The St Bernadette Relic Pilgrimage to Ireland has been organised by the United Irish Pilgrimages to Lourdes (UIPL) Association in cooperation with The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes. We wish to thank those who have assisted in making the pilgrimage possible.
Lourdes Sanctuary
Our thanks to Fr Michel Daubanes, the Rector of the Sanctuary, and Fr Emmanuel Mvomo, Pauline Broqué and Charles Biondi of the Sanctuary Pastoral Development Team. Also, to the Communications Team of the Sanctuary.
Donnelly Group
The vehicle used to transport the Relics across Ireland has been generously provided by the Donnelly Group. Our sincere thanks to Roisin and all at Donnelly Group for their kind support and cooperation
Joe Walsh Tours
Thank you to David Walsh for his generous donation towards the Relics Pilgrimage Fund. Also our thanks to JWT for agreeing arrange transportation of the relics and other materials to Ireland on pilgrimage flights, and to Fionnuala and Caroline in Lourdes for their help with this.
Allianz Ireland, HA Leslie & Co
Thank you to Allianz Ireland, who provided vehicle insurance. Our thanks also to Mr Stephen McAnee of HA Leslie & Co, insurance brokers who worked to secure this insurance
Alba Star Airlines
AlbaStar Airlines who have transported the Relics from Lourdes to Knock.
Oblates of Mary Immaculate
Thank you to the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, and in particular Rebecca Roughneen and the Communications team for facilitating the development of the website and digital communications.
The Donnelly Group hand over the sponsored van to UIPL for the transportation of the the relics of St Bernadette, which will journey on pilgrimage to Ireland for the very first time, visiting every diocese in the country.
Brian Armitage on the left accepting the keys of the van on behalf of UIPL from Cathal Skeffington representing the Donnelly Group.
Thank you to…
… the Irish Bishops for their support for this venture, especially Bishop Kevin Doran, Honorary President of The United Irish Pilgrimages to Lourdes Association.
… the Clergy and Staff of the cathedrals and churches who are hosting the relics.
… the Pilgrimage Directors and Volunteers who have supported and assisted in the planning and realisation of the Relic Pilgrimages
… the team of volunteer drivers who will transport the Relics across Ireland, and to Brian Armitage (Clogher Diocese) who coordinated the transport arrangements.
… the Dioceses and Religious Orders who have contributed towards the Relic Pilgrimage Fund
… the members of the Relic Pilgrimage Steering Group of UIPL.
