Acerca de Calendar November Mass for deceased pilgrims, family members, friends and benefactors Sunday 9 November 2025, 3pm St Cuthbert's RC Church, 104 Slateford Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1PY Refreshments in hall afterwards Annual General Meeting Wednesday 12 November 2025, 7.30pm The meeting will be held online via Zoom. Joining details will be sent out to members and supporters. Christmas Carol Service Sunday 7 December 2025, 3pm St Margaret's RC Church, Main Street, Davidson's Mains, Edinburgh, EH4 5AD Refreshments in hall afterwards February Mass in honour of Our Lady of Lourdes Sunday 15 February 2025, 3pm St Cuthbert's RC Church, 104 Slateford Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1PY Refreshments in hall afterwards Other Dates Dates for other events such as practical preparation sessions for helpers and the Mass of Welcome will be published later.

Lourdes 2026 Pastoral Theme Pastoral Theme 2026 "Hail, Full of Grace " Click on the icon below to view a PDF file which gives full details on the 2026 theme. Return to Lourdes 2026 Page THEME-2026.pdf

Helper Information ALL HELPERS All helpers are required to do the following: 1. Complete a helper declaration 2. Tell us what group(s) you want to be in 3. Complete a set of Lourdes-related online 'BLMA' modules 4. Attend a Practical Preparation session NEW HELPERS In addition to the requirements detailed above for all helpers, new helpers are also required to undertake Safeguarding checks: Being a helper in Lourdes is considered to be 'regulated' work. This means that volunteer helpers are required to gain clearances from the Catholic Church. This consists of: Completion of an Archdiocesan Application Form (and provision of 2 references) Completion of a PVG Application Form and a PVG Check Undertake Safeguarding Training - this can be done online or face-to-face The Safeguarding Office from the Archdiocese will contact new helpers and arrange for these checks to be completed. New helpers should also read the Risk Assessments and Code of Conduct . EXISTING HELPERS In addition to the requirements listed above for ALL HELPERS, existing helpers may be required to update their Safeguarding checks, if any of them are due for renewal. If this is the case then the Safeguarding Office from the Archdiocese will be in touch. Existing helpers may also only have to do a shorter version of the Lourdes-related online 'BLMA' modules. We will let you know which modules you are required to do. Existing helpers should also remind themselves of the Risk Assessments and Code of Conduct . Summary of Helper Requirements Below are the requirements for helpers, however some of these may already be in place so may not be required. We will advise you further on your own individual requirements once we learn of your intention to be a helper. Church Checks: PVG Check for Vulnerable Adults (updated every 5 years) Archdiocesan Application Form & References (once only) Safeguarding Induction Training Lourdes Pilgrimage Checks: Practical Preparation attended Risk Assessments and Code of Conduct read BLMA online training completed

Provide information on Lourdes Pilgrimage and Lourdes Activities in Archdiocese edinburgh-lourdes.com Hospitalité and Pilgrimage Committees Organising the Lourdes Pilgrimage and fostering the spirit of Lourdes in the Archdiocese Welcome! This website has been created as your "go-to" place for information on the Archdiocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage and related activities throughout the year. Please use the buttons at the top to navigate the site, or see below for current items of interest. News & Events News & Events News & Events News & Events Latest Newsletter Lourdes Pilgrimage Looking forward to 2026 Programme 2026 Travel Package 2026 Helper Information Diary Dates Diary dates for November to February are now available Go to Diary Dates Pastoral Theme 2026 The Sanctuary has now published the 2026 theme Go to Pastoral Theme Page

Christine Newton RIP It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Christine Newton, whose funeral took place on Monday 6th January 2025 in Holy Cross Parish in Edinburgh. Christine travelled to Lourdes with the Archdiocesan Pilgrimage as a supported pilgrim, and her daughter Rosie is one of the nurses on the Pilgrimage medical team. Christine's funeral was attended by family, friends, parishioners, colleagues and many Lourdes pilgrims. Christine will be greatly missed and our thoughts go out to all who mourn her. Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon her; and may she rest in peace. Amen Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for her Saint Bernadette, pray for her "Lord, for your faithful people, life is changed, not ended"

Code of Conduct The Code of Conduct is a crucial document for all volunteers as it sets out the framework for how volunteers should conduct themselves at all times. Click on the link below to download the document:

