pilgrimage 2026
Raphael Pilgrimage to Lourdes is made up of small groups from all around the UK. Our pilgrims currently join either from Stansted or Birmingham airport or travel overland as a group or independently and join the pilgrimage in Lourdes. With over 70 years of experience, the Raphael Pilgrimage is an inclusive welcoming Pilgrimage for anyone wanting to travel to Lourdes. We are able to provide assistance to those pilgrims who might need support. Spiritual direction from our own Pilgrimage Priest and our family atmosphere create the unique and special experience of Raphael Pilgrimage.
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The dates for Pilgrimage 2026 are Friday 21st to Friday 28th August 2026, with departures on chartered flights available from Stansted and Birmingham direct to Lourdes. Our draft 2026 programme can be found below. You can find out about last year's Pilgrimage here. We are currently waiting for prices for 2026 Pilgrimage. Applications will be open in early 2026. If you would like to be included in our mailing list you can contact us here. |
APPLICATIONS...
Applications for Raphael Pilgrimage 2026 will be through our on-line booking form available from our website. Look out for booking information in early 2026.
We are again working with our tour operator Tangney Tours who have huge experience supporting Pilgrimage to Lourdes.
If you would like to receive an email notification when applications are open or further information about Pilgrimage 2026 please contact us here.
We are again working with our tour operator Tangney Tours who have huge experience supporting Pilgrimage to Lourdes.
If you would like to receive an email notification when applications are open or further information about Pilgrimage 2026 please contact us here.
WHERE WE STAY...
For our 2026 pilgrimage we are delighted to be staying again at the Padoue Hotel which is situated conveniently for access to the Domain and the various popular Lourdes sights and facilities.
The hotel team at the Padoue are very accommodating and help to make the week in Lourdes a comfortable and enjoyable time. Accommodation is provided on a Full Board basis and all transfers upon arrival in Lourdes are included in the price.
Our Tour Operator Tangney Tours arrange transfers as well as our excursion during the week.
The hotel team at the Padoue are very accommodating and help to make the week in Lourdes a comfortable and enjoyable time. Accommodation is provided on a Full Board basis and all transfers upon arrival in Lourdes are included in the price.
Our Tour Operator Tangney Tours arrange transfers as well as our excursion during the week.
In addition to this spiritual and medical support, we have a team of volunteers ably led by our Director - Rachel Booth and Chief Brancardier - Trevor McKean who ensure that our pilgrims are able to get the most out of their time in Lourdes.ntact us for more information here.
If you would like to join the pilgrimage but find yourself unable to meet the cost, then we may be able to assist through a grant from the Gilbert Thompson Memorial Fund.