Last year after ten years of planning and three months of building, our new path called the ‘Footprints of Hope’ was officially opened on 31 May 2024 at the Shrine of Saint Jude in Faversham, Kent.  It was opened by the Mayor of Faversham, Cllr Josh Rowlands with the Prior Provincial of the British Carmelites, Fr. Brendan Grady, O.Carm. The ‘Footprints of Hope’ path is made from individual bricks donated by the friends of the Shrine and the Carmelites with a message on each one.

This Autumn, the Shrine of Saint Jude will be starting to lay bricks to finish the path to the 'Garden of Hope'. 

We want to offer friends of Saint Jude one last opportunity to have a name engraved on a brick. 

Make your mark and remember your friends and loved ones in a special place of hope and peace - this is your last opportunity to add a chosen name(s) for just £42 per brick. There is now no limit to how many bricks you can order. All bricks need to be ordered by Monday 28 July 2025.

Your brick will be set on this new path outside the Welcome Centre/Shrine Information Centre and lead to the 'Garden of Hope' and will be available for many years to come. 

Donate for your footprint here, or call 01795 539 214.

Thank you to all friends of Saint Jude for supporting this initiative.