Overview & Itinerary
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The 65th IMP takes place between 21 and 25 May 2026.
Military personnel from around the globe will join together in a spirit of fraternity and camaraderie. The UK contingent will join with Bishop Paul Mason, the Principal Service Chaplains, and with other chaplains, in this unique opportunity to enhance the military's prestige in the wider community.
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.
About our pilgrimage
During our pilgrimage, there will be a lot to see and experience. Our pilgrimage and tour of Lourdes includes visits to the Basilica of the Rosary and the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception.
We take part in the Masses, the Stations of the Cross and the blessing of the sick, visit the Grotto of Massabeille where the apparitions of Our Lady took place.
You will have the chance to drink from the spring at the base of the Grotto. The original spring that Bernadette located is still visible, protected by a glass cover and illuminated.
Visit the baths where hundreds of miraculous healings have taken place.
We participate in the evening torchlight processions which is a wonderful experience. Our Lady requested that these processions take place when She appeared to Bernadette.
This programme is subject to change.
