Each year in May, the Order of Malta goes on pilgrimage to Lourdes, France. As a part of our Order’s charism to help the sick and the poor, we invite those who are sick, affectionately called Malades, to join us on this pilgrimage. I am writing to invite you to nominate a worthy person for the Order of Malta’s 2025 Lourdes Pilgrimage.
A Malade applicant may be from your current or former parish or from among your family and friends. There is no cost to you for anyone you nominate. The Order of Malta pays for all the expenses for the Malades. We receive about 125 applications each year from the western U. S. and although we wish we were able to bring everyone, we select around 50 Maladesto make the trip. In the past, we have selected both religious and lay people, children, teens and adults for this honor.
The three parameters for your nomination are simply:
A Catholic for whom a pilgrimage to Lourdes would be very meaningful in their lives.
Someone currently dealing with a serious health issue or a life-changing illness.
3) Nominations should be submitted by (insert date).
After receipt of the nomination, I will mail the application to your nominee and arrange a meeting with me. The work of the Order of Malta, the pilgrimage, the application and the selection process will be explained at the meeting.
Use the enclosed form for your nomination letter. I can send you additional forms if you have more than one candidate. Please contact me if you have any questions (I can be reached at 408-666-2615 or by email at [email protected]
The dates for the 2025 Lourdes Pilgrimage are April 29- May 7, 2025.