Franciscan University

Franciscan University Lourdes Mission Trips:

Serve Our Lady’s pilgrims in Lourdes this year!

March 30-April 6, 2024

$299

Volunteers serve on the “frontlines” in welcoming pilgrims from around the world with the Hospitalé Notre Dame de Lourdes (HNDL)

The purpose of the HNDL association is:

To welcome pilgrims to Lourdes and especially those who are sick, disabled or alone and in need, from all countries, and to facilitate their pilgrimage.
To make possible, through its service, the major celebrations in the Sanctuary.
To teach and share the message of Lourdes.

Payments, Cancellations and Terms

Application and non-refundable $100 deposit due February 14.

Final payment due February 28.

All payments are non-refundable after February 28.

October 6-13, 2024

$299

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.

Payments, Cancellations and Terms

Application and non-refundable deposit due September 12.

Final payment due September 19.

All payments are non-refundable after September 19.

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Contact courtney@lourdesvolunteers.org with any questions!

Read full Terms and Conditions 2024.

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 20 years in service to the sick in July of 2022, 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

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

*Travel from Gaming to Lourdes is not included

Daily Itinerary: Holy Week Pilgrimage

Day 1

Plan to arrive Saturday, March 30 by 4 PM.

Arrivals and check in; Mass, Grotto visit, and dinner.

Day 2

French Breakfast and Mass is followed by registration with Hospitalé.

Days 3-7

All first year volunteers will serve in a team within St. Joseph Service assisting in the Grotto, Piscines, ceremonies, train stations, airport and the Accueils (hospital-like facilities) in Lourdes. Includes site visits, tours and overviews of services within the HNDL.

Day 8

Plan to depart after 12 PM on Saturday, April 6.

Early breakfast and check-out.

Daily Itinerary: October Pilgrimage

Day 1

Plan to arrive Sunday October 6 by 4 PM.

Arrivals and check in; Mass, Grotto visit, and dinner.

Day 2

French Breakfast and Mass is followed by orientation with training for pilgrimage service. Preparations made for arrival of pilgrims.

Day 3

Welcome Pilgrims to Lourdes! Greet with wheelchair and luggage assistance and joyful song! Our Pilgrimage Family is complete!

Days 4-7

Service as per our pilgrimage schedule. Learn about The Message of Lourdes, tour the Sanctuary “In the Footsteps of Bernadette” with visits to the basilicas of the Sanctuary, Boly Mill birthplace and Cachot jail, home of Bernadette Soubirous.

Day 8

Plan to depart after 12 PM on October 14.

Early breakfast, clean out and farewell to pilgrims.