One of the unique moments in the calendar of the Derry Diocese, is the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. For five days, old and young, families and friends, people in good health, people who are in need of care and support, all travel as the South of France, to Lourdes, where a young girl called Bernadette experienced a series of apparitions of the Mary, the mother of Jesus
The Youth Team - older boys and girls from all over the Diocese - is fully integrated into the pilgrimage, helping to push the wheelchairs for our sick, frail or feeble pilgrims; helping with practical matters, assisting with carrying banners and equipment. There are usually about 70 in the Youth Team, who also share in their own activities – visiting the City of the Poor, attending the Torch Light Procession, having special times of prayer together and enjoying recreational times too.
How can I get selected as part of the Derry Diocesan Lourdes Youth Team?
The Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes is from 4th July until 9th July 2019.
Youth applying must be students in Year 13/Leaving Certificate at a school in the Derry Diocese
The cost of youth participating in the pilgrimage is £550.
This includes, flights, transfers, accommodation, full board and 5 pilgrimage T shirts.
The application form can be downloaded here
Please, complete and return (hard copy) to:
The Pilgrimage Secretary,
Derry Diocesan Lourdes Committee,
164 Bishop Street,
Derry.
BT48 6UJ
The closing date is 23rd January 2019
Successful applicants will be notified by 11th February 2019 and will be required to secure their place by paying a deposit of £100 at that stage.