Province 10 supports Lancaster Diocesan Pilgrimage

Inspired by the words of GB National President Peter Rogers at the Bristol Conference, a merry band of pilgrims from around Province 10 recently joined the Pilgrimage to the shrine of Our Lady of Fernyhalgh at Ladyewell. We were delighted that Peter and Joan Rogers were able to join us as we processed from St Mary's Church to the shrine at Ladyewell.

                                           

Being Catenians, we did our bit to help and support the event.

John Lord of Preston and District Circle (back to camera) holds the thurible, whilst the canopy covering the Monstrance containing the Blessed Sacrament, carried by Bishop Michael, is held by Robert Thompson, Mike Finley, Mike O'Malley and Peter Western. The Catenian banner is carried by Andrew Wygladala of South Ribble Circle. David Pope of Lytham Circle and Ted Donnelly of Longridge Circle helped carry the statue of Our Lady.



Bishop Michael's own words sum up the occasion -
"We are here on pilgrimage at Ladyewell today to meet the Lord and drink from that living water he wants to give us. We come to him as a diocesan family in prayer and worship to find rest and renewed energy on life’s journey. He waits to listen to us as we tell him our particular story and our need of his divine grace and help."

This was a truly wonderful occasion, at which Brothers from around Province came together to help and support the work of the Church. For more photos etc, go the Lancaster Diocesan Bishop's Blog at http://www.lancasterdiocese.org.uk/our-bishop/bishops-blog/