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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. Pastoral Theme 2027: The Visitation “In those days Mary set out and went with haste …” (Lk. 1 :39) This is the year of service, of joyful charity and of reaching out to others. Next Diary Dates Memoriam Mass Sunday 15th November 2026 at 3pm. St Cuthbert's Catholic Church, Slateford Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1PT. Please join us for our Mass of remembrance when we will remember those family members, friends, pilgrims and benefactors who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith. Refreshments in the hall afterwards. ALL WELCOME Christmas Carol Service Sunday 13th November 2026 at 3pm St Margaret's Catholic Church, Main Street, Davidson's Mains, Edinburgh EH4 5AD Why not prepare for Christmas and come along to our Carol Service to spend some time in prayer, song and reflection. Refreshments in the hall afterwards ALL WELCOME Save the Date Friday 9 July to Friday 16 July 2027 LOURDES PILGRIMAGE

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

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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

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

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

Newsletter - April 2026 To download a copy of the latest newsletter, click on the document below:

Canon John McAllister 90 years young! The Committees send warmest congratulations to Fr Mac on the occasion of his 90th Birthday. Fr Mac is one of our longest-serving Lourdes priests and is also an honorary Canon of the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes. Happy Birthday Father.

Acerca de Committee Members Please find below a list of Committee Members and Office Bearers of both Committees The Hospitalité Co mmittee Chaplain: The Very Reverend Monsignor Jeremy Milne VG President: D Bald Vice-President: K Thomas Secretary: L Reid Treasurer: P Barry Committee member: P Shearer Committee member: C Banks Committee member: M Gilhooley Committee member: R Newton Committee member: B Barry Committee member: M Allan Committee member: S Mackenzie Should you wish to contact a member of the Hospitalité committee, please get in touch via the " Contact Us " page. Return to About Us page The Pilgrimage Committee Pilgrimage Director: The Very Reverend Canon James G Tracey Treasurer & Chief Lady Helper: B Barry Chief Doctor: Dr M Bald Chief Nurse: C Banks Chief Brancardier: D Bald Head of Youth & Music: K Thomas Secretary, Helper Data & Safeguarding: S Mackenzie Should you wish to contact a member of the Hospitalité committee, please get in touch via the " Contact Us " page. Return to About Us page

Acerca de Safeguarding To view the annual 2022 Safeguarding statement : click here Safeguarding is one of the most important responsibilities that is shared by all Pilgrims. On this page you will find a series of important links and information relating to Safeguarding. Click on the links in the list below to go straight to each item: Scope Working as a volunteer Regulated work Requirements for Volunteers doing regulated work Management of Safeguarding Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Service In God's Image (Safeguarding Manual) Links Scope In all matters relating to Safeguarding, the Lourdes Pilgrimage follows the requirements and protocols detailed by Statutory and Church authorities - principally the Government , the Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Service (SCSS) and the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh . Back to top Working as a Volunteer When applicants are accepted as a volunteer in Lourdes, a discussion will take place regarding the tasks that they will be performing and whether or not the work they will be doing is 'regulated' or not. Back to top Regulated Work The decision on whether or not the work is regulated will depend on what tasks and duties are responsibilities are involved. More information on regulated work can be found on the mygov.scot website. An example of a volunteer whose work is regulated would be a helper who is on a rota and is providing personal care (e.g. washing/dressing) to supported pilgrims on a regular basis throughout the week. Back to top Requirements for Volunteers doing Regulated Work If the work that the volunteer will be doing is classed as regulated work, then the volunteer will need to have undertaken the following: 1. Completion of a Regulated Work application form and provision of two satisfactory references 2. A clear PVG check for the Catholic Church for working with protected adults (updated every 5 years) 3. Undertake Safeguarding Induction Training If the work that the volunteer will be doing is NOT classed as regulated work, then the volunteer will need to have undertaken the following: 1. Completion of a general volunteer application form and provision of one satisfactory reference 2. Undertake Safeguarding Training Back to top Management of Safeguarding All matters of Safeguarding related to the Lourdes Pilgrimage are overseen by the Lourdes Pilgrimage Committee in conjunction with colleagues in the Archdiocesan Safeguarding Office. The Pilgrimage Director is the key liaison in relation to Safeguarding. The current Pilgrimage Director is Canon James Tracey. Back to top The Scottish Catholic Safegu arding Service The Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Service was established by the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland to lead the Church’s strategy for developing effective Safeguarding arrangements. It provides support and training to ensure that Safeguarding standards are met consistently across the country. They offer support through the collation of PVG applications, the design and provision of training, the development of guidance and the facilitation of an annual Audit to check compliance with national Safeguarding standards. Back to top In God's Image 'In God's Image' is the "manual" for Safeguarding in the Catholic Church in Scotland. It explains and directs the approach to Safeguarding. It details how the Catholic Church in Scotland makes every effort to protect from all forms of harm and abuse those children and adults who are vulnerable or at risk. THE SAFEGUARDING MANUAL HAS BEEN UPDATED - "IN GOD'S IMAGE V2' IS AVAILABLE FROM THE BISHOP'S CONFERENCE WEBSITE . Back to top Links For further information and advice, click on the links below. Website of Scottish Catholic Safeguarding Service Safeguarding in the Catholic Church Leaflet Flowchart - responding to concerns or allegations of abuse Back to top Back to Top Regulated work Requirements SCSS IGI Links Management Scope Work as volunteer

Annual Safeguarding Statement Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh Annual Safeguarding Announcement Please find below a message from Archbishop Cushley and Canon James Tracey in relation to the Lourdes Pilgrimage: Safeguarding concerns every one of us It is the responsibility of clergy and lay people to ensure that the church is a safe and welcoming place for everyone and to ensure that children and vulnerable adults are protected. Pope Francis has asked that families are made aware that they have a right to expect to be safe and secure in “our Father’s house”. The Bishops of Scotland are committed to ensuring this. Safeguarding in the Catholic Church means doing everything we can to protect our children and vulnerable adults. Firstly, we have a safe system of recruitment for clergy, religious, employees and all our volunteers. This includes PVG checks, references and safeguarding training. Secondly, we have a reporting system so people can come forward with any concerns, be listened to and have those concerns acted upon. Safeguarding also includes care and support for survivors. In this Archdiocese, we have a dedicated safeguarding team. This includes Monsignor Allan Chambers, the Vicar General for Safeguarding, Scott Mackenzie, our Safeguarding Advisor, as well as a Safeguarding Officer and Administrator. The Safeguarding team is based at the Gillis Centre in Edinburgh and can be contacted by e-mail or phone to advise on any safeguarding matter. You can find details on the Safeguarding page of the Archdiocesan website. Every parish and group has trained safeguarding co-ordinators. Alongside the Parish Priest/Group Director, they ensure the safe recruitment of volunteers working with children and vulnerable adults in the church. Please contact us if you have any concerns about a safeguarding matter: enquiries@edinburgh-lourdes.com . We do an annual safeguarding audit to assess the safeguarding work being done in. The Church in Scotland has a mandatory reporting policy. This means that if an allegation of abuse is received it is immediately reported to the police. It is imperative that any abuse, historic or otherwise, will be met with a listening ear, and action taken to restore people’s trust in our Church and our clergy and religious. Archbishop Leo Cushley, Canon Tracey, and the Safeguarding Team are grateful for all the hard work done by safeguarding co-ordinators and volunteers in every parish and group across the Archdiocese in keeping the Church a welcoming and safe place for all. Thank-you.

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