pilgrimage 2026
Raphael Pilgrimage to Lourdes is made up of small groups from all around the UK.
With over 70 years of experience, the Raphael Pilgrimage is an inclusive welcoming Pilgrimage for anyone wanting to travel to Lourdes. Our team of volunteer nurses and helpers allow us to provide assistance to those pilgrims who might need support and together we ensure that our pilgrims are able to get the most out of their time in Lourdes. Find out about the team here.
Spiritual direction from our own Pilgrimage Priest and our family atmosphere create the unique and special experience of Raphael Pilgrimage.
Contact us for more information here.
With over 70 years of experience, the Raphael Pilgrimage is an inclusive welcoming Pilgrimage for anyone wanting to travel to Lourdes. Our team of volunteer nurses and helpers allow us to provide assistance to those pilgrims who might need support and together we ensure that our pilgrims are able to get the most out of their time in Lourdes. Find out about the team here.
Spiritual direction from our own Pilgrimage Priest and our family atmosphere create the unique and special experience of Raphael Pilgrimage.
Contact us for more information here.
|
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
Friday 21st to Friday 28th August 2026 Price £1146 including insurance and full board accommodation at the Padoue Hotel. Single person supplement of £259 for those who would prefer a room on their own To apply to join the pilgrimage please complete the application using the link here. Financial support is available through the Gilbert Thompson Memorial Fund. |
Flight options on chartered flights from Stansted and Birmingham direct to Lourdes. Our stay will again be at the Padoue hotel where we always receive a warm friendly welcome.
An overview of our programme and further information can be found below. You can see photos from last year's Pilgrimage here.
If you would like to find out more about Raphael or have any questions you can contact us here.
An overview of our programme and further information can be found below. You can see photos from last year's Pilgrimage here.
If you would like to find out more about Raphael or have any questions you can contact us here.
OUR STAY IN LOURDES...
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. Accessible rooms are available and most rooms have walk-in showers. 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. Accessible rooms are available and most rooms have walk-in showers. 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.
APPLICATIONS...
Applications are now open for Raphael Pilgrimage 2026 through our on-line booking form. 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. Please contact us to find out more about what support options are available.
We are again working with our tour operator Tangney Tours who have huge experience supporting Pilgrimage to Lourdes.
If you would like further information Raphael or 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 further information Raphael or Pilgrimage 2026 please contact us here.