We celebrate the 400th anniversary of the canonisation of St Francis Xavier

March 7, 2022

"St Francis Xavier Church is one of the oldest and best-known in Liverpool. It's on Salisbury Street in Everton and every year they hold a Novena of Grace, but this year's will be a bit special as they celebrate the 400th anniversary of St Francis' canonisation next Saturday, that's on 12th March..."

Brother Ken Vance and Father Jim Conway of the British province of Jesuits gave an interview to BBC Radio Merseyside about the significance of the occasion. You can listen to the interview here.

Here are some photos from the day...

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