Mission and Ministry

Franciscan Pilgrimage

Pilgrims engage on a journey that takes them outside their familiar lives into an environment where they have the opportunity to search beyond the ordinary in order to come to know God.

Student Criteria

To be considered a student must:

Be a full time undergraduate student in good standing who has earned a minimum of 24 credit hours at Lourdes;
Possess good health and be capable of long and strenuous walks;
Demonstrate a history of community service;
Express a commitment to share the experience with the community;
Read at least one book on the life of Francis of Assisi and Clare of Assisi, and review other materials placed on reserve in the library;
Be open to new insights and discoveries;
Participate in pre-pilgrimage gatherings for the purpose of getting to know other participants and answering questions concerning travel, itinerary, money, etc.;
Participate in post-pilgrimage gatherings for the purpose of processing personal insights and discoveries;
Translate the pilgrimage experience into action that expresses and strengthens the mission of Lourdes.

Application

To apply, please submit the following:

A cover sheet that includes: Name, department, e-mail and phone number;
A written summary of services you provide to Lourdes (job description, etc.);
A written description of how the pilgrimage will benefit you personally;
A written reflection on how you envision yourself sharing your pilgrimage experience with the community, your family and faith community. Please provide specific examples.

Please submit completed applications by October 28, 2011 at 12 noon to Sr. Ann Carmen Barone.

Dr. Robert Helmer and Sr. Ann Carmen Barone will name a selection committee to review applications and, if necessary, hold interviews for the purpose of selecting the Pilgrims. Individuals are also responsible for covering the cost of obtaining their passport and for any personal purchases made while on pilgrimage.

Timeline

Correspondence from the selection committee will follow with information regarding possible interview dates. Participants for the May 21- 31, 2012 pilgrimage will be announced in November 2011.

Questions may be directed to
Sr. Ann Carmen Barone, OSF
acarmen@lourdes.edu
419-824-3703

Criteria

Student Criteria

Faculty/Staff Criteria

Questions may be directed to Sr. Ann Carmen Barone, OSF acarmen@lourdes.edu 419-824-3703