Capuchin Friars officially welcomed to Knock

This weekend the Capuchin Friars were officially welcomed to Knock by Fr Richard Gibbons, Rector of the Shrine, on behalf of Archbishop Francis Duffy.

This weekend pilgrims from all over Ireland travelled to Knock for the annual Padre Pio Retreat and Pilgrimage, filling the Basilica while crowds queued outside St John’s Rest Centre to receive a blessing with the glove of St Pio. Many congratulations to all involved in making this such a very special weekend.

We wish our Brothers in Knock every blessing.