Latest News The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2026 The next Annual Pilgrimage to Lourdes with the Archdiocese of Birmingham runs Monday 25 to Saturday 30 May 2026. The pilgrimage returns to Lourdes under the leadership of His Grace, Archbishop Bernard Longley and Bishop David Evans. Lourdes Pilgrimage website Follow the Pilgrimage daily here The theme for 2026 is "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee." The Lourdes Sanctuary has shared the themes for the next three years as we journey with Mary. 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. Discover the Lourdes Pilgrimage Sign up for mailing list 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 Manage Cookie Preferences