2009 Pilgrimage

The 2009 pilgrimage was a great success with all pilgrims having a good time despite a tummy bug.

Don't forget that if you wish to provide feedback for our review on the 18th please send it as early as possible. Emails are most welcome.

Helpers' Handbook Errata

The Helpers’ Duties and Information Handbook distributed on the 10th May incorrectly states the various mobile telephone numbers assigned to the Medical Staff and Senior Helpers on page 8.

The corrections and corrected versions are available on the Helpers News page.

Stansted Return Flight

Our lucky Stansted flight pilgrims will now have a few extra hours in Lourdes as our return flight to Stansted has been moved to 18:30 (arriving at 19:30).  We will have the use of the Accueil for a little longer.

Remember to adjust your travel arrangement from Stansted airport accordingly.

Monty McCardle RIP

It is with great sadness that we report that Montague McCardle passed away suddenly at Leicester Royal Infirmary on Sunday 11th January 2009 at around 5.20 am. He was 83 years old and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

A dedicated Brancardier and member of the Knights of Saint Columba, Monty first joined the Society on pilgrimage to Lourdes in 1977. He received his Silver Medal for service to the Pilgrimage in 1981 and his 30 year star for Pilgrimage service in 2006. He enrolled as a Life Friend of the Society in 1991 and was a generous benefactor to both the Society and to the Brancardiers' Association. Since 2005 we were blessed by his company on our Pilgrimage as a Sick Pilgrim, in the Accueil Notre Dame.

May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the Mercy of God and the Intercession of Our Lady, rest in peace.