The Catholic National Shrine of Walsingham is a self-funded charity and relies on the generosity of the faithful to pay for its operating costs.
As a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic, organised pilgrimages have been cancelled and visitor numbers to Walsingham are massively reduced. Entering 2020 with no general reserves, the Shrine expects to fall heavily into deficit in 2020.
A fully operational Shrine serving the faithful as a place of pilgrimage requires the maintenance of numerous buildings, including the Basilica and Slipper Chapel, Tea Room, Shop, Marian Museum and two Pilgrim Accommodation Centres which are fully staffed.
We are immensely grateful for the generosity of thousands of pilgrims who over the years have offered their time, prayers, left donations and legacies, purchased items in our retail outlets, stayed in our accommodation or supported us in other ways.
In 2020 we are inviting pilgrims to consider making a regular offering or remembering the Shrine in their wills. We are now able to offer direct debit as a method of payment which makes it simpler to administer.
Our short-term target is to find:
If you might be interested in giving in this way, please select the relevant option below.
Other donations are also most welcome and details of particular campaigns which we invite you to consider are listed below. If you’d prefer to send a cheque, please make it payable to the Walsingham Trust and post it to: The Catholic National Shrine, Pilgrim Bureau, Friday Market Place, Walsingham, Norfolk NR22 6EG.
With our thanks and prayers. You are remembered regularly in the offering of Mass at the Shrine.
