Pilgrims of Hope’ – National Novena to Our Lady of Knock 2025 We warmly welcome you to join us at Knock Shrine for this special time of grace, reflect ion, and renewal from 13th to 21st August.  Ceremonies will take place in the Basilica at 3pm and 8pm over the course of the nine days with guest speakers present during each ceremony. Each evening, we will  hold a candlelight procession, a traditional feature of the Novena at Knock, which takes place following the 8pm ceremony (weather permitting). Family Day takes place on Sunday, August 17th from 11am to 3pm in the Shrine gardens. There will be a range of outdoor activities taking place on the green (weather permitting) and marquees with indoor workshops, games and more. Family Day is a lovely opportunity for families to get together and enjoy a fun day out at Knock Shrine. All events and activities are free of charge. Thursday, August 21st is the anniversary of the Apparition. This is always a very special day here at Knock Shrine for our parishioners and pilgrims as we gather to celebrate the evening of Thursday, August 21st 1879, when Our Lady appeared at the gable wall of the Parish Church, accompanied by St. Joseph and St. John the Evangelist. Central to the Apparition was the appearance of the Lamb on the altar, unique to the Knock Apparition. Highlights of the evening will include the Witness Walk, when we follow in the footsteps of the villagers , as they made their way from their homesteads to the Parish Church on that wet August evening in 1879.Full programme of guest speakers and workshops for 2025 to follow Meath Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock Sunday 10th August: 2 pm Rosary; 2.30 pm Anointing of the Sick at the Basilica; 3 pm Concelebrated Mass followed by Benediction and Rosary Procession.