Three Limerick priests honoured for their work in Lourdes

THREE Limerick priests have been honoured for their work with pilgrims to Lourdes.

Bishop of Lourdes Dr Jacques Perrier has appointed Fr Donal McNamara, Fr Liam Kelly and Fr Joseph Noonan as Chaplains of Honour to the Shrine of Lourdes. The recognition came following the Limerick diocese’s annual pilgrimage to the famous shrine.

Fr McNamara is parish priest of Kildimo and director of the local diocesan pilgrimage.