Liverpool: Archdiocese celebrates miracle of Jack Traynor

Jack Traynor pushed his own wheelchair after his cure

The Archdiocese of Liverpool will be celebrating the miraculous cure of John (Jack) Traynor with a celebration Mass on Tuesday 18 February at 7pm at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King.

People from across the archdiocese and beyond will gather at the cathedral to celebrate the historic event, including the Bishop of Tarbes-et-Lourdes, dignitaries, Jack's family members and those who travel on the annual pilgrimage.

On 8 December 2024, the Archbishop of Liverpool, Archbishop Malcolm McMahon OP declared the case a miracle, 101 years after Jack was cured.

Jack was a pilgrim on the archdiocese's first official pilgrimage to Lourdes in 1923 and was cured dramatically of epilepsy, paralysis of the right arm and paraplegia during the pilgrimage.

It is the 71st official miracle to have happened in Lourdes and the first person from England to be recognised.

Archbishop Malcolm said: "Declaring the miraculous cure of Jack Traynor is a significant and historic moment for our archdiocese. We have planned a fitting celebration to mark this occasion. It is set to be a celebration filled with joy and we are welcoming those from across our archdiocese and beyond to join us.

"It is truly fitting that this celebration will take place during the Jubilee year which calls us to be 'Pilgrims of Hope' as Jack's story certainly fills us with hope."

If you would like to attend the Mass, which will be followed by a drinks reception, please complete this short booking form: https://forms.office.com/e/U9Vg0WK4pW