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Acerca de Calendar Requiem Mass for deceased pilgrims, family members and benefactors Sunday 15 November 2026, 3pm St Cuthbert's RC Church, 104 Slateford Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1PY Refreshments in hall afterwards Carol Service Sunday 13 December 2026, 3pm St Margaret's RC Church, 149 Main Street, Davidson's Mains, Edinburgh, EH4 5AQ Refreshments in hall afterwards February Mass in Honour of Our Lady of Lourdes EITHER Sunday 14 February 2027 OR Sunday 21 February 2027 at 3pm PLEASE CHECK IN LATER TO SEE CONFIRMED DATE St Cuthbert's RC Church, 104 Slateford Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1PY Refreshments in hall afterwards Mass of welcome for the Lourdes Pilgrimage Sunday 27 June 2027, 3pm St Cuthbert's RC Church, 104 Slateford Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1PY Refreshments in hall afterwards LOURDES 2027 Sunday 9 July to Sunday 16 July Keep an eye on the Lourdes 2027 page which will be updated as preparations for the pilgrimage progress. Mass of thanksgiving for the Lourdes Pilgrimage Sunday 22 August 2027, 3pm St Cuthbert's RC Church, 104 Slateford Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1PY Refreshments in hall afterwards

Volunteer Helpers Volunteer helpers are an essential part of the Archdiocesan Pilgrimage. This page details all of the requirements for volunteer helpers. You should read this page if you plan to apply to be a volunteer helper on the Lourdes Pilgrimage - especially if you are a new helper. Helper Recruitment Requirements Below, you will find all the information you need to make sure you have fulfilled all of the required formalities so that you can be a volunteer helper New Helpers New helpers are required to complete the following: PILGRIMAGE CHECKS: 1. Complete a helper declaration (link will appear here when ready) 2. Complete online modules provided by BLMA - will be sent when ready 3. Attend a practical preparation session - details to follow 4. Read the Risk Assessments and Code of Conduct SAFEGUARDING CHECKS: In addition to Pilgrimage checks, new helpers are required to undertake Safeguarding checks because being a helper in Lourdes is considered to be 'regulated' work'. Volunteer helpers are required to gain clearances from the Catholic Church, which consists of: Complete an Archdiocesan Application Form Completion of a PVG Application Form 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. Existing Helpers Existing helpers are required to complete the following: 1. Update your PVG check every 5 years. The safeguarding office will be in touch if an update is due. 2. Complete a helper declaration (link will appear here when ready) 3. Complete online modules provided by BLMA - will be sent when ready 4. Attend a practical preparation session - details to follow 5. Read the Risk Assessments and Code of Conduct

The relics of Saint Bernadette This autumn, the UK will host a visit of the relics of St Bernadette. They will be brought to Scotland from Saturday 24 September to Saturday 1 October; and will be situated in Carfin Grotto which is Scotland's national shrine to Our Lady of Lourdes. A National Pilgrimage will take place on Sunday 25 September, starting at 3pm. Then, each Diocese in Scotland will lead a day of Masses, ceremonies and events. The allocated day for the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh (along with the Diocese of Aberdeen) is Thursday 29 September . The programme for the day on Thursday 29 September is detailed below. We hope that you will be able to join us in Carfin Shrine for this unique celebration Preparation for the visit In preparation for the visit of the relics to Scotland we invite you to view a few short videos. These are detailed below: You can view the UK trailer at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFRMIvD9AiI Watch this film about the life of St Bernadette: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QiJ9nvup_U You can also visit the official UK relics tour website at: https://stbernadette.org.uk Programme for Thursday 29 September

BLMA Mass & Ceilidh 2024 The British Lourdes Medical Association (BLMA) are holding their annual conference in Edinburgh this year. They would like to invite you to join them at a special Mass at 6pm on Saturday the 2nd of November in St Cuthbert's Church, Slateford Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1PT. All are welcome to join. Also that evening at 7.30pm there will be a conference Ceilidh with hot buffet at The Braid Hills Hotel. Again fellow Lourdes helpers are welcome to join. Tickets for the Ceilidh are £20 per person. The tickets are available from Scott Johnston. Please contact him on 0796 799 5875. (Tickets are limited so please contact him directly).

Help for Ukraine A briefing has been issued by Alistair Dutton, Chief Executive of SCIAF to Catholic organisations in response to groups who have asked what they can do to help. We are therefore publicising this briefing to our supporters for their information. You can access the briefing by clicking on the link below: SCIAF Ukraine Briefing

Mairi Allan receives King’s Badge of Honour One of our Lourdes volunteers has received a special honour from King Charles for her exceptional work with the British Red Cross. Mairi Allan was presented with the King’s Badge of Honour at a recent ceremony at Windsor Castle. The King’s Badge of Honour is the British Red Cross’s most prestigious award, and it recognises her decades of service supporting people in crisis. Mairi, a British Red Cross Youth Engagement Leader, is also a long-time helper on the Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. She has dedicated 31 years to helping young people, pioneering innovative programmes and securing significant funding and forging partnerships that have transformed youth engagement. Mairi was instrumental in ensuring the British Red Cross achieved the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Volunteering Award in 2022 for its work with young people. She said: “I am really humbled and honoured to receive the King’s Badge of Honour. “I believe passionately in the humanitarian power of young people to make a positive difference to our communities. I see their resilience and readiness to help every day." “I’m grateful to the many colleagues and young people over the years who have shaped British Red Cross work with young people as truly inclusive, dynamic, courageous, and compassionate.” King Charles III, Patron of the British Red Cross, presented awards to Mairi, Gill Moffat, Wendy Solesbury MBE, and Grahame Roberts, recognising their exceptional work supporting people during emergencies" Béatrice Butsana-Sita, Chief Executive Officer of the charity, said: “Congratulations to our staff and volunteers who have received the King’s Badge of Honour. “Mairi exemplifies the values of humanity, impartiality, and voluntary service."

Please join us for our Cheese & Wine evening on Saturday 19 November at 7pm in St Kentigern's RC Church Hall , Edinburgh. BYOB. All are welcome. If you have never been to Lourdes before then why not come along and find out a bit more. No entry charge Cheese & Wine - Social Evening

Liam Gillon RIP We were very sad to hear about the passing of Rosemary Gillon's son - Liam. Our prayers are with the whole family. Liam's funeral will be held on Tuesday 27th August 2024 at 12:00 in the Church of St Mary, Star of the Sea, Leith. Thereafter to Mount Vernon Cemetery. Rosemary would like to thank everyone from the Lourdes community for their prayers and support at this very difficult time. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for him St Bernadette, pray for him

Lourdes 2026 Pilgrimage Lourdes 2026 Friday 10th to Friday 17th July 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 Helper Information

Lourdes 2027 Pilgrimage lourdes 2027 Helpers We would be unable to look after our supported pilgrims without our amazing team of volunteer helpers. The Helpers page of our website is your go-to place for all information about volunteering for the 2027 pilgrimage. Helpers Page Theme The pastoral theme for 2027 is: The Annunciation We reflect on Luke's account of Mary's visit to her cousin Elizabeth. During our pilgrimage we will reflect on this theme. Sanctuary Theme Page Travel Tangney Tours will be providing the package for 2027. You can register your interest with them by clicking on the link below and scrolling down to the register interest form. Register Interest

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

Lourdes 2026 Travel Package 2026 Travel Package Return to Lourdes 2026 Page The Travel package is provided by the Pilgrimage Travel Agent (Tangney Tours) and we will signpost the package from this page when it is available. Return to Lourdes 2026 Page