Lourdes 2025 For information on the 2025 pilgrimage please visit our Lourdes 2025 page. Click on the 'Lourdes 2025' button in the menu - or click on the link below: www.edinburgh-lourdes/lourdes25

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

The relics of Saint Bernadette This autumn, the UK will host a visit of the relics of St Bernadette. They will be brought to Scotland from Saturday 24 September to Saturday 1 October; and will be situated in Carfin Grotto which is Scotland's national shrine to Our Lady of Lourdes. A National Pilgrimage will take place on Sunday 25 September, starting at 3pm. Then, each Diocese in Scotland will lead a day of Masses, ceremonies and events. The allocated day for the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh (along with the Diocese of Aberdeen) is Thursday 29 September . The programme for the day on Thursday 29 September is detailed below. We hope that you will be able to join us in Carfin Shrine for this unique celebration Preparation for the visit In preparation for the visit of the relics to Scotland we invite you to view a few short videos. These are detailed below: You can view the UK trailer at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFRMIvD9AiI Watch this film about the life of St Bernadette: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QiJ9nvup_U You can also visit the official UK relics tour website at: https://stbernadette.org.uk Programme for Thursday 29 September

Acerca de Fundraising The Hospitalité Committee raises funds in order to carry out its aims including promoting the message of Lourdes in the Archdiocese, and providing financial assistance to helpers and sick pilgrims. In order to carry out this work, it is vital that a steady stream of income is maintained. Below are some of the ways that our committee (and associated groups) raise funds. We hope that you will be able to support our work. Online donations * We have set up an easy way to make donations via the web or via text, with or without GiftAid. To donate £5, text IXRZ02 to 70970 To donate £10, text IXRZ02 to 70191 Larger donations can be made online at http://easydonate.org/IXRZ02 Subscriptions & 200-Club We rely upon members subscriptions each year to assist with administration costs, etc. Our ‘Subs’ are minimum donation of £5 per year. You can either pay this directly to Paul Barry at any event, or by Standing Order. Information regarding payment of 200 Club and ‘Subs’ by Standing Order is outlined below. EasyFundraising Make your shopping easy by visiting: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/edinburglourdes . You shop with over 2,000 well-known retailers such as John Lewis, Boots, Tesco, Argos, M&S and many more. When you make a purchase online, the retailer makes a donation to Edinburgh Lourdes Hospitalité Committee. To remind you to use easyfundraising please follow the link... https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/extra-ways-to-raise/ ...which will remind you to use easyfundraising for all of your purchases. Easy Fundraising also has an App which can be downloaded to iPhone or Android phones. It is an easy and way to support us and it doesn’t cost you any more than your normal shopping would! Legacy Giving Leaving a gift to charity keeps your money work towards the causes that are important to you. Would you consider leaving a legacy to the Edinburgh Lourdes Hospitalite? Please contact us if you would like more information. * 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

All are invited to take part in our summer pilgrimage at the Carfin Lourdes Grotto on Sunday 18 August. Below is a video invite from Archbishop Cushley... Rosary Procession at 2pm Mass at 3pm Archbishop Cushley will be the principal celebrant at the Mass, and priests are invited to concelebrate at the Mass. Take time to explore everything the Grotto has to offer, including the impressive reliquary chapel, the nativity cave and the first life-sized statue in the UK of Carlos Acutis. There will be wonderful hymns from the Lourdes Music Group. The hall will be open for you to buy teas, coffees, soft drinks and cakes It promises to be an uplifting and prayerful day. The address of the Grotto is: 100 Newarthill Rd, Motherwell ML1 5AL If you have enough interest in your parish, why not consider running a coach or minibus. We are praying for good weather and look forward to seeing you there. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us! invite to Carfin Play Video Carfin 24 Watch Now Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Share Channel Info Close Lourdes Day at Carfin Grotto Sunday 18 August 2024

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.

Acerca de Committee Members Please find below a list of Committee Members and Office Bearers of both Committees The Hospitalité Co mmittee Chaplain: The Reverend Jeremy Milne President: D Bald Vice-President: K Thomas Secretary: L Reid Treasurer: P Barry Committee member: P Shearer Committee member: C Banks Committee member: J Williams 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 In loving remembrance of Monsignor Tony Duffy: 1947-2021. RIP. Lourdes was a place that was close to Mgr Tony's heart and so those of us involved in Lourdes mourn our Director, colleague and friend. Eternal rest grant unto him O lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him, and may he rest in peace. Amen St Patrick, pray for him St Paul, pray for him St Anthony, pray for him St Mary Magdalene, pray for him Our Lady of Lourdes pray for him St Bernadette, pray for him Our Lady Mother of the Church, pray for him St Augustine, pray for him St Cuthbert, pray for him Please click on the links below to see tributes, condolence messages and other expressions of support Links: Condolence Book Online Service from Staff & Pupils at St Augustine's High School Lourdes Tribute to Mgr Tony (Video) Obituary

