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

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."

Lourdes 2025 Pilgrimage Lourdes 2025 Welcome to the 2025 Information Page This page will be your "go to" place for information on the Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes in 2025. Please check back regularly and we will add content and news when it is available. Pilgrimage Programme The Pilgrimage Programme is always subject to change. The most recent version is available to download (PDF file) Pilgrimage Programme Lourdes Pastoral Theme 2025 The theme for 2025 is "With Mary, Pilgrims of Hope ". If you would like to read more about the theme for 2025 please click here to download a document from the Lourdes Sanctuary. Travel Package In 2025, Tangney Tours have provided the Travel Package. Tangney Tours will make the package available when it is ready and we will signpost you to the package details from this website Pilgrimage Package Helpers 2025 If you plan to be a helper in 2025 then we invite you to complete a helper declaration. Click here for more information Questions I f you have any questions please get in touch via the contacts page on this site

Quiz Night 2023 Join us on Saturday 29th September for our big quiz night. St Kentigern's Catholic Church Hall, Parkgrove Avenue, Edinburgh, EH4 7QR. 7.30pm. BYOB

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 .

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

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).

Canon John McAllister In Memory Donation to YFL By now, you will be aware of the passing of our beloved Fr Mac. Fr Mac's family have advised us that the retrial collection at the funeral will be in aid of our Youth for Lourdes group to enable young helpers to go to Lourdes. We are aware that it may not be possible for everyone to attend the funeral and so we would like to offer you the opportunity to make a donation to YFL in memory of Fr Mac. Below are some ways to donate: The link to our online donation portal* is http://easydonate.org/IXRZ03 . You can donate any amount. You can also donate by scanning the QR code below : Alternatively you can donate a set amount by text: To donate £3, text IXRZ03 to 70331 To donate £5, text IXRZ03 to 70970 To donate £10, text IXRZ03 to 70191 * Helpers of Our Lady of Lourdes (Hospitalite) needs to raise funds for this and for other charitable purposes. Fundraising, payments and donations will be processed and administered by the National Funding Scheme, operating as DONATE, a charity registered in England and Wales (1149800) and Scotland (SC045106). In addition to any text donation, you will incur your standard network message charge (based on your service provider rates). For Terms & Conditions, see www.easydonate.org

Acerca de About Us The Hospitalité Committee The Hospitalité Committee is a registered Charity and is comprised of volunteers and each committee member is elected on bi-yearly basis. Their role is to keep the spirit of Lourdes alive all year round. Some of their tasks include: Arranging Lourdes Masses and ceremonies in the Archdiocese Arranging social gatherings Allocating any grants or funding that may be available for volunteers Promoting Lourdes through talks and presentations To see a list of committee members and office bearers of the Hospitalité Committee - click here Should you wish to contact a member of the Hospitalité committee, please get in touch via the " Contact Us " page. The Pilgrimage Committee The Pilgrimage Committee is responsible for the practical arrangements relating to the organisation of the Pilgrimage. Some of their duties include: Liaising with the Travel Agent Liaising with the Lourdes Authorities Planning the programme Recruitment, Safeguarding and Preparation of helpers Overseeing the operation of the Pilgrimage and care of assisted pilgrims whilst in Lourdes Continuous improvement and review To see a list of Pilgrimage Committee members - click here Should you wish to contact a member of the Hospitalité committee, please get in touch via the " Contact Us " page.

Acerca de Service at St Margaret's Statue Click on images to enlarge them Return to Gallery Page

Inde pendent Travellers - 2023 A n y pilgrims who are travelling independently on the Pilgrimage (i.e. who have not booked their trip through Tangney Tours) are asked to provide basic medical information so that the Pilgrimage Doctor is aware of health issues, should a health-related situation arise. Pilgrims can do this by clicking on the link below, completing the form, and submitting it (in confidence) to the Doctor. HTTPS://forms.office.com/e/iXK8PK3D5m PILGRIMS BOOKED THROUGH TANGNEY TOURS DO NOT NEED TO COMPLETE THIS DECLARATION

Veronica Laidlaw - "Ronnie" - RIP 9 August 2022 It is with deepest sadness that we advise of the death of Ronnie Laidlaw on Tuesday, 9th August. Ronnie travelled to Lourdes as a lady helper with the Archdiocesan Pilgrimage for over 55 years. Ronnie was an integral part of the Lady Helper Team and we have fond memories of the time we spent with Ronnie in Lourdes. You could always find Ronnie at her favourite place behind the counter of the tisanerie in the Saint Frai Centre, managing a smooth and continuous flow of tea, coffee and biscuits to our supported pilgrims, helpers and visitors. In addition to being a helper in Lourdes, Ronnie was also a dedicated member of our Hospitalite Committee and served as Treasurer for many years. Ronnie's devotion to Our Lady of Lourdes was an example to us all. Ronnie will be sadly missed. The funeral will take place on 30th August at 12:00 in St Mark's Church, Oxgangs, Edinburgh then 13:00 at Mortonhall Crematorium. Anyone who knew Ronnie is welcome to come along. Requiescat in pace 1/1