Last year 772,000 passengers used Knock Airport and this year is forecast to be another year of growth at the facility, founded by Msgr James Horan.

“It seems to suggest that the more communicative devices we have in life, the less communicative we are in our relationships” - President of Accord.

Archbishop of Boston, Cardinal Seán O’Malley and the Mayor of Boston, Martin Walsh, to attend Knock Basilica re-dedication ceremony on 16 July.

“My pilgrims from America join with me in thanking God for the grace and mercy the Lord and his Holy Mother have lavished upon this magnificent shrine” - Cardinal Dolan.

Transatlantic pilgrimage flight from JFK Airport is expected to include Cardinal Timothy Dolan.