In 1904 Breton monks, in exile near Cardigan, revived the devotion, giving the title Our Lady of Cardigan to their abbey church and also to the little church they opened in town in 1912. They left in 1916, and another generation passed before the name was heard again.
In 1952 Martin Gillett, who later was to found the Ecumenical Society of the Blessed Virgin Mary, told Bishop Petit that Cardigan had once possessed a famous shrine. The Bishop instantly decided to restore it. In 1956 a new statue was blessed by Cardinal Griffin in Westminster Cathedral and then taken to every parish in the diocese of Menevia before arriving in Cardigan. On 27 May 1956, a great concourse from all parts of Britain bore it to the little church of Our Lady of Sorrows. On 23 July 1970 Bishops Petit and Fox consecrated the new church of Our Lady of the Taper, named after the shrine. Three days later pilgrims transferred the statue there.
Pilgrimage Groups Visiting the Shrine during 2010
All are welcome to the special Pilgrimage celebrations,
details of programmes will be published nearer to the time.
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August 14th |
St. David's Walking Pilgrimage |
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TBA |
Society of St. Vincent de Paul |
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TBA |
LIFE Pilgrimage |
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October 9th |
Cylch Catholig |
This anniversary year will include a day of celebration on
Sunday July 25th to mark the 40th Anniversary
The provisional programme is:
Parish Sung Mass 10.30am
Parish BBQ Lunch and Celebration
Open Invitation to Strawberry Tea
Ecumenical Songs of Praise
Anniversary
Why not make a pilgrimage to Our Lady of the Taper in this special anniversary year?
A warm welcome is offered to individuals or parish groups, please contact Father Jason for more information.
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