Archbishop John leads Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage: 23 - 30 August 2024
All are warmly invited to join Archbishop John and Bishop Paul for a pilgrimage to Lourdes between 23rd and 30th August 2024
Lourdes Domaine, featuring the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, Grotto & Baths
The Archdiocese of Southwark, led by Archbishop John Wilson, will be going on pilgrimage to Lourdes in August along with the dioceses of Northampton, Clifton and East Anglia as part of the wider Catholic Association Pilgrimage.
Pilgrimages to Lourdes are a wonderful opportunity to pray and journey together as you seek a deeper relationship with the Lord Jesus. Lourdes provides healing, peace and renewal, strengthened by the prayers of Our Lady and St Bernadette as pilgrims seek comfort in Christ our Lord.
As Chair of the Catholic Association, Bishop Paul Hendricks will also be on the pilgrimage and has
written a letter to parishioners of the Archdiocese of Southwark encouraging them to join him and Archbishop John. Bishop Paul said:
“For many years, it has been my privilege and pleasure to take part in the pilgrimage to Lourdes. It is lovely to experience the unique spirituality of Lourdes, along with people from parishes around the Archdiocese.”
The pilgrimage seeks to be as accessible to as many people as possible and the Archdiocese of Southwark is grateful to the team of young helpers, caring support, nurses and doctors who make this possible. If you would like to volunteer in any of these roles, you can do so by heading to the Catholic Association, which also includes information about potential funding.
Accommodation
It is encouraged for Southwark pilgrims to book the same hotel, the Eliseo, which is near to the Domaine where services and other events take place. This will help enrich your experience, as you’ll be closer to support and information. The hotel can be booked here.
The pilgrimage is with Tangney Tours, where you can find out more about the pilgrimage generally, including other accommodation options.
Bishop Paul is the chairman of the Catholic Association, a UK-based charity that has been running pilgrimages to Lourdes for over a hundred years.
Journey to Lourdes with the Archdiocese of Southwark
If you would like further information specific to the Southwark, please contact our Lourdes Chaplain, Canon Edward Perera: edwardperera@rcaos.org.uk