Bernadette Barry - Medal To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Announcement: "It gives me great pleasure to let you know that the Archbishop wishes to recognise the invaluable contribution that Bernadette Barry has made to our Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimages and Committees over many, many years. Bernadette has been awarded the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice medal. This is given for distinguished service to the Church and is very well deserved. The medal was awarded to Bernadette during the February Mass in honour of Our Lady of Lourdes in St Cuthbert's on 2nd February. Canon James Tracey Pilgrimage Director

Joe McBride RIP Thew funeral of Joe McBride took place on 4th January 2025 in St Mary's RC Church, Bathgate. As one of our supported pilgrims, Joe will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Joe's family, friends and parishioners. The pilgrimage will not be the same without him. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon him; and may he rest in peace. Amen Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for him Saint Bernadette, pray for him Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard but always near still loved, still missed, but very dear

Michael Johnston - RIP 7 August 2022 It is with great sadness that we let you know that Michael died this week after a short illness. He travelled to Lourdes with us for many years since 1981, he was an active Hospitalité member and our Chief Brancardier in the 1990's. Along with his sister, Patricia Edie, they passed on their love of Lourdes to his daughters, Paula & Lisa who have also travelled on Pilgrimage as part of our Youth for Lourdes group pre-pandemic. His funeral mass will take place in Our Lady of Loretto, Musselburgh on 25th August at 10:15am. All welcome. Rest in Peace, Michael 🙏🏻 Requiescat in pace

Lourdes 2026 Questions Lourdes 2026 Welcome to the 2026 Information Page This page will be your "go to" place for information on the Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes in 2026. Please check back regularly and we will add content and news when it is available. Please select an item to view Pastoral Theme 2026 Pilgrimage Programme Travel Package Helper Information Questions

Health & Safety Policy Please click on the link below to download the Health & Safety Policy .

Changes to Helper Structures In 2025, we’re making some changes to the structure of our helper teams. These changes are based on feedback from helpers and are designed to better meet the needs of our supported pilgrims. We will be transitioning from our current arrangements to a role-based structure. There will be several new teams, and all helpers will be asked to consider which team they feel they are best suited to. Click on the buttons below to see a description of the duties for each role. Once you've reviewed the information, kindly click the button below to complete a form which lets the organising committee know your helper group preferences: If you have any questions or would like to discuss the options further, please don’t hesitate to contact David Bald at 07816 761922. Transport Team Healthcare Team Saint Frai Team Other Information Submit my Group Preferences Top Transport Team There will be two groups working within the Transport Team. The first group, which will be a larger team will concentrate on transporting supported pilgrims to and from wherever they need to go. This may be to a Mass or ceremony, to a social event, cafe, or shopping. Helpers on this team will work around the pilgrimage programme so the daily shift pattern will vary depending on the programme. The main duty is pushing wheelchairs and pulling voitures (purpose build carriages). This task requires helpers to be able to cope with the physical demands of this work. The second group will be a smaller team and will involve supporting the helpers who are transporting pilgrims by coordinating the movement in and out of the Saint Frai centre. This may involve reserving a lift, or matching up helpers with supported pilgrims in the loading bay. Back to Top Transport Team Healthcare Team The Healthcare Team is comprised of registered doctors, nurses and care assistants and provide care to our supported pilgrims. Back to Top Healthcare Team Saint Frai Team The Saint Frai team supports the work that is done in caring for our supported pilgrims in the Saint Frai Centre The work may involve assisting the medical team with personal care, cleaning of the wards and related areas, or assisting pilgrims in the refectory. Helpers on this team may choose to be involved in one or more of these duties (care, cleaning or refectory) depending on their skills and preferences. The rota structure on this team will likely be more fixed than the Transport Team, for example: Day 1 early to 1pm & 8pm to end of day Day 2 1pm until 8pm Please note that work in the Saint Frai does not restrict people on this team to the Saint Frai itself as they would also take part in the full pilgrimage experience and so may get involved in others tasks - for example assisting pilgrims at Mass, and socialising with pilgrims in cafes and at the excursion. Back to Top Saint Frai Team Other Information Helpers will be asked to stipulate their first and second preference for the team that they would like to be part of. The organising committees will do their best to accommodate all helper preferences but may also need to assign helpers to a different team in order to ensure appropriate care for supported pilgrims. It is envisaged that most young helpers will be involved in the Transport team but it may also be possible for helpers to gain experience in other teams should they wish to do so. It is also important to note that helpers who are part of one team will also be involved in the wider range of general duties - for example, socialising with supported pilgrims, helping at the airport, and giving out water at Mass. Back to Top Other Information