Raphael, unlike most other pilgrimages...
...aims to be 100% working pilgrimage.
That is, we take only sick pilgrims and those who care for them (helpers of every kind - priests, deacon, doctors, nurses, male lay helpers ("brancardiers") and female lay helpers ("handmaids"). If you are applying to come as a helper you must be prepared to roll up your sleeves! We take enormous pride in the loving care of our sick pilgrims, and we are regarded very highly indeed by the Lourdes 'Authority' (the Hospitalite) for our standards of both professional and practical organisation. Being small we can keep a good 'family feeling'. |
