BACKGROUND
In September and October this year, the relics of St Bernadette will journey on pilgrimage to England, Scotland, and Wales for the very first time. This very special once in a lifetime event will provide an opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to experience the special gifts and charisms of Lourdes, in a church or cathedral near them.
The relics will visit the Archdiocese of Liverpool from 15-20 September, visiting St Mary’s Chorley, Liverpool Anglican Cathedral and Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King.
Below is the schedule of events:
THURSDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2022
St Mary’s Chorley
8.30pm Arrival, welcome ceremony and compline: Fr Francis Marsden
FRIDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2022
St Mary’s Chorley
7.30am Morning prayer: Fr Francis Marsden
9am School Mass: Fr Francis Marsden (Church shut to the public)
10am Church open to the public
11am Rosary and litany to St Bernadette: Michael Hall
12pm Mass: Fr Peter Crowther
2pm Rosary and litany to St Bernadette: Dcn Norman Arrowsmith
3pm Mass: Fr Graeme Dunne VF
5pm Rosary and litany to St Bernadette: members of The Catenians
7pm Mass and candle procession: Archbishop Malcolm McMahon OP
9.45pm Compline: Deacon Norman Arrowsmith
SATURDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2022
St Mary’s Chorley
7.30am Morning prayer: Fr Francis Marsden
8am Mass of farewell: Fr Francis Marsden
9am Departure to Liverpool Anglican Cathedral
Address: St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Mount Pleasant, Chorley, Lancashire
PR7 2SR
Facilities: wheelchair access , loop system and accessible toilets available.
Light refreshments will be available at the nearby parish centre.
Getting here: Parking available on West Street, St Mary’s and Fleet Street car parks. Train station and bus station 10 minutes away on foot.
SATURDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2022
Metropolitan Cathedral
8am Cathedral opens
9am Usual Mass
3.30pm Arrival of St Bernadette Reliquary
Service of Welcome
3- 5pm Confession
5pm Mass in the Cathedral
Short break after Mass for private prayer and reflection.
7.30pm Torchlight procession outside the Cathedral
10pm Cathedral closes.
SUNDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2022
Metropolitan Cathedral
8am Cathedral opens
9am Mass
10am Mass (Crypt Chapel)
11am Solemn Mass: Archbishop Malcolm McMahon OP
3pm Mass with the Anointing of the Sick
7pm Mass
9pm Cathedral closes
MONDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2022
Metropolitan Cathedral
7am Cathedral opens
7.30am Morning Prayer
8am Mass
10am-12pm Confession
12.15pm Mass
2-4pm Confession
5pm-6.30pm Confession
7.00pm Closing Mass in the Cathedral
Rosary and Night Prayer after the Mass.
10pm Cathedral closes
Schools will be very welcome to attend. If any schools would like to attend, please register with Deacon Paul Mannings by emailing: p.mannings@rcaol.org.uk
There will be the opportunity private prayer throughout the day.
Reflections throughout the day at 10am, 11am, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm
TUESDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2022
Metropolitan Cathedral
6.30am Cathedral opens
7am Departure from Cathedral
Service of Departure
Address: Mount Pleasant, Liverpool L3 5TQ
More details about the relics and tour can be found here: St Bernadette Relic Tour 2022
