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The Ossory pilgrims were again honoured to lead the English-speaking Mass at the Chapel of the Apparitions,
Fifty-five pilgrims from across the Diocese of Ossory travelled from Kilkenny to the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal earlier this month as part of the annual Ossory Diocesan Pilgrimage.
The pilgrimage took place from October 8 to 15 and was led by Fr Willie Purcell, who was making his 30th visit to the Marian shrine. He was joined by Fr Roderick Whearty.
During the week, the group took part in a full programme of liturgies, processions, and devotions. Mass was celebrated in several significant locations, including the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, where the three visionaries — St Jacinta, St Francisco, and Sr Lucia — are buried; the Parish Church of Fatima, where they were baptised; and the Capelinha (Chapel of the Apparitions), the site of the apparitions of Our Lady in 1917.
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The Ossory pilgrims were again honoured to lead the English-speaking Mass at the Chapel of the Apparitions, a highlight of the visit for the group.
“It is always a privilege to return to Fatima with pilgrims from Ossory,” said Fr Purcell. “Each visit deepens our faith and reminds us of the message of peace, hope, and prayer that Our Lady shared with the world.”
Bishop Niall Coll sent his blessings to the pilgrims and assured them of his prayers during their time in Fatima. The pilgrimage was organised by Manning Travel / Worldchoice, who coordinated all travel and accommodation arrangements.
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