“I have a great love for St Joseph, because he is a man of silence and strength. On my table I have an image of St Joseph sleeping. Even when he is asleep, he is taking care of the church! Yes! We know that he can do that. So, when

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The Catholic National Shrine is delighted to be hosting an exceptional exhibition of Marian artefacts from the Peter Sibley Collection on the High Street in Walsingham. Come and see. Admission is FREE!

The Shrine’s 26 bed retreat centre, Dowry House, is a historic medieval building in the heart of Walsingham. With its own chapel, cloistered garden, conference room, two libraries and exceptional collection of Marian books it welcomes pilgrims looking for a time of retreat, formation, silence and prayer. The Community Read more

The Shrine’s 115 bed pilgrim hostel, Elmham House, is undergoing a major redevelopment in January and February 2019 which will massively enhance the resident pilgrim experience. Works include the opening up of the ground floor into an open plan dining room, lounge area and bar, upgrading a number of standard Read more

This is an exciting year for us as the Shrine’s Dowry Tour Exhibition sponsored by the Guild of Our Lady of Ransom continues to make its way around all of England’s dioceses.

To find out when it will come to a cathedral near you visit the Tour website www.dowrytour.org.uk Read more

"Do not be afraid. Listen, I bring you news of great joy, a joy to be shared by the whole people.
Today in the town of David a saviour has been born to you." (Luke 2, 10-11)

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Was the ancient statue of Our Lady burnt at Chelsea or did it survive?

In a short interview with the Catholic Initiative Mgr John Armitage shares the history of Walsingham. Rector of the Catholic National Shrine walks through the 500 years of the Shrine bringing us up to its Read more

Why not come to Walsingham this Advent?

Come for the Gaudete Sunday weekend and take advantage of our special offer, which includes two nights accommodation and all meals, starting from £85.95 per person. Contact us on 01328 820217 to book your stay.

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