Franciscan University

We are excited to meet you this semester on your 10 Day Mission Trip to Lourdes, France! We look forward to seeing you at the Lourdes Virtual Pilgrimage Experience® on Monday, February 16th in Maria Thron Chapel at 8:00 pm.

The Informational Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 17 in Audi Min at TBD time. Is Our Lady calling you to serve?

The 10 Day Mission Trip costs only $399 thanks to generous donors who give to off-set the original cost. There is also a FREE 2-credit hour opportunity for students! Come to the meeting to find out more.

Registration deadline: February 27, 2026
Final Payment deadline: March 6, 2026

Please email Lauren@LourdesVolunteers.org if you have any questions.

We will contact you by email in the coming weeks to continue and finalize plans.

Franciscan University 10 Day Mission Trip to Lourdes:

Serve Our Lady’s pilgrims in Lourdes this year!

March 29-April 5, 2026

$399

Volunteers provide necessary support for the pilgrimage group including:

Transportation Services: wheelchair, voiture and luggage assistance
Dining Room Service: set up, serve, clean up
Housekeeping: clean rooms, floors, bathrooms, make beds, trash removal
Hospitality Service: provide refreshments and assistance to pilgrims
Arrival in Lourdes: PALM SUNDAY, March 29th (Noon-9 pm-no later than 9 pm). Evening Mass
Departure of Lourdes: Check out is after Noon on Easter Sunday, April 5th. Mass is in the Grotto at 8:30 am on Easter Sunday.
Plan to depart after Mass.
Travel in pairs and/or small groups! It is highly discouraged to travel alone!

Payments, Cancellations and Terms

Application and non-refundable $100 deposit due February 27, 2026.

Final payment due March 6, 2026.

All payments are non-refundable after March 6, 2026.

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Need financial assistance? Click here for sponsorship guide!

Contact lauren@lourdesvolunteers.org with any questions!

Read full 2026 Terms and Conditions.

Why come with us?

It is our blessing to join pilgrims on their journey to Lourdes and to pray with them in the Grotto. Celebrating 24 years in service to the sick, we continue to accompany volunteer service pilgrimages to support Our Lady’s pilgrims when journeying to the Grotto. Our pilgrimages are accompanied by Catholic priests and leaders faithful to the Church. It is our privilege to assist volunteers in preparation, in travel and on a transformative life-changing journey to the Grotto bringing healing not only to those they serve but for themselves for many years to come.

Pilgrimage Highlights

Daily Mass, Grotto Mass and International Mass
Candlelight Rosary and Eucharistic Processions
Opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Visit to the Piscines (Baths)
Tours of the Sanctuary and town of Lourdes
Form life-long friendships as you grow in faith in service to Our Lady and her pilgrims

What’s Included

7 Nights shared accommodations
3 self-service meals daily
Pilgrimage Leader and Chaplain
Orientation and training
Guided visits and tours

*Travel from Gaming to Lourdes is not included