Day 15: Celebration Day in Blackburn

Our celebration day starts relatively early with Morning Prayer and Holy Communion at Blackburn Cathedral, then a chance to explore before our Celebration Lunch. For those who wish, there's a vigil Mass at Sacred Heart at 6:15.

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Map of key locations in Blackburn Aidan Simons

Bridge over the River Darwen, Blackburn, early morning. Aidan Simons

St. Luke with St. Philip, Blackburn

Early start...on our last day in Blackburn we were interrupted by a fire alarm (someone burnt the toast!) and we had to evacuate. veronique garnier-clair

Bad hair day veronique garnier-clair

Waiting to be allowed back into St Luke's to finish ablutions and breakfast. veronique garnier-clair

Heading into town for our morning service at Blackburn Cathedral - no arrows today Aidan Simons

Washing Up Assistant at work Claire Glover

Blackburn Cathedral

The rich colours of the glass on the lantern tower Aidan Simons

Blackburn Cathedral Susan Adilz

Blackburn Cathedral Susan Adilz

Our arrival service in the Jesus Chapel behind the high altar in Blackburn Cathedral John Chenery

Our tour starts outside the door of the cathedral John Chenery

Our tour starts outside the door of the cathedral John Chenery

Sculpture over south door, Blackburn Cathedral, like that over the west door, made by a German prisoner of war. Aidan Simons

Anne and Norbert admire the sculpture at the back of Blackburn cathedral Michael McCabe

Sculpture of Jesus in the boat, Blackburn Cathedral, recognises the Lancashire cotton industry (weaving threads) Aidan Simons

Inside the cathedral John Chenery

Crown of Thorns, Blackburn Cathedral Aidan Simons

African Madonna, Blackburn Cathedral Aidan Simons

The mediaeval Pax, Blackburn cathedral Aidan Simons

Fenland Great Oak Table Aidan Simons

The longest table I've ever seen made of rare Fenland Black Oak. The table is on a tour of cathdedrals and is currently at Blackburn. Louise

Blackburn Cathedral John Chenery

St. Luke with St. Philip

Window above my bed in St Luke's Aidan Simons

Festive celebration! Chris and Claire looked after us beautifully veronique garnier-clair

Celebration! veronique garnier-clair

Our melon starter brings a smile... veronique garnier-clair

Festive lunch prepared by Chris and Claire veronique garnier-clair

Celebration lunch, St Luke's, Blackburn Susan Adilz

Celebration lunch, St Luke's, Blackburn Susan Adilz

Celebration lunch, St Luke's, Blackburn Susan Adilz

Claire's banofee pie! veronique garnier-clair

Gary's final briefing of this year's Pilgrimage Claire Glover

St Luke with St Philip church John Chenery

Sacred Heart Church, Blackburn

The walk to the Catholic church for Vigil Mass was up a very big hill! John Chenery

Close up of St Luke with St Philip and Ewood Park, the home of Blackburn Rovers John Chenery

RETURN: St. Luke with St. Philip