The Relics of St. Bernadette will visit the Cathedral of the Assumption, Carlow on Monday 7th October. The Relics will be received by Bishop Denis at the 10am Mass.

A water ritual, with water from the Grotto, is scheduled for 12 noon, Mass for the Sick and the Sacrament of the Sick will be celebrated at 3pm.

The visit of the Relics will conclude with a torch light procession at 8pm.

The torch light procession will commence at both Holy Family Church, Askea and St. Claire’s Church, Graiguecullen.

The Relics may be visited throughout the day in the Cathedral, which will remain open on the evening until 10pm, the visit of the relics concluding with a prayer of thanksgiving.

The relics will visit the Church of Ss Peter and Paul, Portlaoise on Tuesday 8th October.