Lourdes Pilgrimage 2026Monday 25 to Saturday 30 May 2026 The annual Diocesan pilgrimage returns to Lourdes under the leadership of His Grace, Archbishop Bernard Longley and Bishop David Evans. The theme for 2026 is "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee." Please pray for all those considering joining this year’s pilgrimage to Lourdes, as they will be praying for you. For emails with news and updates on this pilgrimage as well as future pilgrimages, please sign up to our Lourdes mailing list: Lourdes Pilgrimage Mailing List Please contact with any queries: Kath White, Pilgrimage Organising Secretary: 0121 230 6288 (office hours 9am – 5pm Monday – Friday) or via email [email protected] Photography in Lourdes The Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage is a very public event attended by hundreds of people. It is likely you will appear in some photographs. We ask all pilgrims and volunteers to familiarise themselves with our Photography Guidance documents: Lourdes 2026 - Photography Guidance Lourdes 2026 - Photography Notice Lourdes App Pilgrims are invited to make use of the Lourdes App (pictured right) on their mobile phones during this year's diocesan pilgrimage. The daily programme will be available from the first day of the pilgrimage, Monday 25 May. Instructions on how to access the Lourdes App Our pilgrimage code is BIRMINGHAM-26 Welcome to Lourdes 2026! His Grace, Archbishop Bernard Longley, shares a welcome message to pilgrims and those following back home. Booking and Travel Arrangements Lourdes 2026 pilgrimage - Monday 25 to Saturday 30 May BOOKING NOW CLOSED **Before you book please ensure you have a valid passport (check here) and a valid GHIC card (check here)** Official Diocesan PilgrimsTo travel with the pilgrimage from start to finish, you can book your flight or coach, plus preferred hotel, via our tour operator Tangney Tours. Birmingham Lourdes Pilgrimage by Air5 nights from £986pp including flights, accommodation, all transfers in France and meals.Book Now - By AirSingle Room Supplements apply. Birmingham Lourdes Pilgrimage by Coach4 nights from £716pp including transport, accommodation and meals.Book Now - By CoachSingle Room Supplements apply. What is included?Once you have made your way to your departure point by your chosen method of transport, the tour operating cost includes: • All travel and transfers to your chosen accommodation in Lourdes.• Full board accommodation (three meals per day) and city taxes included for your chosen hotel.• Fees payable to the Sanctuary that is levied on the Diocese per pilgrim.• Cost of the administration, production and printing of the Diocesan booklets, badges and lanyards.• Support in the event of a medical emergency. If booked through the official pilgrimage and travel through the official tour operator (Tangney Tours) your trip is also fully protected by: • Their ABTA bond (Y5280) which protects all non-flight-based packages.• Their ATOL licence (1220) which protects all bookings made by air.• Their AITO membership - when you book with an AITO member you are assured of the finest personal service, expert knowledge, and a holiday that is fully financially protected.• Their ABTOT (5485) which protects against insolvency of the company. Tangney Tours is fully compliant with UK and EU rules and regulations concerning travel and HM Government’s interpretation of EU Law and Regulations. All suppliers that they use, airlines, coach companies, ferries, hotels and any other suppliers must be compliant with the regulations. Book now Affiliate Pilgrims To join the pilgrimage as an affiliate, you will need to make your own way to Lourdes and arrange your own accommodation. Affiliation is £60 and includes: • Fees payable to the Sanctuary that is levied on the Diocese per pilgrim.• Cost of the administration, production and printing of the Diocesan booklets, badges and lanyards.• Appropriate cover to enable individuals to work with the Accueil Pilgrims.• Please note that in the event of a medical emergency, you will require to hold a valid GHIC card; together with having valid travel insurance. To join us as an affiliate pilgrim please fill in the Affiliation Form: Registration Form for Affiliation Please contact with any queries:Kath White: 0121 230 6288 (office hours 9am – 5pm Monday – Friday) or via email [email protected] Manage Cookie Preferences