Franciscan University

We are excited to meet you this semester! We look forward to seeing you at the Lourdes Virtual Pilgrimage Experience® on Monday, September 1st in Maria Thron Chapel at 7:00 pm.

Our Lourdes Mission Trip Informational Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 2nd in Audi Min at 8:40 pm. Is Our Lady calling you to serve?

The Lourdes Mission Trip costs only $399 thanks to generous donors who give to off-set the full price of this mission. There is also a FREE 2-credit hour opportunity for students! Come to the meeting to find out more.

Registration deadline: September 12, 2025
Payment deadline: September 26, 2025

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

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

Franciscan University Lourdes Mission Trips:

Serve Our Lady’s pilgrims in Lourdes this year!

October 11-18, 2025
(arrive between 12-9 pm
on October 11th)

$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, make beds, clean floors, take out trash and clean bathrooms.
Hospitality Service: provide coffee, tea, Lourdes water and assistance to pilgrims.
Nursing and Pre-Med students: serve with the Medical Team providing assistance with Activities of Daily Living, attending medical meetings and gaining experience with Catholic medical professionals.
Arrival in Lourdes: Saturday, October 11 (Noon-9 pm-no later than 9 pm) Mass at 5 pm; Dinner at 6 pm.
Departure of Lourdes: Check out is after Noon on October 18th. Make travel arrangements after Noon on this day.
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 September 12, 2025.

Final payment due September 26, 2025.

All payments are non-refundable after September 26, 2025.

Apply Here

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Need financial assistance? Click here for sponsorship guide!

Contact courtney@lourdesvolunteers.org with any questions!

Read full 2025 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 23 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) – the Baths are open limited hours, but immersion into the tub is not available at this time. Families can enter together, remain clothed, and experience the “Gesture of Water” in guided prayer, similar to Bernadette during the 9th apparition with Lourdes Water poured over the hands for personal use.
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

Six nights shared accommodations
Three self-service meals daily
Pilgrimage Leader and Chaplain
Guided visits and tours

*Travel from Gaming to Lourdes is not included