Visit of the Relics of St Bernadette to Westminster Cathedral

3rd September 2022 to 5th September 2022
Westminster Cathedral

THIS IS AN EXTERNAL EVENT

For the first time in history the relics of St Bernadette will be touring England.

This very special once in a lifetime event will provide an opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to experience the gifts and charisms of Lourdes, in a church or cathedral near you. The parish is invited to visit Westminster Cathedral for this special event on the weekend of 3-5 September.

The veneration of the relics will start on Saturday 3 September at 1pm and will last all through the two days and nights until Monday 5 September at 6am.  There is no need for advance booking. Visitors are invited to come at a time suitable for them and join the queue on the Piazza for entry via the West Doors. Be advised that at peak times, especially before or after liturgies, we expect long queues. Wheelchair access will be available at all times without the need for queuing.

Entry for Masses and Liturgies will be via the side door of the Cathedral on Ambrosden Avenue. Please be aware that those who, apart from the veneration of the relics would like to participate also in the Mass may, when full capacity of the Cathedral is reached, not be able to do so, as that part of the Cathedral will have to be closed.

The Service of Anointing of the Sick will take place on Saturday 3 September at 2.30pm.  This is the only liturgical event to which admission will be by ticket only. In due course tickets will be sent to the parish so that the Parish Priest can distribute them to those parishioners in need of the Sacrament.  Please note that there will be only 50 places available for wheelchairs and these will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.

Visit the Westminster Cathedral website for the most up-to-date information and download the flyer for precise timings for the weekend.

We hope and pray that through the intercession of St Bernadette many graces will be given to all who come and venerate her relics, including healing, conversion and the wonderful discovery of vocation.  Come and experience the miracle of Lourdes!

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