Prisoners venerate St. Thérèse’s relics; 100,000 pilgrims expected at cathedral

October 13, 2009

Prisoners at Wormwood Scrubs Prison in West London venerated the relics of St. Thérèse of Lisieux for a few hours before the relics were conveyed to Westminster Cathedral, where 100,000 pilgrims are expected over the next three days. An estimated 172,900 pilgrims have venerated the saint’s in two dozen locations since they arrived in England and Wales on September 16.

 

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Further information:

• Relics of St Therese of Lisieux arrive at Westminster Cathedral (Daily Telegraph)
• The Relics of St. Thérèse at Westminster Cathedral (Diocese of Westminster)
• Saint Thérèse relics blog