Clotilde

Going to Lourdes was not in my plans for 2018. But, as I have come to realize, my plans and God’s are thankfully not the same. The pilgrimage to Lourdes turned out to be a sorely needed time of reflection and prayer for me, and a deepening of my love for Christ and...

Toni

When my son heard a trip to Lourdes was on my bucket list he said, “Mom, go as a volunteer.” Great idea. I typed: Lourdes volunteer, clicked, arrived at the cyber home of North American Lourdes Volunteers and after reading about their mission and accomplishments,...

Ann

Thanks to all of the volunteers, students, leadership and staff with Our Lady of Lourdes Hospitality North American Volunteers for the October 2018 Pilgrimage – the most memorable spiritual experience of my life.  My faith is strengthened in mind, body and soul and my...

Pam & Jim

Why is Lourdes significant in your lives/faith, 160 after the apparitions?Lourdes is significant in our lives because of the tremendous amount of grace we continually receive there. Just as Our Lady is full of grace, grace is so abundant in Lourdes. It is so easy to...

Debbie

Why did you first decide to join us at a Lourdes Virtual Pilgrimage Experience? A Virtual Pilgrimage had never taken place in Nevada, so this was our first in the state. We know many people who always wanted to go to Lourdes but are unable to, so we wanted to bring...

Fr. Prisk

Why did you first decide to join us on pilgrimage? While I was a student at Franciscan University of Steubenville and studying abroad in Gaming, Austria, I learned about NALV and participated in my first pilgrimage.   What has been your favorite aspect of service?...