Wednesday, 8 March 2017

A ST PATRICK'S DAY FACT FROM OUR PARISH

In 1871, St Patrick’s Day was just as important as it is today – but in a very different way!  In preparation for the great Saint’s Day, a special Novena began in St Patrick’s Parish on 8th March.  For the next nine days the Rosary, a Sermon and Benediction took place in the chapel and the parishioners attended in great numbers.  

Yep, it was definitely different from today! However, I am certain that when the big  day, 17th March, finally arrived, our Patron Saint was well celebrated!

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