Name
National Shrine of St Jude
Address
34 Tanner Street
Contact Email
Contact Telephone
01795 539214
Website
Description
Back in 1955, Carmelite friar, Fr. Elias Lynch, founded the Shrine for two reasons: first, because he was responding to the needs of the post-war generation who were looking for hope, and secondly because the Carmelite charism is so deeply rooted in the Word of God. It is therefore fitting that there is a place dedicated to Saint Jude – the Apostle of Hope. Both of Fr. Lynch’s initial reasons are still realities in 2024, and pilgrims find the Shrine to be a place of prayer, peace, and hope. Over the years, it has been called “a jewel” and also “a common meeting ground between Anglicans and Catholics”. All are welcome.
