See above, and here as a PDF, a poster for this year’s Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock, which takes place on Saturday, April 25. It can be used in your parish and on your website and social media.
2026 Programme
Theme: Baptised and Sent
| 11am | Tea & Coffee available in St John’s Rest & Care Centre as pilgrims arrive | |
| 12 noon | Welcome and introduction to the workshops
Or: Alternative to the workshops: Guided Tour of Knock Museum, 45 minutes, where the story of Knock is told in the context of life in 1879 Ireland from living in the thatched house to working in the forge. At Knock Museum you will gain an understanding of the spiritual and cultural significance of this unique place through artefacts, photographs and personal stories of faith and devotion with Grace Mulqueen, Director, Knock Museum. |
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| 12.05am | Workshops – St John’s Rest & Care Centre | |
| Living your Baptism and your Mission in Life
Presenter: Natalie Doherty, Dublin Diocesan Faith Development Co-ordinator for Youth and Young Adult Ministry |
Baptism and Ministries
Presenter: Saule Cameron, Dublin Diocesan Faith Development Co-ordinator for Adult Faith and Pastoral Councils |
How Confession Renews your Baptism
Presenter: Fr Paul Thornton, Episcopal Vicar |
| 1pm | Pilgrimage Picnic in St John’s with tea and coffee available for a small donation. Pilgrims are asked to bring their own packed lunch or avail of local restaurants and cafes | |
| 1.45pm | Opportunity for Sacrament of Reconciliation, quiet time or to pray the Rosary | |
| 3pm | Pilgrimage Mass including Sacrament of the Sick. Chief Celebrant: Archbishop Dermot Farrell | |
| 4.30pm | Departure | |
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