Archdiocese of Liverpool and the Lourdes centenary year

Early day motion 1454, tabled 11 July 2023 by Conor McGinn (Independent). Signed by 11 members.

This House notes the centenary of the first pilgrimage from the Archdiocese of Liverpool to Lourdes; sends warm good wishes to all those from parishes across the Archdiocese taking part in this year’s 100th anniversary pilgrimage; remembers those hundreds of thousands of faithful who have visited the shrine at Lourdes in devotion to Our Lady and Saint Bernadette over the last century; acknowledges the leadership of the Most Reverend Archbishop Malcolm McMahon and thanks him, the Catholic clergy, religious and laity of the Archdiocese for their faith and witness; and hopes for the continued closeness and co-operation between the Christian Churches in Liverpool and strong relations between all faith communities in the city and region.

Signatures by party: Labour 5, Scottish National Party 2, Alba 1, DUP 1, Independent 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.