Concessionary Fixed £500 price

To provide certainty, and to encourage pilgrims who might otherwise find the cost too high, the trustees of the Catholic Association have again agreed to fund part of the cost of the pilgrimage from CA charitable funds. 

To that end, 80 PLACES BOOKED THROUGH TANGNEY TOURS ARE AVAILABLE AT A FIXED PRICE OF £500 for assisted pilgrims, helpers, nurses and others. This is in addition to the usual help with funding (see below)...

These reductions and subsidies are for those who would like to stay in the Accueil as Assisted Pilgrims, and for helpers and nurses joining the Pilgrimage, travelling on the Tangney Tours operated flights out of Birmingham or London Stansted (Tangney Tours are the CA’s official travel agent).

Please remember that you will have to submit the following:

• An Application Form (to join us as a helper, nurse or an Assisted Pilgrim); and,

• A Funding Request (if seeking to apply for one of the places above) by emailing chiefs@catholicassociation.co.uk; and,

• A Medical Form (if required); and,

• A direct booking with Tangney Tours. The CA will not make any bookings with Tangney Tours on your behalf.

You can access all of the above via the Apply for Lourdes 2024 page on this website.

To the extent you are allocated one of the funding packages set out above, we will reach out separately in due course. Terms and Conditions apply. If you would like any further information please email contact@catholicassociation.co.uk

If you’re a Volunteer…

Nell Atkin Fund

Eligibility: Anyone travelling as a helper, having completed at least one pilgrimage and who would not be able to travel to Lourdes without financial assistance. Additionally, anyone who has been to Lourdes before but would like to attend Stage (August or any other time of the year) for the first time may also apply for funding.

Prerequisites: Applicants should have completed at least one pilgrimage to Lourdes with the CA.

Grant amount: Grants of up to 50% of the total cost of travel and accommodation may be allowed. This may be exceeded in exceptional cases.

How to apply:

1. Fill out the application form below

2. Inform a member of the CA Hospitalité Committee that you are applying and get their authorisation

3. Submit the form (with the CA Hospitalité Committee member’s recommendation) to the Treasurer of the CA Hospitalité

Closing Date: This is always 30th June in the relevant year.

In addition to grants, this fund may be used for the focused promotion and marketing of Lourdes to potential new young helpers who might otherwise not be aware of its special gifts.

Access the application form by clicking on the button below!

If you’re a Young Helper…

Way Donnelly Fund

Eligibility: Young people meeting the minimum age criteria as helpers (i.e. at least 17 years old at the time of their first pilgrimage, up to a maximum age of 25 at the time of pilgrimage and having completed at least one pilgrimage).

Prerequisites: Individuals should have proved their value to their Head of Service.

Grant amount: Grants of up to 50% of the total cost of travel and accommodation may be allowed. This may be exceeded in exceptional cases.

How to apply:

1. Fill out the application form below

2. Inform your Head of Service/Youth Group Leader that you have submitted the application and get their authorisation

3. Submit the form (with the Head of Service/Youth Group Leader recommendation) to the Treasurer of the CA Hospitalité

Closing Date: This is always 30th June in the relevant year.

Access the application form by clicking on the button below!

If you’re an Assisted Pilgrim…

Assisted Pilgrims Fund

Eligibility: Any pilgrim requiring assistance whether staying in a hotel or the Accueil.

Prerequisites: Applicants should have completed at least one pilgrimage to Lourdes with the CA. 

Grant amount: Grants of up to 50% of the total cost of travel and accommodation may be allowed. This may be exceeded in exceptional cases. Additionally, in exceptional cases, consideration may be given to assisting the carer of an assisted pilgrim.

How to apply:

1. Fill out the application form below

2. Inform a member of the CA Hospitalité Committee that you are applying and get their authorisation

3. Submit the form (with the CA Hospitalité Committee member’s recommendation) to the Treasurer of the CA Hospitalité

Closing Date: This is always 30th June in the relevant year.

Access the application form by clicking on the button below!

If you’d like to join our Stage group…

August Stage Support Fund

Eligibility: People meeting the HNDL age criteria of 18 to 75 and having completed at least one pilgrimage. 

Prerequisites: Applicants should have completed at least one pilgrimage to Lourdes with the CA. 

Grant amount: The fund will meet accommodation and meal costs, as provided by HNDL, of people wishing to attend stage the week before the CA Annual Pilgrimage.

How to apply:

1. Fill out the application form below

2. Inform the CA / HNDL Hospitalité Committee Member or a HNDL Medallist of the August Stage Group that you are applying and get their authorisation

3. Submit the form (with the above recommendation) to the Treasurer of the CA Hospitalité

Closing Date: This is always 30th June in the relevant year.

Access the application form by clicking on the button below!