Anniversary visit to Lourdes

More than 400 people with disabilities are on a pilgrimage to Lourdes this week, accompanied by Bishop Christopher Jones of Elphin and Bishop Dermot O'Mahony, retired Auxiliary Bishop of Dublin.

In all 1,120 people are on the pilgrimage, which includes doctors, nurses, carers and chaplains who are looking after the 431 guests with disabilities.

This year Lourdes celebrates 150 years since the apparitions there.

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