Under the Leadership of the 

Rt. Rev. John Rawsthorne Bishop of Hallam

29th June to 4th July
2006

£445 inclusive

The Hallam Pilgrimage
is renowned for the way in which it takes care of its sick. All Pilgrims stay in good quality hotels and thanks to the dedication of the doctors, nurses and helpers who are part of the Pilgrimage, those who are sick have no need to stay in hospitals.

With 20 years experience, our Pilgrimage is geared to helping those who are sick to make their way in safety and comfort to the Shrine at Lourdes. Wheelchairs are provided for those who need them and helpers are assigned to each hotel.

Our Pilgrimage Journey will begin on the morning of Thursday, 29th June when groups set off by coach for the Airport from the various parishes throughout the Diocese. Help is on hand for those who need it to check-in and board the aircraft for the flight to Lourdes. There are meals on the flight and coaches available to transfer our pilgrims to their hotels, all of which are within easy walking distance of the Domain.

For the next six days .........
new friendships will be forged and old acquaintances renewed as our programme unfolds.

We try to keep parish groups together in the same hotel but our first priority is to meet the needs of our sick pilgrims.

A distinctive badge which pilgrims receive with their prayer book and programme is easily recognised in the streets of Lourdes or in the holy places around the Grotto.

A focal point of our Pilgrimage
is the Blessed Sacrament Procession which takes place each afternoon during which the sick receive a blessing.

Later each evening, pilgrims make their way to the Domain for the Torchlight Procession in honour of Our Lady. Our pilgrims are welcome to take part in the procession or at the International Mass which takes place in the underground Basilica.

Youth Section

A group of young people travels with the pilgrimage. Some travel overland from 26 June- 5 July. A smaller group travel by air.

The Blessed Sacrament being carried in procession by
Bishop John from the grotto to the
Underground Basilica

The price of the Pilgrimage
has been kept as low as possible as we do not
employ agents. All of the work is undertaken by very experienced volunteers.

Included in the price is:
6 days (5 nights)
full board hotel accommodation
Return flight from UK Airport  - Lourdes
with hot in-flight meals
Coaches between the Diocese, Airport & Hotels
Group Travel Insurance
Cover Prayer Book and Pilgrimage Badge

If you would like further details or to speak
to somebody about the Pilgrimage,
please telephone:
Hallam Lourdes Office (01302) 364552

If you would like to join the  2006 Hallam Pilgrimage
please contact the number above requesting a booking form.

Or click here for online Booking Form