Lourdes, France
Finding spirituality in nursing
Each year, five million people make the pilgrimage to Lourdes, France, where a young Catholic peasant girl named Bernadette had visions of the Virgin Mary in 1858. The site is home to a spring believed to heal those who bathed in its water. These pilgrimages could not be possible without the help of volunteers that assist the travelers — among them, Loyola’s own nursing students.
Connect with the spirituality of nursing by participating in this unique, international experience.
The focus of this service immersion is spiritual care. On this trip, sophomore, junior or senior nursing students care for people from around the world who come to Lourdes to participate in the religious ritual of bathing in the healing waters of Lourdes. As a service immersion, it does not qualify for course credit.
Each year, 10 students and one student leader are chosen to participate in this unique service opportunity. An information session is held in October with interviews and acceptance into the Immersion program by December. Four preparation sessions are held during spring semester of the following year with the service immersion taking place in May.
Finding spirituality in nursing
Each year, five million people make the pilgrimage to Lourdes, France, where a young Catholic peasant girl named Bernadette had visions of the Virgin Mary in 1858. The site is home to a spring believed to heal those who bathed in its water. These pilgrimages could not be possible without the help of volunteers that assist the travelers — among them, Loyola’s own nursing students.
Connect with the spirituality of nursing by participating in this unique, international experience.
The focus of this service immersion is spiritual care. On this trip, sophomore, junior or senior nursing students care for people from around the world who come to Lourdes to participate in the religious ritual of bathing in the healing waters of Lourdes. As a service immersion, it does not qualify for course credit.
Each year, 10 students and one student leader are chosen to participate in this unique service opportunity. An information session is held in October with interviews and acceptance into the Immersion program by December. Four preparation sessions are held during spring semester of the following year with the service immersion taking place in May.