International Military Pilgrimage

The International Military Pilgrimage is a major gathering for Catholic military chaplains, both spiritual and festive, and fraternal. It will take place in Lourdes from May 16 to 18, 2025.

Highlights of the pilgrimage:

> Friday, May 16:
- 11:45 a.m. – International Military Ceremony – Rosary Esplanade
- 5:00 p.m. – Eucharistic Procession – Esplanade
- 7:15 p.m. – Gathering of camp pilgrims (only) and opening of the camp – Military Camp
- 9:00 p.m. – International Opening of the 64th PMI – Saint Pius X basilica

> Saturday, May 17:
- 2:00 p.m. – International Challenge for the Wounded and Able-bodied – Sanctuary "prairie"
- 2:30 p.m. – International Military Music Festival – City of Lourdes
- 4:30 p.m. – Concert by the Italian delegation – Saint Bernadette church
- 9:00 p.m. – Marian Procession

> Sunday, May 18:
- 9:30 a.m. – International Mass of the PMI – Saint Pius X basilica
- 11:30 a.m. – Official photo of the heads of delegation with the flags & presentation of the trophies for the International Challenge for the Wounded and Able-bodied – Esplanade du Rosaire
- 2:30 p.m. – Farewell – Saint Pius X basilica

Find the detailed program via the link below.