The young adult helpers met on Saturday to prepare ahead of the pilgrimage to Lourdes
Preparations are well underway for this year’s Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes, which will see more than 400 pilgrims travel next week.
On Friday evening, the nurses, helpers, and Civil Defense volunteers who care for assisted pilgrims gathered to finalize rosters and review the practical arrangements for the pilgrimage.
Earlier that afternoon, school helpers from three post-primary schools across the diocese came together for a preparatory session, which also included time for their own personal faith formation.
On Saturday, young adult helpers met in Mardyke House for an afternoon of formation. The gathering began with lunch, giving the group a chance to get to know one another. They were introduced to the story of Lourdes and St. Bernadette before sharing their hopes and expectations for the pilgrimage. The day concluded with the celebration of Mass in the Presentation Brothers’ oratory.
The Lourdes School Helpers met in Mardyke House on Friday afternoon, which included time for their own personal faith formation.
