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.