A Pro Life Pilgrimage to Lourdes

Led by Bishop John Rawsthorne, 13 - 17 Aug 2018

The sanctity of life lies at the heart of Christianity; we respect every human being in whom we see reflected the person of Christ. However, in recent years we have seen how rather than defending this most precious cause we are capable of undermining and threatening it by denying the fullness of humanity to many. Interfering in conception, deciding who is more worthy to live and the point at which they die only denies the basic right of life given to us by God. This pilgrimage is our appeal to Mary, the Mother of God who was willing to sacrifice her son for our sake, so that our society will become more aware of what it is damaging and in danger of destroying.

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ITINERARY

DAY ONE: Stansted - Toulouse - Lourdes

British Airways flight departs from Heathrow at 7:40am. Flybe flight departs Manchester at 7:00am. From Toulouse Airport we transfer together by private coach to Lourdes, where we check in to our hotel, the centrally-located Hotel Stella, for dinner and a four-night stay. After dinner there will be an informal walk to the grotto, where we will say prayers for the intentions of our pilgrimage. Included meal: dinner.

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DAY TWO: Lourdes

After breakfast we take the coach to Cite St Pierre where we will have Mass and will be shown around." The purpose of La Cité St Pierre, situated on the beautiful hillside just above Lourdes, is to provide accommodation for those unable to stay in a hotel. La Cité St Pierre also welcomes all who come to Lourdes to experience the peace and message of Lourdes through a variety of symbolic features. Also, this afternoon we walk and pray at the lower Stations of the Cross. After dinner we are welcome to take part in the Torchlight Procession. Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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DAY THREE: Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes

This morning we will attend the Feast Day Mass in the underground Basilica or in the open air. In the afternoon there will be some free time before we take part in the Blessed Sacrament Procession and in the evening we participate in the Torchlight Procession.

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DAY FOUR: Lourdes - Toulouse - Stansted

This morning we will travel to Hosanna House for a visit and Mass. Afterwards, we travel to the small village of Bartres for time at leisure and lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch we return to Lourdes where the rest of the afternoon will be free to explore, and for private devotions. We are invited to take part in the Blessed Sacrament procession. After dinner, we will visit the Prairie, situated opposite the grotto, to pray the Rosary, appealing to Mary the Mother of God for our society to become more aware of what it is damaging and in danger of destroying. Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

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DAY FIVE: Lourdes - Toulouse - Stansted

After our final Mass at the chapel of the St Frei Hospital, we return to our hotel for breakfast before transferring to Toulouse for our return flight, arriving at Gatwick North Terminal at 3:30pm. Included meal: breakfast.

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This tour involves a substantial amount of walking, some of which will be over irregular surfaces such as cobblestones and badly-maintained walking areas. If everyday walking is something you find difficult, this tour may be unsuitable for you.

This itinerary is a guide and subject to change. 

£649

Travel Insurance: £26

Single room supplement: £88

13/08/18 - 17/08/18

Price Includes:

Scheduled flights: Heathrow - Toulouse with British Airways or Manchester - Toulouse with Flybe Toulouse - Gatwick with easyJet. One piece of check-in luggage up to 20kg. Current U.K. and France airport departure taxes. All touring and transfers as per the itinerary. Accommodation in a shared twin-bedded room with private facilities at Hotel Stella (three stars. http://www.hotelstellalourdes.fr), Lourdes. Mass will be celebrated each day. Pax Travel Tour Manager, Tony Waring, to accompany the group. Entrance fees as per the itinerary. Half-day trip to Bartres. Meal package: four breakfasts, three lunches, four dinners. ATOL and ABTA financial protection.

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Price Extras:

Travel insurance at £26 per person. Single room supplement at £88 for 4 nights (limited availability). atering during the flights. Meals apart from those mentioned in the itinerary. Drinks. Fuel surcharges if passed on by the airlines. Gratuities. Transfers within the U.K.

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Terms of Payment:

Deposit of £200 (plus the insurance premium if the cover we offer is required) per person on booking with a completed booking form. Balance payable is due no later then 13th June 2018.

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The tour price is guaranteed for bookings Pax Travel receives by 19th December 2017. Any bookings Pax receives after this date may be subject to a flight surcharge. If this arises, we would advise you before processing your booking.