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Saint Jude – the Apostle of Hope
Back in 1955, Carmelite friar, Fr. Elias Lynch, founded the Shrine for two reasons: first, because he was responding to the needs of the post-war generation who were looking for hope, and secondly because the Carmelite charism is so deeply rooted in the Word of God. It is therefore fitting that there is a place dedicated to Saint Jude – the Apostle of Hope.
Both of Fr. Lynch’s initial reasons are still realities in 2026, and pilgrims find the Shrine to be a place of prayer, peace, and hope. Over the years, it has been called “a jewel” and also “a common meeting ground between Anglicans and Catholics.”
The Carmelite friars across Britain pray for all friends of Saint Jude, and please know that the Apostle will stay with you always – he is a friend to all of us and he is the Apostle of Hope.
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The National Shrine of Saint Jude distributes a newsletter called Carmelite News four times a year to friends of Saint Jude and the Carmelite Family in Britain and abroad.
