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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.

Michael Johnston - RIP 7 August 2022 It is with great sadness that we let you know that Michael died this week after a short illness. He travelled to Lourdes with us for many years since 1981, he was an active Hospitalité member and our Chief Brancardier in the 1990's. Along with his sister, Patricia Edie, they passed on their love of Lourdes to his daughters, Paula & Lisa who have also travelled on Pilgrimage as part of our Youth for Lourdes group pre-pandemic. His funeral mass will take place in Our Lady of Loretto, Musselburgh on 25th August at 10:15am. All welcome. Rest in Peace, Michael 🙏🏻 Requiescat in pace

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

Acerca de Gallery Please click on the buttons below to view galleries from the 2022 Pilgrimage. Photos were taken by Photo Durand, Lourdes and reproduced with their permission. All photos taken in public places. If you have any concerns about any of the images, please contact us . Mass at the Grotto Mass in St Joseph's Chapel Service at St Margaret's Statue Mass at the Esplanade Altar

Lourdes 2026 Pilgrimage Programme Pilgrimage Programme The pilgrimage programme is put together by the Pilgrimage Committee and requests for venues are made to the Lourdes Sanctuary by the Pilgrimage Director. Click on the button below to view the current programme, however be aware that the programme can change at any point up to departure day, so please check back regularly for updates. Return to Lourdes 2026 Page Pilgrimage Programme

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

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

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 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 .

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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