Oblate Youth Service work in Lourdes

The Oblate Youth Service in Lourdes

Since 1987, the Oblate Youth Service (OYS) have joined up to form part of the annual Anglo-Irish Oblate pilgrimage to Lourdes each September. The priority of OYS members in Lourdes is to assist our guests, while at the same time having the opportunity to develop aspects of their own personal faith. Below you can read about the history of the OYS involvement in Lourdes, the experience of an OYS member in Lourdes, and details on how to get involved in this year's Lourdes Pilgrimage.

History of the OYS in Lourdes

Read about the history of Lourdes, the place where the concept of the Oblate Youth Service was born and grew. Learn more about the history of St Bernadette, the story of the apparitions and why Lourdes has become a place of comfort, challenge, and hope for many. Explore the history of the Oblates involvement in Lourdes through the years.

History of the OYS in Lourdes

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My OYS Lourdes Experience

Oblate Youth Service member, Kiwe Zulu, shares her experience of working in Lourdes with the sick of the Oblate Pilgrimage. Kiwe has been part of the Oblate Youth Service for many years and has fond memories and experinces of her time spent in Lourdes. This is just a small insight into what makes the experience of Lourdes so special for her.

My Lourdes Experience

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Volunteer in Lourdes 2022

Join the Oblate Youth Service and volunteer in Lourdes 2017. Are you aged 17-30? Are you available to travel to Lourdes between September 15th - 23rd? Why not engage in the Lourdes experience which has the potential to shape young lives. Young volunteers will return with a different outlook on life after working with the sick.

Volunteer in Lourdes 2017

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