Salford Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage
PILGRIMAGE THEME 2026
'HAIL, FULL OF GRACE,THE LORD IS WITH YOU'
The theme for all pilgrimages to Lourdes each year is set by the Chaplain of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes. Prepare for pilgrimage by reading about the theme below.
Lourdes 2026 - 2028 - A three-year journey with Mary
Over the next three years, the Sanctuary of Lourdes is inviting us on a spiritual pilgrimage, a journey to the heart of the Virgin Mary’s story. We’ll 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 you” (Lk. 1:28)
This is the year of the 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 acknowledgement of God’s wonders.
You can read the about the theme directly on this page via the document viewer below, alternatively you may wish to download the theme to read at a later date in your own time. Simply click on the PDF symbol to the left to download to your computer. We hope that you enjoy reading the theme in preparation for our 92nd diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes in 2026.