Nottingham Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage 2025

14th - 18th July 2025
In-person
Lourdes, France
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Lourdes pastoral theme 2025: "With Mary, Pilgrims of Hope"

A message from Bishop Patrick McKinney

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Pilgrimage Details

The Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage will be held between Monday 14th and Friday 18th July.  

Bookings organised via Tangney Tours, click here to book! For more information contact Tangney Tours, or simon.gillespie@dicoeseofnottingham.uk

Music

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Young People & Schools Groups

Contact simon.gillespie@dioceseofnottingham.uk for more information

Young Adult Hepers (18+)

The Young Adult Team on the Nottingham Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage is a new offering from the diocese. Open to those aged 18-35, this offers a unique opportunity to serve the main pilgrimage, deepen faith, and build lasting friendships.

Young adults will take on a variety of roles, including carrying banners in processions, supporting music ministry, serving at Mass, and assisting with wheelchair maintenance and support. We will also help with catechesis sessions, airport transfers, and hotel support to ensure the smooth running of the pilgrimage. We will also be involved with any evening and free time activities. Finally, there will be opportunities for spiritual formation, including talks and reflections to deepen the pilgrimage experience.

Contact Charles Archer (Young Adult Ministry Lead) charles.archer@dioceseofnottingham.uk for more information!

Lourdes From Home

Last year our "Lourdes From Home" initiative allowed hundreds of viewers to join the Lourdes Pilgrimage via live-stream and email updates, sharing photographs and good news from across the water. This year it's back, with more opportunities to engage.

Registrants have the option to receive a physical 'Pilgrim Pack' posted to one's own home, complete with:

  • Pilgrimage Booklet
  • A physical candle lit for them in Lourdes
  • A Zoom link for a live group call with Bishop Patrick
  • Their intentions taken to the Grotto
  • Daily updates via e-mail
  • Other goodies to enhance their Lourdes From Home experience

For more details contact communications@dioceseofnottingham.uk

Basic Information:

  • Monday 14th - Friday 18th July
  • In and out of East Midlands and Lourdes airport

Lourdes Mini-Documentary: Real Stories, Real People

Visit dioceseofnottingham.uk/news/lourdesfromhome to look back at the 2023 pilgrimage!

Key contacts

Rev Gregory Tobin
Parish Priest, Director of the Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage
Clergy
Fr Simon Gillespie
Bishop's Secretary, Episcopal Vicar for Catholic Education Service, Deputy Director of the Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage
Office of the Bishop
Joe Hopkins, BA, BDiv
Director of Adult Formation for Mission
Adult Formation
Naomi Archer-Roberts
Director of Communications (DCO)
Communications
Rev Deacon David Knight
Deacon
Clergy
Charles Archer
Young Adult Ministry Lead
Adult Formation

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