The Armagh diocesan banner as well as local and national flags are displayed during the opening ceremony of the archdiocese’ 2023 Pilgrimage to Lourdes on Wednesday, May 24. Pilgrims from the Archdiocese of Armagh flocked to Lourdes Marian Shrine for their annual pilgrimage from Wednesday May 24 to Saturday 27. Bishop Michael Router accompanied the pilgrims for their week of prayer and healing at the famous shrine in southwestern France. While heavy rain spoiled the chances for the torchlit procession, it didn’t dampen…
