Lourdes Pilgrimage 2024 Press the play button on the top right of the image above to watch breathtaking drone footage of the Sanctuary at Lourdes. Courtesy of Drone Presta. Monday 27 May to Saturday 1 June 2024 BOOKING HAS NOW CLOSED The annual Diocesan pilgrimage will be returning to Lourdes under the leadership of His Grace, Archbishop Bernard Longley and Bishop David Evans. Please pray for all those considering joining this year’s pilgrimage to Lourdes, as they will be praying for you. You can view photos and other coverage from the 2023 pilgrimage under the Lourdes Daily box below. For emails with news and updates on this pilgrimage as well as future pilgrimages and all things Lourdes, please sign up to our Lourdes mailing list: Lourdes Pilgrimage Mailing List Join the Music Ministry in Lourdes Whether you enjoy singing or plan to bring an instrument, The Lourdes Music Ministry Team would love you to join them on pilgrimage this year. No prior experience needed, and commit to whatever you feel you can do. To receive a full list of sheet music contact Jobe Sullivan at [email protected] Everyone is welcome to join the Choir or Music Group. Please attend each venue at least 20 minutes beforehand to rehearse. Musiscians are encouraged to bring their instruments. 'Why Lourdes?' In a series of six short videos pilgrims share their experiences of why they made the journey to Lourdes, as we look ahead to this year's Diocesan Pilgrimage. From school students to carers, nurses and doctors, all of our volunteers play a crucial role in delivering a successful pilgrimage. Could you be one this year? Scroll down to find the videos. Travel Arrangements Lourdes 2024 pilgrimage - Monday 27 May to Saturday 1 June Pilgrimage bookings are now open Official Diocesan Pilgrims To travel with the pilgrimage from start to finish, you can book your flight or coach, plus preferred hotel via our tour operator Tangney Tours. Book Now Once you have made your way to your departure point by your chosen method of transport, the tour operating cost includes: • All travel and transfers to your chosen accommodation in Lourdes.• Full board accommodation (three meals per day) and city taxes included for your chosen hotel.• Fees payable to the Sanctuary that is levied on the Diocese per pilgrim.• Cost of the professional musicians, production and printing of the Diocesan booklets, badges and lanyards. If booked through the official pilgrimage and travel through the official tour operator (Tangney Tours) your trip is also fully protected by: • Their ABTA bond (Y5280) which protects all non-flight-based packages.• Their ATOL licence (1220) which protects all bookings made by air.• Their AITO membership- when you book with an AITO member you are assured of the finest personal service, expert knowledge, and a holiday that is fully financially protected. Tangney Tours is fully compliant with UK and EU rules and regulations concerning travel and HM Government’s interpretation of EU Law and Regulations. All suppliers that they use, airlines, coach companies, ferries, hotels and any other suppliers must be compliant with the regulations. Affiliate Pilgrims To join the pilgrimage as an affiliate, you will need to make your own way to Lourdes, and arrange your own accommodation. Affiliation is £60 and includes: • Fees payable to the Sanctuary that is levied on the Diocese per pilgrim.• Cost of the professional musicians, production and printing of the Diocesan booklets, badges and lanyards.• Appropriate cover to enable individuals to work with the Accueil Pilgrims. To join us as an affiliate pilgrim please contact Kath White: [email protected] Please contact with any queries: Kath White: 0121 230 6288 (office hours 9am – 5pm Monday – Friday) or via email [email protected] Book Now Manage Cookie Preferences