By sponsoring a young person or young adult to join the Diocese of Nottingham pilgrimage to Lourdes in July 2026, you’re helping to make an extraordinary journey of faith and service possible. Your generosity enables young people to accompany and care for assisted pilgrims, offering practical support, friendship, and compassion to those who need it most. In Lourdes, these young volunteers don’t just give their time—they grow in confidence, faith, and understanding as they serve with humility and love. Your sponsorship is an investment in both the dignity of our assisted pilgrims and the formation of the next generation of compassionate, faith-filled leaders.

For many young people, Lourdes becomes a true mountaintop moment—a time set apart where faith is deepened, horizons are widened, and God feels especially close. Stepping away from everyday routines and into the beauty, prayer, and community of Lourdes allows young people to encounter Christ in powerful and life-changing ways. Through shared worship, quiet reflection, and moments of joyful service, they often discover a renewed sense of purpose and belonging. These experiences stay with them long after the pilgrimage ends, shaping their faith and guiding their lives in lasting and meaningful ways.

Whether you are able to sponsor £5 or £500, we are so very grateful for every £1 that makes this once in a lifetime opportunity for some of our young people. We thank you for your time in reading this and ask that you keep us in your prayers, we will keep you in ours. God bless.