One of our pilgrims kindly shared their memories of this year's pilgrimage to Lourdes.

Straight after the International Mass we assembled to walk as a group through the Grotto. It was a humbling experience.

We have started our last full day here in Lourdes attending the International Mass in the enormous Underground Basilica. Then on to light...

The day starting with an exciting visit to the Pic du Jer and a ride on the funicular railway. The Pic du Jer is a summit in the...

This afternoon Father Anthony and Plymouth Diocese have been asked to led the Procession of the Blessed Sacrament. We are all beyond...

What a jam-packed day it's been. This evening we were again asked to lead, this time the Torchlight Procession. Our wonderful youth were...

This morning we travelled to the beautiful Cité Saint Pierre to celebrate Mass at the Cathedral in the Trees. It was in this, the most...

This afternoon we all took a trip into the mountains to visit Gavarnie, the highest village in the Pyrenees. The scenery was...

This afternoon, we lit candles and said prayers for everyone back home in our parishes and across the Diocese. Following the...

This afternoon we celebrated our penitential service at the lovely St. Come Chapel with our musicians setting the tone perfectly. Then we...

This morning we started the day with Mass at St Bernadette's Altar. It was wet but that didn't discourage us. Fr. James led the Mass with...

We are all settling into life here in Lourdes. The hotel is comfortable and very close to the Domaine. It's very special spending time...

Fr. Anthony and Fr. James led a beautiful Mass at the Grotto this morning. With our altar servers, readers and musicians all taking part.

The banner is out, and we're off to celebrate Mass at the Grotto

Pilgrims boarding at Bristol

Travel day - part two