pilgrimage 2026 - older holding page with then some modifications
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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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 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 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.
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. Contact us for more information 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.
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.
APPLICATIONS...
Applications are now open for Raphael Pilgrimage 2026 through our on-line booking form.
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.