PILGRIMAGE: CO. TIPPERARY
The Holy Rosary Sisters set out on the 13th of July 2024 on a pilgrimage from Mount St. Annes Portalinghton, the Congregational 16th General Chapter venue to Borrisoleigh in Co. Tipperary Ireland the birthplace of their founder, Bishop Joseph Shanahan.
The Sisters participated in the sacrifice of the Holy Eucharist at the Church of the Sacred Heart and afterwards proceeded to a lovely reception at the parish centre.
The highlights of the day include the visit to the churches in Borrisoleigh and Templederry where Shanahan received sacraments growing up, the presence of two grand nephews of Bishop Shanahan, the visit to the grotto of Shanahan, and viewing the plaque donated by the students of Holy Rosary College Edenvale, South Africa.