Lourdes at Home – Our First Virtual Pilgrimage Begins Today

Friday 31st July 2020

Today sees the beginning of a packed week of events as we come together spiritually for our first virtual Lourdes pilgrimage, to celebrate the theme ‘Every day I go in Spirit to the Grotto’.

Below is a reminder of the programme.

All are invited to get involved, whether you are a long-time member of the Lourdes family or are interested in joining the Lourdes 2021 pilgrimage and want to find out what it’s about.

Last week, Gwyneth, President of Hospitality in the pilgrimage team, spoke on BBC Radio Lancashire about Lourdes at Home and the rescheduling of the 88th diocesan pilgrimage. You can listen to what she had to say by clicking here and scrolling forward to 2h52m30s.

Don’t forget to share your involvement on social media, tagging the diocese @SalfordDiocese and the Lourdes pilgrimage team @SalfordLourdes in your posts!

Friday 31st July, 7pm

On Friday, the first day of Lourdes at home, there will be an introduction from Bishop John with Adoration and Benediction. This will be livestreamed on ChurchServices.tv

Saturday 1st August, 12nn

Video from Bishop John, Gwyneth Walker & members of our pilgrimage family which will be shared on the Salford Lourdes website, the Facebook page and on YouTube.

Sunday 2nd August, 3pm

Livestreamed pilgrimage Mass from Salford Cathedral with Bishop John. This will be livestreamed on ChurchServices.tv

Monday 3rd August, 7pm

A video message from pilgrimage volunteers will be shared on the Salford Lourdes website, the Facebook page and on YouTube.

Tuesday 4th August, 7pm

Stations of the Cross with Bishop John from Salford Cathedral. This will be livestreamed on ChurchServices.tv.

Wednesday 5th August, 7pm

A Rosary and farewell message from Bishop John, followed by footage of a candle being lit in Lourdes to signify the spiritual presence of the Diocese of Salford. This will be livestreamed on ChurchServices.tv

Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.
Saint Bernadette, pray for us.
Stay with us, Lord, on our journey.

To find out more, please visit the Salford Lourdes website