How is your donation used?

Your donation enables the Sanctuary to put into practice the virtues of hospitality, universality, generosity, simplicity, humility and respect.

93% of our resources are devoted to welcoming pilgrims

The Sanctuary’s mission of welcome: 93%
Collection costs: 7%

Cost per pilgrim: £6.20 (in 2024)

Paid for by the Sanctuary

19.2%………..….Celebration of worship and pastoral activities
16.1%…………. Upkeep, maintenance and energy
15.8%…..…….…Collection of resources (management of candles, donations, etc.)
14.5%……………Depreciation of investments
8.5%…………….Administration
8%……………… Pilgrim safety and first aid station
7%……………….Communication and dissemination of the Message
5%……………….Reception of pilgrims and groups
1.2%…………… Volunteering
1.2%…………….Insurance
1%……………….Taxes and duties
2.5%…………….Other expenses

Source: 2024 Activity Report

With a donation of EUR 100, I will cover the cost of welcoming a small group of 14 pilgrims for one day.

With a donation of EUR 1,000, I will cover the cost of welcoming a pilgrimage of nearly 140 people to spend a day in Lourdes.