Come in procession to Lourdes with the Diocese of Westminster this summer!
Bookings are closing soon for air travel on this year's Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes from 19th to 26th July 2024.
Visit the online booking platform to reserve your place now (*volunteers see below):
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Westminster's Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes led by Cardinal Vincent Nichols is one of the most significant pastoral events in the annual Diocesan calendar. Pilgrims travel in response to the call of our Blessed Mother through St Bernadette to “Go and tell the Priests to build a chapel here and that people should come in procession”.
Learn more about the Water Gesture here, which brings millions of pilgrims to Lourdes every year.
A breath-taking video inspired by the theme of this year's pilgrimage, produced by the Lourdes Sanctuary in France, is available to view by clicking here.
The Lourdes Sanctuary also had an innovative new 'Pray with Lourdes' app, which can be downloaded here. It is a wonderful opportunity to join the prayer community of the Sanctuary and maintain the link with Lourdes every day, with celebrations live from the Grotto, daily masses and rosaries, live 24/7 broadcasts of Lourdes pilgrimages and exceptional events.
Volunteers please note: the closing date for all new DBS applications was 24th May 2024. At this very late stage, it will not be possible to secure DBS clearance in time for the departure date of the Pilgrimage, and therefore, attending as a Praying Pilgrim is the only option.
Remember this Sunday is the deadline for nominating Lourdes Volunteers you think are contenders for the Caritas 'Love in Action' Volunteering Awards
We look forward to welcoming you on our 2024 Pilgrimage.
Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us
St Bernadette, pray for us
The Lourdes Pilgrimage Executive Group.
