An Update From Lourdes
An update from the rector of the Lourdes Sanctuary, Monsignor Oliver Ribadeau Dumas… Dear friends, President Macron spoke a few days ago and gave new perspectives on the health crisis we are going...
View ArticleJoin Us On Our Lourdes Walk Of Hope
We all know we’re not able to go on to Lourdes this year, so we’re going to bring you the next best thing – a virtual pilgrimage! Bishop Terry has agreed to lead a programme of online services from St...
View ArticleAn Easter Message From Our Pilgrimage Director
Who would have thought 12 months ago that we would still be in a state of uncertainty and lockdown? Life has been very uncertain over the last 12 months. Sadly, we have lost some very special people...
View ArticleImportant Announcement: Joe Walsh Tours
I am sorry to have to inform you that as of April 27 2021, Joe Walsh Pilgrim Tours will cease trading.Having spoken to David Walsh the CEO of the company he has assured me that there was no...
View ArticleA Tribute To Harrison Torr
A celebration of the life of Harrison Torr will be held at St Bede’s Church, Hull, at noon on Tuesday July 27. Harrison died in March 2020 after a courageous fight against cancer. Father Dominique...
View ArticleLourdes Returns For 2022!
We are asking you to register your interest for our 2022 pilgrimage, which we are starting to plan for now.It is important for us in these early planning stages that we get a feel for numbers who...
View ArticleNames Come In For Memorial Book
Names have been coming in for the new Lourdes Memorial Book that we plan to take when we return on pilgrimage next year. The book will list the names of deceased Hospitalité members, pilgrims,...
View ArticleLourdes 2022: Terms and Conditions for all pilgrims
As everyone is aware, we have unfortunately had to cancel the last two pilgrimages to Lourdes due to the severity of the Covid-19 pandemic. It is our intention to hold a pilgrimage to Lourdes this...
View ArticleSpecial arrangements for Lourdes 2022 announced
The organising committee has put in place comprehensive arrangements to enable this year’s Diocese of Middlesbrough Pilgrimage to Lourdes to go ahead. We hope as many as possible of those who can do...
View ArticleLourdes 2022: What a pilgrimage!
We returned to Lourdes this spring after a two-year break due to the pandemic. Was it worth the hours of planning, the heartache of “Can we go, can’t we go?” and the final decision to go for it? Well,...
View ArticleJoin us as we celebrate our 70th!
The 70th Diocese of Middlesbrough Pilgrimage to Lourdes will begin on Friday May 26 2023, continuing until Friday June 2.I just want to let people know that the interest already being shown in this...
View ArticleIt was so different, but it worked so well!
We made it! It was different – very different – and at times difficult, but I hope and believe we met those challenges head-on and made them work. I think we all felt a little anxious as we approached...
View ArticleSt Bernadette’s relics to visit our diocese
The relics of St Bernadette will be displayed at three venues within the diocese in October during what is being described as a “once-in-a-lifetime” tour of England, Scotland and Wales. The organisers...
View ArticlePeace, prayer and belonging
CHARLIE PERKINS reflects on a very special Lourdes experience… I thought I knew what to expect when I was going to Lourdes, as I had been before – but I was mistaken. What an experience I had! After...
View ArticleJoin us to celebrate our 70th!
We are pleased to announce that our 70th Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from Friday May 26 to Friday June 2 2023 and will be led by Bishop Terry. As an organising committee, we have...
View ArticleMedal of honour for caring Chris
Parishioners at St Mary’s Cathedral were delighted to share in the celebrations as Lourdes head handmaid Chris Tillotson was presented with the Benemerenti medal.Chris was taken by surprise as Bishop...
View ArticleLourdes policies and procedures
Here you will find a comprehensive list of policies and procedures ahead of our 70th Pilgrimage to Lourdes, from Friday May 26 to Friday June 2 2023. Click on the link to download each document....
View ArticleBook now for 71st pilgrimage
You can now book online for the 71st Diocese of Middlesbrough Pilgrimage to Lourdes.Because of a clash of dates with the Military Pilgrimage, we have altered our normal week and we will be in Lourdes...
View ArticleA week of prayer, care – and a few parties too!
As so often with our diocesan Lourdes pilgrimage, the usual mishaps and mayhem ensued from Saturday, when our school groups left, to Sunday, when the flights departed Teesside Airport.But despite...
View ArticleStunning venue for Lourdes ball
Tickets are available for this year’s Lourdes Hospitalité Ball at Gisborough Hall, Guisborough.The date is Friday October 25, with reception drinks from 6.45pm, everyone seated for dinner 7.30pm and...
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