A total of 45 dedicated parishioners from the Church of St Mochanog in Kilmacanogue were among those who traveled to Phoenix Park last Sunday, celebrated for Mass by His Holiness Pope Francis.
People of all ages joined for the pilgrimage to the Dublin park, almost 40 years ago that Pope John Paul II said the Mass in the same place.
& # 39; The day was very beautiful, & # 39; said Celia Flynn, one of the organizers. She said that everyone who had gone really wanted to go and really enjoyed the experience.
& # 39; It was a bit like a pilgrimage with so much walking, but we did not mind, & # 39; said Celia. She said that a large number of children came to them during the day, including two who had communion this year. She added that Phil Kenna in Enniskerry had helped organize the bus for Enniskerry and Kilmacanogue, along with Fr Larry Behan of St. Fergal's parish in Bray. The groups stayed together today.
Celia said that the Mass was sweet and very special and memorable for people of faith.
& # 39; We had a good place. We could see the altar. Pope Francis spoke very well about current events.
He used Gaeilge and he spoke in Italian. & # 39; When the mass lasted almost two hours, the group members did not feel that it took so long.
Wicklow People
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