Agatha, Fr Joe & Fr Phonsie happy that all pilgrims have been checked-in ahead of schedule

Final passengers are helped by brancardiers towards security area.

"After all that work, I think we deserve a cup of tea and a biscuit..."

Head Brancardier meets his team at the plane.

"Dial a decade"...Fr Séamus Houlihan leads a decade of the rosary at 38,000 feet.

Fr Joe, Fr Phonsier and Bishop Michael enjoy some generous leg-room.

Marie & Irene distribute Brigid Claffey's baking!

"I'll have one with jam..."

High Tea at a Low Table.

We wait in joyful hope for the coming of our luggage...

Hospital Pilgrims' luggage is packed on the lorry.

Lily Minnock catches up on friends.

"Avec sel" means with salt...

Young Pilgrims gather for Opening Mass.

Fr Denis Nulty presides at the Mass in honour of St Bernadette.

Nurses, Handmaids and Pilgrims enjoy a quiet (??) cup of tea...

Everyone gone to bed so it's safe to get some quiet time at the Grotto.

Silent night...holy night.

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