Holywell Pilgrimage

Kevin Jones reports from North Wales

Sunday, 7 July saw the annual LMS National Pilgrimage take place to Holywell in Flintshire. A Votive High Mass in honour of St Winefride was offered by celebrant, Father Gribben for the repose of the soul of Edmund Waddelove, who instigated this pilgrimage 30 years ago. He would have been 100 years old this year and now enjoys his eternal rest.

Canon Tanner ICKSP was deacon and Father Riley subdeacon.

The ordinary was polyphonic and was sung by a small choir under the direction of Anthony Dickinson. The chosen setting was Missa Aeterna Christi Munera – Palestrina. With motets at the Offertory ( Diffusa est gratia – Nanino) and Communion ( Ave verum - Mozart).

Gregorian Chant was provided by the Sisters Adorers of the Royal Heart of Jesus. One of the Sisters is a violinist and the beautiful use of the violin was well received. Master of Ceremonies was Mr Phillip G. Russell. I am very grateful to all those who assisted at this Mass.

All photos by Michael Durnan.

Deacon Canon Scott Tanner, sings the Holy Gospel

Father Gribben blesses the faithful with the relic

The Communion of the Faithful

The Sacred Ministers and Servers leave following the Final Gospel

Celebrant Father Gribben

The clergy, servers and pilgrims say the Rosary en route to the Well