Knock Announces Details of National Novena

This year’s theme, “Sheltered in God’s Love,” marks the 50th anniversary of the opening of Knock Basilica and reflects its continuing role as a place of faith, hope and community for all who visit this sacred place.

Ceremonies will take place in the Basilica at 3pm and 8pm over the course of the nine days with guest speakers present during each ceremony. Each evening, we will hold a candlelight procession, a traditional feature of the Novena at Knock, which takes place following the 8pm ceremony (weather permitting).

GUEST SPEAKERS
Thursday August 13th
Mary Kennedy “Faith in full view” (3pm & 8pm)

Friday, August 14th
Aidan Gallagher, Cenacolo Community, Knock “From Addiction to Healing” (3pm & 8pm)

Saturday, August 15th
Bishop Niall Coll, Diocese of Raphoe “Our Lady: A Quiet Shelter of God’s Love” (3pm)
Niamh McCann ‘Beyond the rainbow’ (8pm)

Sunday, August 16th : Family Day
Bishop Kevin Doran, Bishop of Elphin and Achonry Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage (3pm)
Sandra Cullen ‘Faith in the Era of AI’ (8pm)

Monday, August 17th
Sheila Murphy ‘From Mass to Meadow: Living Our Faith Outdoors’ (3pm & 8pm)

Tuesday, August 18th
Mario Nunis ‘Faith in My Pocket’ (3pm & 8pm)

Wednesday, August 19th
David Wells ‘Enjoy your life – Make it happen’ (3pm & 8pm)

Thursday, August 20th
Deacon Mark Paine ‘A church for everyone’ (3pm & 8pm)

Friday, August 21st : Anniversary of the Knock Apparition
Fr Paul Murphy, Irish Defence Forces Chaplain ‘The Healing Power of Love’ (3pm)
Fr Richard Gibbons, PP ‘Knock and still they come’ (8pm)