Courtney McGrailBishop Denis Nulty of Kildare & Leighlin and Bishop Michael Burrows, CofI Bishop of Cashel, Waterford, Lismore, Ferns, Ossory and Leighlin will lead a historic joint diocesan pilgrimage in June from Co. Carlow to Echternach, Luxembourg in honour of St Willibrord.
St Willibrord was ordained in Co. Carlow in the 7th Century and is patron saint of Luxembourg.
In late Spring Carlow County Museum will open an exhibition about St Willibrord and his enormous impact on the continent.
On the Tuesday after Pentecost Sunday, June 6, there will be the UNESCO World Heritage Status annual ‘hopping procession’ in his honour in Echternach.
This procession sees upwards of 30,000 people descend on the town to honour their patron saint.
Bishop Nulty and Bishop Burrows will lead the historic pilgrimage from Sunday, June 4 to Wednesday, June 7.
For bookings and itinerary contact Tully’s Travel Agents, Carlow Town, on 059-9136100 by early March or see www.tullystravel.ie