St. Anne’s church, Killann – erected in 1837 – chapel at Kilcrosbawn (Lewis). In the last decade of the 20th century this church was greatly overhauled and improved under the direction of the resident curate Rev. Patrick Young CC.

In the Jubilee Year 2000 St. Anne’s Holy Well in Killann experienced a revival (after almost 175 years) in the form of a parochial pilgrimage. Resident curate, Rev. Tom McManus CC was pilgrim celebrant and leader on behalf of participants from Shercock, Killann and adjoining areas. Water from the well was blessed and used as a blessing for the aged and incapacitated, homes in the parish and traditional blessings on farms and livestock, etc.

The old tradition of the pattern was celebrated on July 26th each year.

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