The beautiful stained glass window of the parish church of Knock,
with the image of Our Lady of Knock

The Irish Alexian Brothers are primarily involved in hospitality. The village of Knock, with a population of just under 1,000, became a national shrine in Ireland after the apparition of Our Lady in 1879 and one of the most visited spiritual sites in the world, welcoming over one and a half million visitors a year. The brothers welcome individual visitors and groups of guests every day of the year in a guest house (Madonna House) and also in the monastery, where each room bears the names of (Irish) saints e.g. Kevin, Brigid etc.. Visitors can participate in the brothers' prayers, adoration, spiritual talks and meals with the brothers.

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Sheila, Rosie and Brother Dermot