The 65th International Military Pilgrimage (IMP) to Lourdes for the United Kingdom Contingent is due to take place from Thursday, 15th May to Monday, 19th May 2025 with the theme of 'With Mary, Pilgrims of Hope'.  

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Military personnel from around the globe will join together in a spirit of fraternity and camaraderie.  The UK contingent will join with Bishop Paul Mason, the Principal Service Chaplains, and with other chaplains, in this unique opportunity to enhance the military's prestige in the wider community.  

 

A charter flight will travel from Stanstead Airport. Bookings can be made via the booking form found at:

www.tangney-tours.com/imp for those who are being funded by public money. Subsidies are available from Single Service RC Trusts for service personnel who cannot gain funding through their chain of command and a separate booking form should be used for that. This form is available via the link below and must be countersigned by a Catholic Military Chaplain or the Pilgrimage Director. The booking form has further information as does the Defence Instruction & Notice:

2025DIN01-020 65th International Military Pilgrimage to Lourdes (IMP).

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Further information about IMP may be obtained from your local RC military chaplain.  If there is not one serving at your unit, and your own Chaplaincy Team are unable to help, please contact the Pilgrimage Director, Fr Nick Gosnell VG, at: stmichael.stgeorge@live.co.uk

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The IMP is a unique occasion, where service personnel come together in uniform while participating in a series of national and international events.  In a very real sense they act as ambassadors for the Service and their country, engaging with senior political, military and ecclesiastical figures from across the world.

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Booking Form for Single Service Grant Application