Lourdes pilgrimage

This year’s Ferns Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place between May 11 and 16.

The five-night trip will be led by Bishop Denis Brennan along with pilgrimage director Fr Matt Boggan and spiritual director Fr Brian Broaders.

Applications for the invalid section are now available from the parish office and the closing date for submission of completed applications is March 1.

Booking arrangements for able-bodied pilgrims is through direct application to Joe Walsh Pilgrim Tours, who can be contacted through 01 2410802.

A booking form can also be obtained from the parish office which can then be posted in.

People who book online through joewalshtours.ie can avail of a €10 discount per person.

Further details can be obtained from Susan O’Mahoney in the tour company of 01 2410802 or from Fr Boggan in Gorey at 053 9421117.