The Archbishop of Liverpool, the Most Reverend Malcolm McMahon OP, visited the Isle of Man on 26 May to dedicate a sculpture of Saint Maughold in the recently designated Cathedral Church of Saint Mary of the Isle.

Tradition relates how Maughold was set adrift by Saint Patrick in an open boat or coracle with neither sail nor oars saying ‘wherever you land will be your place of mission’.

Maughold eventually became the first bishop of the Island and is venerated as it's patron saint. The sculpture by local artist Shane Lucas depicts Saint Maughold coming ashore at Maughold Head.

Archbishop Malcolm also unveiled a plaque commemorating the elevation of the church of Saint Mary of the Isle, Douglas to cathedral status by Pope Francis. The event was attended by co-Cathedral Dean Monsignor John Devine, Archbishop Malcolm McMahon OP, artist Shane Lucas, and his wife, Mrs. Charlotte Lucas.

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