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Lourdes Pilgrimage 2018 – Youth Volunteers

Volunteers for the Kildare and Leighlin pilgrimage to Lourdes 16th – 21st July 2018 can express their interest by following this link and submitting the required information or by downloading this form and returning it to Cathríona Kelly, Faith Development Services, Cathedral Parish Centre, College St., Carlow.

Booking forms are now available for those wishing to travel, please download the booking form and return with payment to Cathriona Kelly, Faith Development Services, Cathedral Parish Centre, College st, Carlow.

The first deposit of €150 is due by 9th March.

As places are limited, in order to travel as volunteer, young people must have completed or be currently participating in the Pope John Paul II Award programme with Kildare and Leighlin diocese.  

Volunteers who are under 18 years of age must fill out the official Kildare & Leighlin safeguarding form.  

Those who are 18 years or older (as from 16th July 2018) must complete the Garda Vetting process. The forms are available to download and must be returned to the above address as soon as possible. Photocopies of ID and address verification MUST accompany the application.

How To Complete a Vetting Form

Vetting Checklist

Vetting Form