The Diocese of London has a Shrine dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary. This is situated at Merlin, behind St. Patrick's Church. It has a wooded area at the back with a Rosary Trail, a Saints' Trail, Stations of the Cross trail, and an approved Apparitions trail. This Marian Shrine at St. Patrick's Church, has been designated as a Pilgrimage Church for the Great Jubilee. A Plenary Indulgence can be gained with a visit and the completion of the conditions for the indulgence.
Put on your armour against Satan. With Rosaries in your hands you will conquer.

Yearly Pilgrimage - July 2, 13, 16. August 13 to 22.
Holy Mass at 11:00 a.m.
Prayers for the Sick
Lunch [bring box lunch - no concessions at the Shrine]
Rosary Procession with the Satue of The Blessed Virgin
Benediction
Ends around 3:00 p.m.
For Information contact Father Francis Jeyaseelen, director of the Shrine (519-689-7760).

The Congregation of the Rosarians are now the resident Priests at St Patrick's Church in Merlin where the Shrine is located. They came to the Diocese of London from Sri Lanka in July 2010. They are part of an order with congregations in Sri Lanka and India. The three priests who came to Merlin are: Fathers Francis Jeyaceelen, Alulthas [John] Marayanaya, and Anthony Kamalathasan.

To watch a Video of a Mass at the Shrine courtesy of Bob Gevaert CLICK HERE - Father Chris Gevaert and Father Francis Jeyaceelen concelabrating

To see an official Shrine website click here
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