PILGRIMAGE THEME
Each year, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes presents a theme which provides a pastoral and planning framework for pilgrimage organisers and leaders, giving them ideas for the organisation of pilgrimages and events in the sanctuary during the year.
The theme for pilgrimages in 2026 is, ‘Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.’
The Lourdes Sanctuary has shared the themes for the next 3 years as we journey with Mary.
Lourdes 2026 – 2028
A 3 year journey with Mary
Over the next 3 years, the Sanctuary of Lourdes is inviting us on a spiritual pilgrimage, a journey to the heart of the Virgin Mary’s story. We will go step-by-step, guided by the Gospel of Luke.
Our journey, our hope
2026: the Annunciation
‘Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.’ (Lk 1:28)
This is the year of welcome, of listening and of the ‘yes’ that changed everything.
2027: the Visitation
‘In those days Mary set out and went with haste….’ (Lk 1:39)
This is the year of service, of joyful charity and of reaching out to others.
2028: the Magnificat
‘His mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation.’ (Lk 1:50)
This is the year of praise, of gratitude and of singing in praise of God’s wonders.
