Holy Mass: Celebrated daily at St Mary’s RC Church. Group pilgrimages may request additional Masses in advance.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Regularly held at the church and shrine, especially on Fridays and Saturdays.

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Available on request. Many pilgrims find Ladyewell a place to return to the healing grace of Confession.

Personal Devotion

Holy Rosary: Recited by many pilgrims while processing to the shrine or in private prayer. Rosaries are available at the piety shop.

Stations of the Cross: Outdoor Stations are set within a quiet wooded path behind the English Martyrs Chapel, perfect for prayerful reflection.

Holy Water: Drawn from the sacred well and available for pilgrims to take home.

Candles and Petitions: Candles may be lit in designated chapels or at the outdoor stands. You may leave prayer petitions in our intention book.

Shrine Facilities

Shrine Chapel & Prayer Room: Open for quiet prayer and Adoration.

The Reliquary: Venerate relics of English Martyrs and St Thomas Becket.

Piety Shop & Library: Books, rosaries, holy cards, and devotional items are available to support your spiritual growth.

Prayer to Our Lady of Fernyhalgh

O Mary, Queen of Martyrs and gentle Mother,you have heard the cries of your children at Ladyewell for centuries. Pray for us, that we may be faithful to Christ and courageous in love. May we walk in peace and joy, confident in your maternal care. Amen.

Prayer before a Pilgrimage

Lord Jesus, as I set out on pilgrimage,prepare my heart to encounter you anew. Through the intercession of Our Lady and the English Martyrs, may this journey strengthen my faith, renew my spirit,and bring me ever closer to your Sacred Heart. Amen.