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Saint Thérèse of Lisieux in Lancaster 28th-30th September 2009 |
Lancaster, Morecambe and North Lancashire
Here you can find details of events in your area before September, and of any coaches travelling to the Cathedral during the relics’ visit.
Events in Your Area
An Introduction to Relics Sunday 13th September, from 1:30pm Cathedral Social Centre, Balmoral Road, Lancaster
Relics and Pilgrimage: an introduction, 1:30pm (free) A short history of the life and relics of St Thérèse, 2:30pm (free)
Shortly before her relics arrive in England, these talks explore the use of relics in devotional practice and devotion to the relics of St Thérèse.
More information: contact the Cathedral
Lisieux: a pilgrimage in pictures Tuesday 15th September, 7:30-9pm (free) St Walburge’s Chapel (at the Cathedral), Balmoral Road, Lancaster
On the eve of her relics arriving in England, this session explores the life of St Thérèse using images of her home town; the session will also include pictures of her relics around the world.
More information: contact the Cathedral
Steward/Helper Training Afternoon Saturday 19th September, 2-5pm, Lancaster Cathedral An afternoon training session for anyone involved in helping at the visit (stewards, those providing refreshments etc.) - please contact us in advance if you are interested in helping during the visit.
More information: contact the Cathedral
Blessing of the new St Thérèse Cloister Garden Sunday 27th September, 4:40pm, Lancaster Cathedral Sung Vespers begins at 4:40pm; at the end of Vespers there will be Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament followed by the Litany of St Thérèse and a procession to the new cloister garden dedicated in her honour.
More information: contact the Cathedral
Coaches from Your Area So far we know of planned coaches coming from the following places:
Saints Mary and Michael, Garstang (Monday 28th/Tuesday 29th mid-evening) Call Fr David Elder on 01995 602164 for more information
Plans are also being made for coaches from Morecambe. Contact the parishes: St Mary’s/Good Shepherd: Canon D. Cooper, tel: 01524 410501 St Patick’s/Holy Family: Fr J. Walsh, tel: 01524 410322
Do you know about events/groups in this area? If there is a group coming to the Cathedral from this area or an event taking place here in the run-up to the visit, please let us know. |