As the arrival of the relics approaches, here is an image of the reliquary during the visit to New Zealand in September/October 2005. It is now just 15 days before the tour of England and Wales begins; once it is underway we will follow its progress on this blog. Also in the coming month there will be regular updates on our behind the scenes preparations, plus useful practical information about the visit. For today, though, here is a brief look ahead to some events happening this month before the relics arrive. At the Cathedral Social Centre on 13th September there are two talks: one surveying the history of relics and another looking at the life and relics of St Thérèse herself. Then on the evening of 15th September, at the Cathedral 'day chapel', the life of the saint will be explored using images of her home town, Lisieux. On 19th September there is a training afternoon for anyone helping with the visit (stewarding etc), and also a day of recollection for the South Lakes Deanery, taking place at Brettargh Holt near Kendal. On the same day in Carlisle a day session called 'Glimpses of the Carmelite Way' will take place at St Bede's Church. Finally, the Cathedral's new St Thérèse cloister garden will be opened and blessed on Sunday 27th September (the day before the relics come to Lancaster) at the end of Vespers. If you're interested in any of these events, find more details on the diary page, here.
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