By Rebecca Crockett ONE of the main organisers of last weekend’s visit of the relics of St Bernadette to St. Eunan’s Cathedral has thanked everyone who played their part in what was a memorable and historic weekend for the dioceses. Large crowds of people visited the cathedral over Friday, Saturday and Sunday with many traveling […]
Large crowds expected as St Eunan’s Cathedral hosts relic of St Bernadette
By Rebecca Crockett LARGE crowds are expected to visit St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny this weekend as the Diocese of Raphoe hosts the visit of the holy relic of St. Bernadette of Lourdes. The organisers of this weekend’s celebrations have again called for people to volunteer over the three days as the preparations for the […]
Special award for Lourdes volunteer, Paschal Blake
A LETTERKENNY man who has served the pilgrims of Lourdes for more than 30 years has been awarded the Medal of the Hospitality of Notre Dame de Lourdes. Paschal Blake, a former nurse, travels to the shrine every year and uses his nursing skills to care for pilgrims that are in need of his services. […]