Catholic Association Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Lourdes 2026 - 2028 - A three-year journey with Mary
Over the next three years, the Sanctuary of Lourdes is inviting us on a spiritual pilgrimage, a journey to the heart of the Virgin Mary’s story. We’ll go step by step, guided by the Gospel of Luke.
Our journey, our hope
2026 : the Annunciation
“Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you” (Lk. 1:28)
This is the year of the welcome, of listening and of the ‘yes’ that changed everything.
2027 : the Visitation
“In those days Mary set out and went with haste…” (Lk. 1 :39)
This is the year of service, of joyful charity and of reaching out to others.
2028 : the Magnificat
“His mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation.” (Lk. 1:50)
This is the year of praise, of gratitude and of singing in acknowledgement of God’s wonders.
In 2026, we are at the beginning of our adventure…
We’ll let ourselves be guided by the story of the
Annunciation.
Our purpose is to follow Mary on the threshold of her incredible adventure of faith, at the very beginning of her absolute trust in God’s will.
Let us join her in the house of Nazareth. Let us open our hearts to the Word.
The CA Pilgrimage to Lourdes
By Air from Stansted and Birmingham as well as overland with the Jumbulance.
CA by Air - Stansted
Travel on the CA pilgrimage by Air from Stansted.
Departing from London Stansted Airport, we will fly on a charter flight direct to Lourdes.
Once in Lourdes we will participate in the pilgrimage program.
We look forward to welcoming you this year!
Stansted - BOOK nowCA by Air - Birmingham
Travel on the CA pilgrimage by Air from Birmingham.
Departing from Birmingham Airport, we will fly on a charter flight direct to Lourdes.
Once in Lourdes we will participate in the pilgrimage program.
We look forward to welcoming you this year!
Birmingham - BOOK nowCA by Accueil options
Travel on the CA pilgrimage by Air from Stansted, Birmingham or overland by Jumbulance.
Once in Lourdes we will participate in the pilgrimage program.
Accueil optionsCA Youth Pilgrimage
The Young Helpers Group are very simply a group of 16-25 year old volunteers (often first time helpers) who wish to volunteer on our pilgrimage. A number of schools sending volunteers will often arrange for them to attend as part of the YHG, all of whom travel to and from Lourdes together and stay at the same hotel. The YHG is overseen by the YHG Leaders (currently Andy Joyce and Sarah Sparrow).
The Group is subsidised by the CA to encourage young people to experience Lourdes as volunteers. The group travels together, in 2026 this will be on one of the flights.
CA – YouthDiscretionary Funding
To encourage pilgrims who might otherwise find the cost too high, the trustees of the Catholic Association have again agreed to fund part of the cost of the pilgrimage from charitable funds .
See the details and conditions here CA website.
CA Funding