ELPHIN and ACHONRY DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES – ASSISTED PILGRIM SECTION

The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes will take place from 29^th August, 2025 to the 3^rd September, 2025 inclusive, under the leadership of Bishop Kevin Doran. Pilgrimage Highlights includes Mass at the Grotto, Torchlight and Blessed Sacrament Processions, Anointing of the Sick, Water Ceremony.  Flights ex Knock Airport.

The Pilgrimage includes the Assisted Pilgrim Section.  Those who travel as part of the Assisted Pilgrim Section will stay in Accueil Notre Dame, which is situated near the Grotto and Sanctuary area.  They will be cared for by the Elphin and Achonry Diocesan Pilgrimage Care Team whilst in Lourdes.  Application forms for the Assisted Pilgrim Section and full details are available from Very Rev. Ray Milton, P.P., Pilgrimage Director, St. John’s, Lecarrow, Co. Roscommon.   (Telephone – 090 6661115).  Closing date for receipt of completed Application Forms is Friday, 16^th June 2025. 

All other enquiries in relation to the Pilgrimage can be directed to Joe Walsh Tours (JWT) at 01 2410800 or email info@joewalshtours.ie

Elphin & Achonry Diocesan Jubilee Pilgrimage to Rome

‘Pilgrims of Hope’ is the theme of Jubilee 2025. To mark this special year of faith, the Diocese of Elphin and the Diocese of Achonry will journey on pilgrimage to Rome from 22^nd to 27^th October, 2025.

This 5 night pilgrimage, led by Fr. Tom Hever and Fr. Vincent Sherlock, promises to be a special time in Rome, visiting Vatican City and Rome’s most important basilicas and religious sites.  Price per person: €1499 on half board basis at centrally located hotel (€300 single room supplement).

For bookings and enquiries: email info@joewalshtours.ie or phone Joe Walsh Tours: 01 241 0800.