Mags Gargan
Last week in a ceremony in the parish centre in Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow Bishop Denis Nulty and CofI Bishop Michael Burrows launched the joint diocesan pilgrimage to Echternach, Luxembourg which will take place in June 2017.
Both bishops will lead the pilgrimage which will partake in the annual ‘Hopping Procession’ in honour of St Willibrord, Patron Saint of Luxembourg.
St Willibrord was trained and ordained in Clonmelsh, Garryhundon, Co. Carlow in the late 7th Century. The century’s old hopping procession, which has received UNESCO World Heritage Status, sees approximately 10,000 people gently hop from one foot to the other through the medieval streets of Echternach. The Parish of Echternach and the St Willibrord Foundation will present Co. Carlow with a relic of St Willibrord next year.
All are welcome to participate in this pilgrimage and join the first known Irish group to partake in the hopping procession. Contact Tully’s Travel Agents, Carlow Town on 059-9136100 or see www.tullystravel.ie
