Every year Group 539 takes a group of around 45 pilgrims to HCPT’s Hosanna House near Lourdes, usually in August or September. The group is based in Torquay in South Devon, but we take guests and helpers from all over Devon and beyond. We try to balance the group with young and older pilgrims together…
DetailsThe group boasts more than 80 active members UK wide. Our members are very active in fundraising and our ages range from five to 102!
The group has been to Lourdes every year since 1975 under the direction of Fr Luke. Groups 551 and 552 operate as a double group, with two group leaders and a single administration. Group average age is usually about 62 years old. A third of our pilgrims are usually disabled people, a third older people,…
Group 560 was originally an Easter HCPT group. Young adults wanted the HCPT experience but had grown out of the childrens groups.
Group 507 “Joint Services” takes ex service personnel with disabilities, from all over the UK, to HCPT’s Hosanna House near Lourdes every May. All helpers are service or ex service personnel. The group’s pilgrimage is part of the annual International Military Pilgrimage, where over 20,000 military from 20 countries take part in a pilgrimage of…
Group 567 comprises people from a wide range of ages, ranging from children through to members in their 80s. We also have a super band of young helpers.
