The Dublin Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes is planned and organised by the DDPL Committee and the Helpers Council.
The DDPL Committee meet frequently throughout the year and travel to Lourdes in February to meet with the representatives from the Accueil and the Sanctuary. The Committee is comprised of delegates from each of the key groups of working Pilgrims – e.g. Nurses, Doctors, Clergy, Helpers, etc.
The Helpers Council meet throughout the year to plan and organise the staffing of the helpers. They are responsible for communicating with the vast community of helpers past and present and ensuring the highest quality of care for the sick pilgrims during their time in Lourdes.
Pilgrimage Director: | Fr. Martin Noone |
Pilgrimage Secretary: | Fr. Declan Blake |
Pilgrimage Spiritual Director: | Fr. John Gilligan |
Chaplains to the Sick: | Canon John Flaherty Canon Liam Rigney Fr. Robert Smyth |
Apostolate to the Sick: | Ms. Katie Duggan |
Musical Director: (Dublin Lourdes Choir) | Dr. Sharon Lyons |
Choir Chaplain: | Fr. Paddy Boyle |
Master of ceremonies: | Fr. Damian McNeice |
Schools Chaplain: | Fr. Paul Thornton |
Schools Officer: | Mr. Aaron Lowry |
Youth Chaplain: | Fr. Sean Donohoe, O.F.M. Cap |
Youth Officers: | Ms. Leah Kelly Mr. Dáire Boylan |
Child & Vulnerable Adult Protection Officers: | Ms. Annette Winston Ms. Claudine Frame |
Chief Medical Officer: | Dr. Maeve O’Reilly |
Asst. Chief Medical Officer: | Dr. Matthew Lynch |
Director of Nursing: | Ms. Rosaleen O’Malley |
Asst. Director of Nursing: | Ms. Vivienne Vize |
Chief Handmaid: | Ms. Ciara Murray |
Asst. Chief Handmaids: | Ms. Claudine Frame Ms Laura Jane McSwiney |
Chief Brancardier: | Mr. David Carrigy |
Asst. Chief Brancardiers: | Mr. John Darby Mr. Stephen Murphy |
Secretary to Helpers Council: | Ms. Kate Wright |
Administrative Secretary: | Ms. Noeleen Rooney |