Archbishop of Tuam Michael Neary with Archbishop-elect, Bishop Francis Duffy, at the National Memorial Mass at Knock Shrine. Photo: Sinead Mallee

National Memorial Mass at Knock Shrine for those who died due to Covid-19

A National Memorial Mass was celebrated at Knock Shrine yesterday in memory of those who lost their lives during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Maria Casey and Sinead Mallee, Knock. Photo: Geoffrey Carpenter
David Costello from Knock Foroige Club holding a banner representing the Diocese of Derry at the National Memorial Mass. Photo: Sinead Mallee
John Heneghan from Knock holds a banner representing the Diocese Ferns. Photo: Sinead Mallee
Sanctuary of Knock Basilica for the National Memorial Mass. Photo: Sinead Mallee
Eabha Murray and John Heneghan from Knock hold two of the 26 banners representing the Diocese of Ireland. Photo: Sinead Mallee
Young members of Knock parish carrying banners to represent the 26 Diocese of Ireland. Photo: Sinead Mallee
Archbishop-elect Bishop Francis Duffy. Photo: Sinead Mallee
The Byrne family, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford: Deirdre and Pauric with children Mia and Holly. Photo: Sinead Mallee
The Keane family from Sligo. Photo: Sinead Mallee