Pilgrimage to Lourdes

The Director of Pilgrimages is primarily involved in the organisation of the annual pilgrimage to Lourdes. The annual diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes is held every summer. Parish groups, individuals and anyone with a desire to be part of this faith journey is welcome to partake. An annual collection in the parishes of the diocese is used to assist needy people with travel expenses and subsidises the expenses of required medical and professional help for the sick.

Director of Pilgrimages
Mgr. Kevin O'Callaghan PP VG
1 Woodlawn, Model Farm Road, Cork,
Telephone 021-4346818
Email dkoc@iol.ie

The Annual Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage takes place each year from the 11th of June until the 16th of June. (This slot between the 11th to 16th of June is assigned to the Cork and Ross Diocese and does not change from year to year.)

As the pilgrims who travel with the Cork and Ross pilgrimage are pretty numerous it is necessary to have at least five planes to cater for the numbers. One of these planes is reserved totally for the Invalids who travel accompanied by the nurses and the doctors. Our reserved accommodation for invalids in Lourdes is 120.

2009 Plans:

More than a few hotels are also reserved. They are as follows:

• Hotel St. Louis De France €699
• Hotel Tara 699
• Hotel Agena  725
• Hotel Jeanne D’Arc 725
• Hotel Mediterranee 725
• Hotel Paradis  725
• Hotel Chapelle 729
• Hotel Solitud 735
• Hotel Gallia Londres 739
• Hotel Padoue 739
• Hotel St. Sauveur €739
  Not included: single room supplement at €175 – on request.

1. Air travel Cork/Lourdes return.
2. Transfer and assistance between Lourdes airport and your hotel on arrival and departure.
3. Full board and accommodation in Lourdes.
4. Airport tax, Lourdes Hotel tax.
5. Fully comprehensive insurance.
6. Pilgrimage badge.
7. Representatives from Joe Walsh Tours will ensure all pilgrims receive a very high standard of service throughout the pilgrimage.
8. Based on fuel/exchange rate November 2008.
9. New Government departure tax.

All bookings on the Pilgrimage should be made through Joe Walsh Tours office. 

Contact Joe Walsh Tours, Patrick Street, Cork, Tel; 021-4277120 or see Joe Walsh Tours

Visit Lourdes online at: www.lourdes-france.com

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Diocese of Cork and Ross, Cork and Ross Offices, Redemption Road, Cork, Ireland T: +353 (0)21 4301717  F: +353 (0)21 4301557  E: secretary@corkandross.org Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm (Closed Holydays and Public Holidays)