Annual Pilgrimage to the Grave of Saint John Kemble

Cathy MacGillivray • June 19, 2026

Sunday 23rd August

Annual Pilgrimage to the Grave of Saint John Kemble

 

This year’s Pilgrimage takes place on Sunday 23rd August 2026

 

10.15a.m.     Monmouth to Welsh Newton

Pilgrims set off to walk to Welsh Newton from

St Mary’s Church, Monmouth after 9.15 a.m. Mass.

Everybody welcome - bring a packed lunch.

 

3.00p.m.      Welsh Newton

We meet for Rosary, Readings and Prayers at

St. John Kemble’s Grave in the Churchyard at Welsh Newton.

 

4.15p.m.       Monmouth

             Benediction follows in St Mary’s Church, and afterwards tea will be served in the garden,

and produce sold.

 

 

People have prayed at St. John Kemble’s Grave from the time of his martyrdom in 1679 to the present day

 

The Annual Pilgrimage is a blessing for the Parish and all who come.

 

All enquiries to: The Pilgrimage Secretary, Mrs M Walsh, phone 07907 616578 

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