"In 1858, in a cave situated below the town of Lourdes in the south of France, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared, in person, on eighteen occasions to Bernadette Soubirous, a very poor 14-year-old girl from Lourdes. The first apparition took place on 11th February and the last took place on 16th July. In 2008, Lourdes will celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Apparitions."
From www.lourdes2008.com  
 

DOWNLOADS
The following files are available to download
Mission booklet (pdf) Conference programme Conference recordings Dr.Michael McGloin, Fr.Brito Timothy Radcliffe Mgr Perrier Jean Vanier John Swinton Nicholas King Isolda Ventura Fr Michael Drumm Transcripts Fr Brito: :: Timothy Radcliffe: :: Mgr Perrier: :: Jean Vanier: :: John Swinton: :: Nicholas King: :: Fr Michael Drumm: ::     www.flickr.com HCPT's Called by Name conference photoset
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Transcript of Brother Michael's thoughts on 2008 (speaking in January 2006)
"Whether it's the hundredth anniversary like it was in 1958 or the hundred and fiftieth which it's going to be, it's still the same Lourdes experience and although one has the added emphasis perhaps that this particular chronological milestone has been reached and doubtless there would be all sorts of additional signs and symbols to indicate that, the essential experience of going on pilgrimage is something which doesn't (hopefully) change, it goes on.
So I think they should celebrate it as they have always celebrated it - but with improvements!"

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HCPT special events for 2008

Easter Pilgrimage

The Easter 2008 Pilgrimage ran from Easter Sunday 23rd March. This year the Trust Mass was be led by our friends in America - The ASCPG. See the Easter 2008 page for more details.
 

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Conference: You are called by Name 14 - 16 November 2008

In preparing for the 150th Anniversary of the Apparitions, Mgr Jacques Perrier, Bishop of Tarbes and Lourdes, identified 12 apostolic themes or missions that are especially relevant to Lourdes. He asked certain Lourdes pilgrimage organisations to develop one of those themes as a contribution to the celebration of the 2008 Jubilee of the Sanctuaries at Lourdes, HCPT hosted a thought provoking and inspirational conference in Lourdes on a crisp Autumn weekend.  
400 international travellers, with a large number from the UK, were enlightened through a range of speeches and seminars on “Disability in the Mission of the Church”.  
Delegates were challenged in thought and application on a range of associated topics by a host of renowned speakers including Jean Vanier, Rev. John Swinton, Fr. Timothy Radcliffe, Nicholas King SJ and Fr. Michael Drumm. Each recounted tales and experiences to assist those facing issues and concerns, restoring confidence and ensuring a greater understanding and empathy with those affected.  
Supplemented in addition by engaging seminars debating specific topics, the conference was also brought alive by Liturgies supported by the wonderful Larondina Dance Company whose dancers received both rapturous applause and a standing ovation at Evening Vigil, with the weekend finally culminating in Mass at the Grotto on Sunday morning.  
Departing wearily but fulfilled, delegates left to re-enact Fr. Michael Drumm’s vision of the pilgrims journey and value of returning home to live out our faith through action and application in our own homes and communities.  
 
 
 
 

Conference Programme

The provisional programme for the conference is shown below. A printed copy was given to each delegate on arrival.
 

Friday 14th November

16.35  Interview with Brother Michael Strode OCSO, Founder of HCPT - video presentation
Watch the video
16.45 - 16.55  Opening remarks and prayer Bishop John Rawsthorne Bishop of Hallam; President of HCPT; patron of L’Arche, Dr Michael McGloin Chairman of HCPT
 
16.55 - 17.15  Welcome - reflection on the Jubilee Year, Mgr Jacques Perrier - Bishop of Tarbes & Lourdes []
 
17.15 - 18.00  ‘I have called you by your name’ Timothy Radcliffe OP - Former Master General of the Dominican Order; itinerant preacher[]
 
18.00 - 18.30  Evening Liturgy Fr. Perry Gildea CM with Larondina Dance Company
 
 

Saturday 15th November

08.30 - 08.55  Morning Liturgy Fr. Perry Gildea CM with Larondina Dance Company
 
09.00 - 09.45  ‘ ‘Many Parts, One Body’ - The role of people with disabilities in building community’ Jean Vanier co-founder of the L’Arche communities and Foi et Lumière. []
 
09.45 - 10.45  Seminars
 
11.15 - 11.45  “The spirituality of disability” Rev. Prof. John Swinton - Professor in Practical Theology and Pastoral Care, Aberdeen; Church of Scotland minister[]
 
14.00 - 14.45  ‘Jesus and the Other-Abled’ Nicholas King SJ Biblical Scholar & Translator []
 
15.00 - 15.30  ‘An encounter with a person with disabilities as a ‘Source of Life’ ’ Tugdual Derville, Founder of ‘A Bras Ouverts’
 
16.15 - 17.15  Seminars
 
17.15 - 18.00  The Power of Pilgrimage Fr Michael Drumm, Professor of Theology []
 
18.00 - 18.15  Summary of the day Bishop John Rawsthorne, President of HCPT
 
21.00 - 21.30  Evening Vigil [St Joseph's Chapel] Fr. Perry Gildea CM with Larondina Dance Company
 
 

Sunday 16th November

08.45  Video presentation Steven McDonald - Former New York policeman, severely injured on duty []
 
09.00 - 09.45  Panel session with main speakers Chaired by Dr Michael McGloin, Chairman of HCPT
 
10.00 - 11.00  Mass at the Grotto Bishop John Rawsthorne Bishop of Hallam; President of HCPT; patron of L’Arche
 
 

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Walk 2008

February, Easter, December
Following the success of the two 50 mile walks in 2006, we have planned three walks in 2008! These will take place in February, March and December. More details of how to join in and how you can support our walkers on the Walk 2008 page
 

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