Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes

The congregation that attended the Homily of Fr Gareth Byrne at the Grotto of Lourdes for the Blessed Mary's birthday on the 8th of September. They are congregated in front of a marble statue which contains the Blessed Mary and two other figures from the Bible one of which is the Child Jesus. There are paintings of the apostles depicted around the statue. The Church spire can be seen in the background in the clear blue sky. On either side of the steps there are two other statues. There are flags on the ground behind the congregation.

Welcome & History

Graphic of a large group of people on the September pilgrimage walking with Lourdes Cathedral in the background.

Pilgrimage Leadership
Graphic for the pilgrimages page which depicts members of the clergy walking with an archbishop in their uniforms with other people following them on a pilgrimage.

Pilgrimage Office & Contacts
Graphic for the Helpers registration. Graphic shows a group of priests in white gowns standing beside a cave with a statue of Mary engraved into it. There are a group of candles and an altar with a stand also featured in the graphic.

Volunteering

Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
September 3 to 8, 2026

Over the next three years, the Sanctuary of Lourdes is inviting us on a spiritual pilgrimage, “A journey into the heart of Mary, guided by the Gospel of Saint Luke”.

Pastoral theme for 2026:

The Annunciation
Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you
(Luke 1:28)

This is the year of the welcome, of listening and of the ‘Yes’ that changed everything

(2027: The Visitation; 2028: The Magnificat)

Application for the Assisted Section of our Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2026 has now closed. We have accepted 115 Applicants so far and hope to travel with around 120 assisted pilgrims supported by a strong team of volunteer Doctors, Nurses, Helpers and Schools Groups.

Our sincere thanks to all parishes for bringing the Diocesan Pilgrimage to the attention of your parishioners.

We continue to gratefully accept donations through the Lourdes Office directly or donate via our Payzone link to support our Assisted Pilgrims

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