Join the Pilgrimage of Hope final celebrations in Nottingham!
Join the Welcoming Liturgy and concluding Solemn Mass
Whether you walk or not, come to the Cathedral on 13th September and enjoy a fitting celebration of the Jubilee Year. Meet pilgrims who arrive throughout the afternoon from 3.00 p.m. The Cathedral will be hosting Heritage Open Days with tours, a mini-pilgrimage of the building, and CAFOD’s Jubilee Icon on display. At 5.00 p.m. join Bishop Patrick in a welcoming liturgy to give thanks for the safe arrival of those who have travelled far.
Having spent two weeks walking from different corners England and Wales, the four groups of pilgrims will have completed their ‘Sign of the Cross’ over the country. The Pilgrimage will culminate at 11.15 a.m. on Sunday 14 September with Solemn Mass in the Cathedral for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Refreshments are available afterwards in the Cathedral Hall. All are welcome.
The Welcoming Liturgy and concluding Mass will be livestreamed here.
Join the celebration ceildh and Irish music evening
In the evening of Saturday 13th September you are warmly invited to a celebration Ceilidh in the Cathedral Hall. Mancunian Irish folk trio ‘Ride On’ provide the music, with a traditional ceilidh called by Leicester parishioner David Mottram. Doors open at 7.00 p.m., and the event closes at 9.30 p.m. Tickets, including a ploughman’s supper, are £10 and available from the Cathedral Office: please let us know any dietary requirements. Book early to avoid disappointment!
Please email the Cathedral office and pay £10 per ticket by cash, or online to sort code 30-96-18 and account number 01647189.
