This year, as we find ourselves in unique and challenging times, pilgrimage Masses will be broadcast online from Knock Basilica each Sunday at 3pm. Each weekend, there will be a special welcome for the pilgrimage groups that traditionally travel to our National Marian Shrine for their own celebrations.
Beginning on Sunday, April 26th, Knock Shrine welcomes all who live in the Archdiocese of Dublin, along with lay people and religious who are members of Cumann na Sagart, to participate in a virtual pilgrimage to Knock Shrine. Pilgrims are welcome to join the afternoon ceremonies from their homes. The schedule for the afternoon will include Rosary at 2.30pm, followed by Mass and Benediction at 3pm. The celebrant will be Fr. Richard Gibbons, PP, Rector at Knock Shrine.
In advance of the day, pilgrims may place their petitions online on the Knock Shrine website and these will be placed on the altar for the Mass. Many pilgrims light candles for loved ones and their intentions during their visit to Knock Shrine and this service is also available online. A candle will be lit at the outdoor candelabra for each request received.
Daily Masses continue to be broadcast on the Knock Shrine website and Facebook page at 12 Noon and 7.30pm, with Rosary at 7pm. Sunday Mass is broadcast at 12 noon, Rosary at 2.30pm and Mass at 3pm.