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HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE The Catholic Chaplaincy at Queen’s University Belfast will lead a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land for alumni and friends.* Departing 9 February 2024 for 8 nights with half-board accommodation in 4 star hotels in Jerusalem and Nazareth, this promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime trip. The Pilgrimage’s Spiritual Director will be Queen’s Chaplain, Fr Dominic McGrattan, with music and song provided by the Chaplaincy’s Director of Sacred Music, celebrated soprano, Marcella Walsh. In addition to a rich itinerary which includes visits to the principal sacred sites, we will also visit the Holy Family Maternity Hospital in Bethlehem and the Latin Patriarchate in Jerusalem. If you would like to know more information including price, itinerary and how to book, please email Chaplaincy Director, Shannon Campbell, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGES 17 May ‒ 22 May 2023. The cost is £750.00. This includes general insurance cover (to include Covid 19), transport to/from airports, full board accommodation, a programme of ceremonies in Lourdes, assistance of travel agent representatives in Lourdes. (Further details available on booking form.) Unfortunately, due to the pandemic we will not be using the hospital accommodation (Accueil) in Lourdes and will therefore be unable to support an assisted section in 2023. This means we will not have support from doctors, nurses, and volunteers as we had pre pandemic. There is only 1 aircraft (189 seats), and bookings will be accepted on first come basis. This means a properly completed booking form and deposit (£150) (non-refundable) must be submitted to secure booking. If you are interested in travelling to Lourdes as a pilgrim on 17th – 22nd May 2023, please contact Sean Gorman Tel: 028 3026 3739. KNOCK PILGRIMAGE The Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on Saturday 3rd June 2023. Anyone wishing to attend please leave their name and contact details in the Parish office. Further details available in the coming weeks. FATIMA PILGRIMAGE 2023 Led by Most Rev. Eamon Martin, Archbishop of Armagh 20 JULY 2023 7 nights £799 per person* Direct return flights from Dublin to Lisbon (20kg bags included) Return airport transfers in Fatima » 7 nights Hotel Avenida » Full Board: breakfast, lunch & dinner each day. Full religious programme. For information, please contact: Joe McLaughlin 07711808207 All bookings through Joe Walsh Tours 0808 1890468 or 01-2410800 |