Community walk and prayer service planned for Pilgrimage for Peace in Mayo
The event will combine prayer, heritage and reflection at Straide Abbey this month
St.Joseph’s Family of Parishes is inviting parishioners, local residents and visitors to take part in a Pilgrimage for Peace on Sunday, June 28, beginning at 2pm at Straide Church in Co. Mayo.
The afternoon gathering will bring people together for a local pilgrimage walk followed by a Prayer Service for Peace in the historic setting of Straide Abbey, offering participants a chance to reflect, pray and connect in a shared spirit of community.
Organisers say the event is intended to promote peace, friendship and hope across all ages and backgrounds, while also celebrating the rich heritage of the Straide area.
As part of the programme, attendees will be invited to learn more about Straide Abbey and its strong historical links to Michael Davitt, one of Ireland’s most influential figures.
Following the pilgrimage and prayer service, refreshments will be served in Straide Community Centre, providing an opportunity for informal gathering and fellowship.
A spokesperson for the organisers said the event offers “an opportunity to connect with one another, celebrate our local heritage and strengthen the bonds that unite us.”
The Pilgrimage for Peace is organised by St. Joseph’s Family of Parishes, which includes Bohola, Killasser, Kiltimagh, Straide and Swinford. The group says the initiative reflects its ongoing commitment to building vibrant and welcoming communities rooted in faith, support and shared pastoral care.