Westminster to Birmingham - Newman Pilgrimage 2011

Day 1: Gather in Westminster

We gather in Westminster Cathedral Hall in the Hinsley Room for registration from 2pm. We will then spend the majority of the afternoon in and around Westminster Cathedral. We will have our own Commissioning service and then later will join the congregation of Westminster in Evening Prayer and Mass. From 7pm, we will have access to the main hall, and so we will return for our evening meal, followed by setting out our beds for our first night on hard floors.

Keith registers the arriving pilgrims, in good humour.

Geoff and Gillian catch up - probably discussing Monica's recovery!

Pilgrims listen as Patrick explains what happens next.

Coordinator Nick hands out names badges.

Round to the Cathedral for our services.

Peter led the first part of the service, around the font.

In the Lady Chapel crosses were given to each pilgrim. Sue was very pleased with Bruce's special handiwork.

Bridget was obviously staring at the ceiling - quite an impressive ceiling.

More crosses...

Looking back to the Lady Chapel as we leave.

The nave of the Cathedral, where we returned for the Vigil Mass.

Sarny Bashing

Catching up on the photos.

Roger helps prepare supper.

Supper over, it's nearly lights out on Day 1. Until tomorrow...