Annual Pilgrimage in Honour of St David Lewis
Sunday 30th August
The annual pilgrimage in honour of St David Lewis SJ, known as*“Tad y Tlodion”* (Father of the Poor), will take place on Sunday 30 August 2026.
The pilgrimage begins with
Solemn Evening Prayer and Benediction at 3.00pm at
SS Francis Xavier and David Lewis Church, Porth-y-Carne Street, Usk, NP15 1RZ.
Pilgrims will then walk to the site of St David Lewis's execution before continuing to St Mary's Priory Church, where they will visit the grave of our local saint and martyr. The pilgrimage will conclude with the veneration of the relic.
St David Lewis faithfully served the people of Wales during a time of persecution and ultimately gav
All are warmly invited to take part in this special afternoon of prayer, pilgrimage, and remembrance. Light refreshments will be served in St David Lewis Hall following the devotions.
Lord, we thank you for the gift of Saint David Lewis as our local Saint and Martyr.
He was faithful to Christ even to the point of accepting martyrdom for His sake.
Help us to all we can to promote devotion to him. Increase our own faith
and by his prayers grant us courage to follow his example of love
and the grace of conversion for all who seek the truth.
This we ask in Jesus’ name.
Amen
St David Lewis, pray for us.
St David Lewis, pray for Wales.
