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SPIRITUAL JOURNEY TO IRELAND……
 

   Forty-one pilgrims braved a somewhat rainy ten days traveling through beautiful Ireland from June 21 to July 1.  Their spiritual and cultural journey introduced all to the depth of Catholic Ireland allowing them to participate in the celebration of Masses in some of the most beautiful churches of Ireland. The Shrine of Our Lady of Knock and the  magnificent St. Patrick's Cathedral in Armagh in Northern Ireland were among the highlights of the tour which also allowed the group to visit many historical sites while experiencing the wonderful hospitality of the Irish people.
 

Pilgrims visit the cross erected at the site of the visit of Pope John Paul II in Dublin's Phoenix Park.


Fr. Malcolm MacLeod offers Sunday Mass in the Chapel of Our Lady of Knock.
 

   Mass was offered each day by Fr. Malcolm MacLeod, M.SS.CC with special mention of the intentions of the friends and benefactors of the congregation.
   The first pilgrimage sponsored by the Missionaries was in 2002 to Italy which included the beatification ceremony for the Founder, Blessed Gaetano Errico.  After the success of this second endeavor, a yearly pilgrimage program is being planned.