Mass with Anointing of the Sick

The annual Mass for the World Day of the Sick on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes filled the Cathedral and brought together, as does the Shrine at Lourdes itself, the old and the young, the healthy and the infirm. One side of the first block of seats in the nave is removed, to make way for those who come in wheelchairs, whilst the Redcaps gather to take part in the processions and mark the Stations for Anointing and Holy Communion. It is a long afternoon and much work, but rewarding for the blessings sought and received.