23 Jan 2012
At the 90th Birthday Celebration following the Diocesan Conference the Bishop of Monmouth, the Right Reverend Dominic Walker, said that we need to give thanks for the past but also look ahead to the future. He has therefore declared 2012 to be the Year of the Pilgrimage.
Since opening in 2008, the Tithe Barn has welcomed pilgrims from all over the world who have come to explore the history and heritage of St Mary’s Priory and to enjoy the hospitality we have to offer in the Tithe Barn Foodhall. The age-old practice of pilgrimage is more popular today than it has been for centuries. At a time when the Church – indeed, Christianity itself – seems increasingly exiled and estranged from our culture, more and more people are treading the ancient pilgrim routes, whether they are committed Christians, spiritual seekers or simply curious. And the renewal and refreshment of faith that they find on their journey often outweighs what happens in many churches.
The Bishop has recommended the book Pilgrimage by Andrew Jones, Archdeacon of Meirionydd. For more information about this book and to pre-order a copy, please click here.
If you are thinking about planning your own pilgrimage to St Mary's Priory we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Fr Mark Soady or Tithe Barn Manager, Richard Morgan, for more information or visit either the Tithe Barn or St Mary's Priory blog.
We welcome your comments about your own pilgrimage experience and would encourage you to share them on Twitter using the hash tag #2012Pilgimage.
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