HISTORIC ANNOUNCEMENT: ST. THÉRÈSE OF LISIEUX RELIC TO TRAVEL TO KNOCK
For the first time in history, the major Carfin relic of St. Thérèse of Lisieux will journey from Scotland to Ireland.
Sunday, 13th July 2025
Knock Shrine, County Mayo
This cherished relic — the heel bone of the Little Flower — was a personal gift from the Carmelite Sisters of Lisieux to Canon Thomas Taylor, founder of Carfin Grotto and tireless apostle of St. Thérèse.
This sacred occasion marks a profound moment of spiritual unity between Carfin Grotto and Knock Shrine, and between Scotland and Ireland, in honour of one of the Church’s most beloved saints.
Join us in prayer and pilgrimage as we honour St. Thérèse and give thanks for this grace-filled encounter.
“I will spend my heaven doing good upon earth.” – St. Thérèse of Lisieux
Film shown in St John's (REPLAYED AT 11 AM)
Guided walk of Knock Shrine (MEET AT St JOHN'S)
Talk on "St Thérèse and The Holy Face" (@ St JOHN'S)
Free Time (AN OPPORTUNITY TO DO WHAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO SUCH AS MAYBE HAVING PRIVATE PRAYER/CONFESSIONS FOR EXAMPLE)
Announting of the sick
Concelebrated Holy Mass in Basilica (WITH MAIN RELIC'S OF St Thérèse)
***Main Relic's will be moved from Museum to Basilica for the Mass and will then return to Museum***
Rosary Procession & Blessing of the Rose's
Concluding Prayers at St Thérèse statue
Museum Exhibition along with various 1st class Relic's of St Thérèse,one of which is the largest Relic outside of Lisieux that will have been to Ireland for the first time.
Hi,
Sheila and Roísín here,the founding members of St Thérèse International Day at Knock Shrine.
We are raising funds as we hope to mark the 100th Anniversary of the Canonisation of "The Little Flower" in an extra special way.We hope to encourage as many people from all around the world especially those of the Catholic faith to attend.We feel the world needs a renewal of St thérèse's Little way of Love.
Any money contributed will be used to secure the safe International transportation of the Relics of St Thérèse,some of which have not traveled to Ireland before,along with some original items related to her life plus relevent costs of the day.
Any contribution or even just to help create awareness of our fundraiser is greatly appreciated.
Thank you so much
The origin of St Thérèse International Day stems from the friendship of Sheila O'Toole & Róisín O'Toole who both have an incredible devotion to St Thérèse.Their devotion is rooted from 2001 when the relics of St Thérèse first arrived in Ireland from France.Since then Sheila & Roisin have accompanied the St Thérèse relics around Ireland on two occasions (2009 & 2018).
"We believe Saint Thérèse's simple doctrine and her 'Little way of Love' is the guide and hope that every heart in the world needs now"
Sheila & Róisín
Please contact Sheila/Roisin for further information.
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