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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 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

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

Lourdes Pilgrimage Edinburgh - Preparation Day 2024 Preparation Day 2024 Details for the Preparation Day 2024 Date Sunday 9th June 2024 Location St Augustine's RC High School 208 Broomhouse Road Edinburgh EH12 9AD Registration Time 10.00. For first time helpers 10.45. For existing helpers Programme 10.00. Registration for New Helpers 10.15. A typical day in Lourdes (new helpers) 10.45 Registration for existing helpers 11.00 Introductions for all helpers 11.15 Workshop groups - 2 rotations 12.15. Lunch 13.00. Workshop Groups - 2 rotations 14.00. General Induction points 14.15. Looking after Yourself 14.30. Helper Groups (Ladies, Men & Medical) 15.00. Mass (Canon James Tracey) 15.30. Closing comments, thanks & questions Workshop Groups The workshop group rotations at 11.15 and 13.00 are: Communication Infection Control Moving & Handling Caring for people in Lourdes Helpers will be allocated to groups Catering Please bring your own lunch. Light refreshments (tea, coffee, squash and biscuits) will be provided. What to wear Dress code is casual. Please dress comfortably for the day. Some activities will be outside, so please also consider the weather on the day. Attendance Attendance at the Preparation Day is mandatory for helpers. Attendance for registered nurses and doctors is not mandatory but is encouraged. If you are unable to attend, please email us at enquiries@edinburgh-lourdes.com or get in touch via the contacts page . Questions If you have any questions please email us at enquiries@edinburgh-lourdes.com or get in touch via the contacts page .

Lourdes 2026 Pilgrimage Programme Pilgrimage Programme Return to Lourdes 2026 Page The draft pilgrimage programme is put together by the Pilgrimage Committee and requests for venues are made to the Lourdes Sanctuary by the Pilgrimage Director. If requested venues are not available, then alternative venues are offered. Once this process is complete, the programme will be published on this page. Return to Lourdes 2026 Page

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 Travel Package Helper Information Questions

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:

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

Helper Information Friday 10th to Friday 17th July 2026 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

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.

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