
The feast of Saints Simon and Jude is celebrated on 28th October. The feast day is the high point of the calendar in Faversham, and hundreds of pilgrims come here in devotion to the Apostle. Although most come from London and the southeast, many others come from across Britain and even from abroad to celebrate this special time with God and with one another, in the company of the Carmelites.
The programme of activities during the feast includes regular celebrations of the Eucharist, blessings
with the oil of St. Jude, and other devotions. During the celebrations
there is a piety stall, a display of Carmelite books, and light
refreshments available.
If you are bringing a group of more than 10 people to Faversham for any
of the feast celebrations, it is very important that you please contact the
Shrine Office in advance so that we have an idea of numbers and can let
you know details for coach parking etc. For details of how to contact
us please
click here.
Other special events at held at the National Shrine at different times of the year.
Feast Celebrations 2016
In 2016 the feast of St. Jude, 28th October, falls on a Friday. There
will be a number of celebrations in Faversham on
the day itself, and the following weekend (29th-30th).