FESTIVAL PROGRAMME
About us
The Rosary Festival is organised by the Legion of Mary and the Knights of Saint Columbanus. We have come together to spread the works of mercy and the Good News across Belfast and beyond.
The festival grew out of the Annual Rosary Procession in Belfast, which has been proudly held for several decades and organised by the Legion of Mary.
In 2023, the week-long Rosary Festival culminated in the Annual Procession. The efforts of all those involved led to an increase in attendance, from about 150 in 2022 to over 800 attendees in 2023. For more history and information about our values, please read on.
ORGANISATION
Legion of Mary
The object of the Legion of Mary is the glory of God through the holiness of its members developed by prayer and active co-operation in Mary’s and the Church’s work.
Knights of Saint Columbanus
The Order of the Knights of Saint Columbanus is an Irish Catholic fraternal organisation. It has developed into a fraternal benefit society dedicated to the restoration of all things in Christ and was founded in Belfast.
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Interviews & Videos
Robert Nugent
Interview 25
In a 2025 interview with Robert Nugent, Filipe Cunha discussed how the Belfast Rosary Festival has expanded from its roots as a long-standing rosary procession into a vibrant week-long celebration of faith and community
Robert Nugent
Interview 24
An interview with Robert Nugent in 2024 about Our Lady’s Rosary Festival in Belfast. Robert is an Irish-Canadian Catholic, Latin lover, and father who lives in Co. Mayo but is a proud Meath man.
Shalom News
Promotional video
Our Lady’s Rosary Festival will be held from October 5 to 13, culminating in a large procession in the city on October 13 at 2:30 PM in Belfast, Ireland.
Catholic Arena
Interview 24
Jerome speaks with Luke and Stephen from the Legion of Mary and the Knights of St. Columbanus to hear about Our Lady’s Rosary Festival in Belfast.
Fr Martin Graham
A Special invitation 24
This is a special invitation made by Fr Graham for everyone to come along and take part at the Belfast Rosary Festival 2024. There will be 6 events in total, and there is something for everyone,
Fr Martin Graham
A Special invitation 23
Many different events and opportunities to grow in faith await you. Join an amazing crew of faithful Catholics on an 8-day journey, culminating in the Rosary Procession.
Robert Nugent
Interview 23
An interview with Robert Nugent in 2023 about Our Lady’s Rosary Festival in Belfast. Robert is an Irish-Canadian Catholic, Latin lover, and father who lives in Co. Mayo but is a proud Meath man.
SPONSERS:
THE LEGION OF MARY
THE KNIGHTS OF ST COLUMBANUS
Looking Ahead to the Belfast Rosary Festival 2026
Preparations are getting underway for Our Lady’s Rosary Festival 2026, and we’re looking forward to another great celebration of[…]
UPDATE 2025 “A Week of Faith, Community, and Celebration”
This year’s Rosary Festival is going really well, with a fantastic turnout so far and many exciting events still[…]
An Interview on the Belfast Rosary Festival with Robert Nugent and Filipe Cunha
In this interview, Robert Nugent speaks with Filipe Cunha about the growth of the Belfast Rosary Festival. What began[…]
Decades-long tradition
Did you know the Belfast Rosary Festival grew out of a decades-long tradition of the Annual Rosary Procession? This[…]
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