Q&A We understand that Pilgrims will have a lot of questions about Lourdes 2022, especially as we have not been to Lourdes since the pandemic started, or since Brexit occurred. This page will therefore be populated with any questions that we receive, as well as the answers - as and when they are available. Please feel free to submit any questions via the Contact Us page. To return to the Lourdes 2022 page please click here The Q&A's are organised into categories - you can either tab down through all of the questions, or alternatively click on the quick links below to go straight to a specific category. Category Quick Links: Pilgrimage General Pilgrimage Travel Package COVID-19 Travelling to France Travelling back to the UK Pilgrimage General Will the Archdiocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage be going ahead in 2022? We certainly hope so! The current position is that a Pilgrimage will go ahead if circumstances allow it. The Pilgrimage Committee is therefore planning on that basis and the decision has now been made to formally begin preparations and for the Tangney Tours package to be advertised. Which Tour Operator will be providing the Pilgrimage package? In 2022 Tangney Tours have been asked to provide a Pilgrimage package. Is it possible that plans could change? Yes. As mentioned above the decision has already been made to plan for a Pilgrimage. This is important as we have to to allow enough time to let people know and for the Pilgrimage to be organised. H owever, the COVID-19 virus can be unpredictable and there is always a possibility that circumstances could change. The situation will be monitored and it may be necessary to respond to circumstances in order to keep everyone safe. back to top Pilgrimage Travel Package When will I find out the cost of the package? Tangney Tours have provided a travel package. You can pick up a link from our Lourdes 2022 page. back to top COVID-19 Will restrictions be in place for the Pilgrimage as a result of COVID-19? Whilst it is difficult to predict what will happen in the future, there are restrictions in place just now and it is likely that there will be restrictions and mitigations in place if/when we travel. As always any measures will be designed to comply with the law and and related guidance in the UK and France. For example, mitigations may include face coverings, vaccinations, distancing, 'bubbles', isolation protocols, hand hygiene, and CVOVID-19 testing. What are the COVID-19 rules for travel to France? Currently French rules stipulate that visitors must be vaccinated against COVID-19 (if eligible for vaccination) in order to enter the country, and proof of vaccination must be provided. Proof of a negative PCR test taken within 24 hours of departure (over 12 years old) is also currently required and this rule may still be in place in July. This will remain under review as restrictions may change. back to top Travelling to France What about Brexit? Initial discussions with our Travel Agent and with other Lourdes groups would suggest that there will be additional requirements this year due to Brexit, such as new paperwork. Tangney Tours will be advising us further on this and they will ensure that you are kept informed of the situation. Do I need a VISA? The UK Government website lists current rules and these stipulate that it is possible to travel to France without requiring a visa for trips of up to 90 days in any 180 day period. Will there be any changes at the Airport in France? At Border Control it may be necessary to queue in a separate channel from EU residents, show proof of accommodation, insurance, and adequate funds (at least €65 per day) for the trip. There are also limits on the types and volumes of goods that can be taken into France. back to top Travelling back to the UK Are there any restrictions when returning into the UK. As well as the rules for France, travellers will also have to comply with the regulations that are in place for returning to the home country. The current rules relating to Scotland are: Proof of vaccination Complete a passenger locator form We will be guided further on any requirements by Tangney Tours. For any pilgrims travelling from Lourdes directly back to another nation of the UK - the rules are detailed here back to top PilgrimageGen TravelPackage COVID19 France UK Back to Top

Changes to Helper Structures In 2025, we’re making some changes to the structure of our helper teams. These changes are based on feedback from helpers and are designed to better meet the needs of our supported pilgrims. We will be transitioning from our current arrangements to a role-based structure. There will be several new teams, and all helpers will be asked to consider which team they feel they are best suited to. Click on the buttons below to see a description of the duties for each role. Once you've reviewed the information, kindly click the button below to complete a form which lets the organising committee know your helper group preferences: If you have any questions or would like to discuss the options further, please don’t hesitate to contact David Bald at 07816 761922. Transport Team Healthcare Team Saint Frai Team Other Information Submit my Group Preferences Top Transport Team There will be two groups working within the Transport Team. The first group, which will be a larger team will concentrate on transporting supported pilgrims to and from wherever they need to go. This may be to a Mass or ceremony, to a social event, cafe, or shopping. Helpers on this team will work around the pilgrimage programme so the daily shift pattern will vary depending on the programme. The main duty is pushing wheelchairs and pulling voitures (purpose build carriages). This task requires helpers to be able to cope with the physical demands of this work. The second group will be a smaller team and will involve supporting the helpers who are transporting pilgrims by coordinating the movement in and out of the Saint Frai centre. This may involve reserving a lift, or matching up helpers with supported pilgrims in the loading bay. Back to Top Transport Team Healthcare Team The Healthcare Team is comprised of registered doctors, nurses and care assistants and provide care to our supported pilgrims. Back to Top Healthcare Team Saint Frai Team The Saint Frai team supports the work that is done in caring for our supported pilgrims in the Saint Frai Centre The work may involve assisting the medical team with personal care, cleaning of the wards and related areas, or assisting pilgrims in the refectory. Helpers on this team may choose to be involved in one or more of these duties (care, cleaning or refectory) depending on their skills and preferences. The rota structure on this team will likely be more fixed than the Transport Team, for example: Day 1 early to 1pm & 8pm to end of day Day 2 1pm until 8pm Please note that work in the Saint Frai does not restrict people on this team to the Saint Frai itself as they would also take part in the full pilgrimage experience and so may get involved in others tasks - for example assisting pilgrims at Mass, and socialising with pilgrims in cafes and at the excursion. Back to Top Saint Frai Team Other Information Helpers will be asked to stipulate their first and second preference for the team that they would like to be part of. The organising committees will do their best to accommodate all helper preferences but may also need to assign helpers to a different team in order to ensure appropriate care for supported pilgrims. It is envisaged that most young helpers will be involved in the Transport team but it may also be possible for helpers to gain experience in other teams should they wish to do so. It is also important to note that helpers who are part of one team will also be involved in the wider range of general duties - for example, socialising with supported pilgrims, helping at the airport, and giving out water at Mass. Back to Top Other Information

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

Acerca de Mass in St Joseph's Chapel Click on images to enlarge them Return to Gallery Page