DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2025 – UPDATE
The Lourdes pilgrimage has been very popular this year and the chartered flight from Leeds is now fully booked.
The Pilgrimage did secure some seats on the scheduled Ryanair flight from Stansted, but these are now also taken.
As all our pre-paid seats are now full, anyone still wishing to book through Tangney Tours will be subject to a supplement, which may rise or fall, depending on the Ryanair pricing quoted at the time of booking.
In previous years the pilgrimage was able to reserve a second smaller charter, however since the pandemic this is no longer an option.
If you are still interested in joining the pilgrimage this year, please contact Tangney Tours (01732 886666) for more information, as soon as possible.
Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Friday 4th – Thursday 10th July 2025
The next annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place from Friday 4th – Thursday 10th July 2025.
The pilgrimage is led by Bishop Marcus Stock and is being organised through Tangney Tours
The first Leeds Diocesan Pilgrimage started in 1928. Only two diocesan groups predate us, Liverpool and Salford.
The pilgrimage provides us with a unique opportunity to gather as a Diocese with our Bishop, to pray and journey together in faith. It is a time to stand apart from the rigours of life and seek the peace, healing, and grace which a pilgrimage experience can afford.
Pilgrims come from all parts of the Diocese and beyond. In Lourdes we encounter pilgrims from all over the world.
Our assisted pilgrims, those who may be elderly, frail, or dependent are supported by our own team of willing volunteers, including doctors, nurses, other allied health professionals and many others with different backgrounds and experiences.
All volunteers are self-funding and give up their own time to support those who are less able. They serve in a spirit inspired by love of God and love of neighbour.
Our schools make up a large part of our pilgrimage group, with around 300 young students from Years 10 and 12, who support the assisted pilgrims with wheelchair pushing, good company and friendship.
The pilgrimage meets all Catholic Safeguarding requirements and fully implements the legislation, ensuring the well-being and safe care for all those in need.
Important Dates…
Meet the Pilgrims and Teams – Hinsley Hall – Coffee Afternoon
Nurses will be available to complete nursing assessments for pilgrims who need support and there will be an opportunity to ask questions
ALL WELCOME – please join us
Pre-departure Mass
Saturday 7th June at 11:30 at St. Anne’s Cathedral, Leeds followed by refreshments in the Wheeler Hall.
All Welcome
(Disabled access parking bays can be pre-booked online, at Q-Park at The Light Car Park, opposite the Cathedral)
Information Evening
Monday 24th February 2025 6pm – 7pm
