July 2025

The 2025 Reek Sunday Pilgrimage will take place on Sunday 27th July

The theme will be “May we continue to walk as pilgrims of hope” celebrating the Jubilee 2025

Pilgrims of Hope.

Reek Sunday 27th July

Masses will be celebrated from 8.00 am, 9.00 am, 10.00 am, 11.00 am, 12.00 noon, 1.00 pm and 2.00 pm in the old church on the top of Croagh Patrick, the Holy Mountain.

Pilgrims can continuously confess on the summit from 7.30 am to 2.00 pm.

There are three pilgrimage stations on the way to the summit of Croagh Patrick:

First Station (Leacht Benáin): Base of the Mountain

• Walk seven times around the mound of stones saying 7 Our Fathers, 7 Hail Marys, 1 Creed.

Second Station: The Summit

• Kneel and say: 7 Our Fathers, 7 Hail Marys, 1 Creed
• Pray near the chapel for the Pope's intentions.
• Walk 15 times around the chapel while saying 15 Our Fathers, 15 Hail Marys
• Walk seven times around Leaba Phádraig (Patrick's Bed), saying 7 Our Fathers, 7 Hail Marys, and 1 Creed.

Third Station: Roilig Mhuire

• Walk seven times around each mound of stones, saying 7 Our Fathers, 7 Hail Marys, and 1 Creed.
• Walk seven times around the whole enclosure of Roilig Mhuire praying.

Pilgrims must be prepared and remember that this is a very challenging ascent.

They must dress appropriately, wear proper footwear and walking sticks, and bring snacks and drinks.

They must also be responsible for themselves and others and remember that ascent is the climbing of the Holy Mountain.

It is essential to adhere to the Leave No Trace principles.