Helper Uniform This year, all helpers have the option to buy Polo Shirts and Hoodies. Uniform is not compulsory but many helpers prefer it. The garments will have the Pilgrimage Badge embroidered on them; with either YOUTH or HELPER TEAM embroidered below the badge. All garments will be Navy Blue. Polo Shirts (£13) or Hoodies (£24) must be ordered using the order form – see link below. Closing Date for orders is Sunday 15th June 2025. In order to ensure that they are delivered on time, no orders can be accepted after this date. Money MUST be transferred before garments are delivered. The garments will be given out at the Welcome Mass on Sunday 6th July. LINK TO ORDER FORM: https://forms.office.com/e/BuzV9GhWAN If you have any questions, please email us enquiries@edinburgh-lourdes.com

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 Latest Newsletter Please download a copy of our latest newsletter which has lots of information about the Lourdes Pilgrimage and other Lourdes news. Newsletter Helpers Only It is time for helpers to decide which of the volunteer groups they wish to be part of and let us know. Click on the button below to read more. Read More Lourdes 2025: high demand for places There is a higher than usual number of people wishing to travel to Lourdes during this Jubilee Year. The pilgrimage flight has filled up quickly and some people have been placed on a waiting list. If you have been unable to secure a place on the main flight, please be assured that we are liaising with Tangney Tours and have asked them to look into arranging alternative provision so that anyone who wishes to participate in the pilgrimage this year is able to do so. If you still wish to Travel to Lourdes to join the Archdiocesan pilgrimage then please contact Tangney Tours as they are investigating alternative travel options. Calendar Keep an eye on our calendar for key dates Go to Calendar

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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:

News Items Bernadette Barry - Papal Medal Click here Joe McBride RIP Click here Christine Newton RIP Click here Liverpool Archdiocese declares Lourdes miracle Click here British Lourdes Medical Association Mass & Ceilidh Click here Liam Gillon - RIP Click here Carfin Pilgrimage 2024 Click here Pilgrimage Package for 2024 now available Click here Mansfield School of Music Christmas Concert Click here Lourdes 2024 Click here Helpers 2024 Click here Quiz Night 2023 Click here In dependent Travellers Click here F r Mac - RIP & Funeral arrangements Click here Cheese & Wine - Social Evening Click her e November 2022 Newsletter Click here Youth for Lourdes Testimony Click here Lady Helper Testimony Click here St Bernadette's relics visit the UK Click here Veronica (Ronnie) Laidlaw, RIP Click here Michael Johnston, RIP Click here AGM 2022 - President's Video Report Click here Help for Ukraine Click here Easter 2022 Newsletter Click here Time for Pilgrims to express an interest in the 2022 Pilgrimage Click here Annual Safeguarding Statement Click here February Mass in honour of Our Lady of Lourdes Click here Lourdes Pilgrimage 2022 Click here Canon McAllister at 90 Click here Join our mailing list Click here

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Lourdes 2024 Photos Click on a photo in the grid below to enlarge it. Use left and right arrows to scroll through the images, or click the X to exit. Photos will be added as they become available. Mass at the Grotto On Wednesday 10th July we participated in Mass at the Grotto, along with pilgrims from the Diocese of Leeds Marian Procession On Sunday 7 July we participated in the Marian (torchlight) procession. St Margaret On Tuesday 9th July we held at service at St Margaret's statue Party On Monday 8th July we enjoyed a party on the St Rose Hotel balcony The Eucharist On Tuesday 9th July we participated in the Eucharistic Procession Holy Ground 16th July was the date of the last apparition. St Bernadette received the last visit from the other side of the river Torchlight procession. Music group sings a musical reflection. Medical Team Medical Team for Lourdes 2024 Rosary Basilica Penitential Service & Mass Candles Candles in Marian (torchlight) Procession Statue of Our Lady Edinburgh helpers carry the statue at the Marian (torchlight) Procession.

Return from Lourdes 2023 Our 2023 Pilgrimage to Lourdes was truly wonderful, filled with many uplifting spiritual experiences, inspiring and reflective music, prayerful liturgies, and a chance to reunite with old friends and make new ones! The return to Edinburgh was an unpleasant one for sure, with confusion, delay and a serious lack of communication – an experience shared by many other passengers that day. We had hoped and planned that all would go smoothly, but factors out-with our control meant that did not happen and we share your disappointment and frustration and will be complaining in the strongest possible terms. You may also wish to make your own complaints. Despite an unfortunate experience at Edinburgh Airport, we hope that this will not affect your memories of what was an otherwise very successful Pilgrimage. We will of course keep you updated in relation to the discussions which will be taking place in relation to the inbound journey. Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh Lourdes Pilgrimage Committee

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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

Lourdes 2022: Go and tell the priests What a quick week it was! After all the planning and preparation, our Pilgrimage went in so quickly and now it is over. If you were able to be part of the Pilgrimage we hope you had a prayerful and fulfilling week. Feedback We can offer the opportunity for Pilgrims to supply feedback about the Pilgrimage. To complete the feedback form - click here . Helpers should be aware that your head of department may also arrange a separate feedback opportunity for your helper group. Photos If you have any photos that you would like us to put on this website please send them to us. Before sending any pictures please ensure that any individuals who feature in them have consented to their picture being published on this site. Larger group photos are acceptable if they have been taken in public areas. Photos from the 2022 Pilgrimage which were taken by Photo Durand, Lourdes are now available on our Gallery Page . Reflection on the 2022 Pilgrimage Please click on the link below to view the 2022 Review video. View Video

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).