Reilly

One of the things that really stood out to me during my time in Lourdes was that through all our differences, everyone was united through Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary. When you went out in the Sanctuary, there were people from all across the world speaking a...

Melinde

Why did you first decide to join us on pilgrimage?  I always wanted to visit different Marian sites, and then, as I was watching EWTN, I saw Marlene Watkins being interviewed by Fr. Mitch Pacwa. The first thing that came to my mind was to serve the sick on a holy...

Solito Family

Why did you first decide to join us on pilgrimage? In the summer of 2016, our family had planned to visit Lourdes, Fatima, & Spain but we got a phone call from a physician friend asking for help in their Medical Mission. When we declined telling her our plans on...

Mary

Why did you first decide to join us on pilgrimage? I attended an NALV Medical Conference in FL in 2017 and decided I wanted to go to Lourdes on one of their Special Needs Pilgrimages.   What has been your favorite aspect of service? The combination of two loves of my...

Amora

I waited to go Lourdes from the time that I was six years old. When I arrived in Lourdes on my first day, I made my way past the Chapel to look for the Grotto. When I rounded the corner, the Grotto came out of nowhere and I didn’t expect it. Seeing the Grotto right in...

Marie

Years ago, a friend from my parish asked me to be a companion for her Mom at Lourdes. I took that offer as a call from Our Mother Mary. Why?  I had just started a new job and was able to ask for those days off, which my new boss supported. These things, plus my bath...