Gerard reflects on the Oblates' Lourdes pilgrimage in 2021, which was the second virtual one since the onset of the COVID-19 lockdowns.

The Oblate Community in Ireland and Britain has a long connection with Lourdes. Since the late 19th century, Lourdes pilgrimages have been a regular feature in our annual calendar excepting during WWI and WWII and the last two years of the Covid pandemic.

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The Oblate pilgrimage has always had a very important link with the Irish railway workers of CIÉ, and its predecessor organisations. Gerard shares his reflections on this link here.

For as long as most of us can remember the 17th of September finds us making our way to Lourdes as part of the annual Oblate pilgrimage. This year brings with it new pilgrimage dates, 14th – 19th September.