ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE to the GRAVE of SAINT JOHN KEMBLE

This year’s PILGRIMAGE takes place on Sunday 21st AUGUST 2022

10.15a.m.     Monmouth to Welsh Newton

Pilgrims set off to walk to Welsh Newton from St Mary’s Church, Monmouth after 9.15 a.m. Mass.

Everybody welcome – bring a packed lunch.

3.00p.m.       Welsh Newton

We meet for Rosary, Readings and Prayers at St. John Kemble’s Grave in the Churchyard at Welsh Newton.

4.15p.m.       Monmouth

Benediction follows in St Mary’s Church, and afterwards tea will be served in the garden, and produce sold. 

People have prayed at St. John Kemble’s Grave from the time of his martyrdom in 1679 to the present day

The Annual Pilgrimage is a blessing for the Parish and all who come.

All enquiries to:

The Pilgrimage Secretary: Mrs M Walsh,  phone 01600 713316