{"id":1096324,"date":"2026-01-15T11:28:41","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T10:28:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lourdes-france.org\/soutenir-le-sanctuaire-de-lourdes-cest-soutenir-laccueil-de-tous\/"},"modified":"2026-01-16T08:34:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T07:34:58","slug":"supporting-the-sanctuary-of-lourdes-means-supporting-a-welcoming-environment-for-all","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lourdes-france.org\/en\/supporting-the-sanctuary-of-lourdes-means-supporting-a-welcoming-environment-for-all\/","title":{"rendered":"Supporting the Sanctuary of Lourdes means supporting a welcoming environment for all."},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Supporting the Sanctuary of Lourdes means supporting a welcoming environment for all.<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The TAF (Work \u2013 Future \u2013 Training) Fair took place in Lourdes on 15th January 2026 at the Espace Robert Hossein, bringing together a large audience seeking employment, training or career guidance. Organised by the Occitanie Region, in partnership with France Travail, Cap Emploi and the Mission Locale, this free event provided a forum for face-to-face networking between recruiters and candidates.
During the TAF Fair in Lourdes, the Sanctuary of Lourdes<\/a> reiterated its commitment to local employment, offering numerous seasonal jobs every year to welcome pilgrims<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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A key trade fair for seasonal employment in Lourdes<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Every year, the TAF Job Fair is an important event for employers in the Lourdes region, who are recruiting on a large scale. With more than 550 job vacancies available in 2026<\/strong>, the event enabled many visitors to meet employers face to face.
In Lourdes<\/strong><\/a>, seasonal employment is particularly important: the town’s tourist and spiritual activity generates significant demand in a variety of sectors such as hotels, restaurants, shops and pilgrim accommodation.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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A sanctuary kept alive by generosity<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Sanctuary welcomes millions of visitors from all over the world, including many who are sick, elderly or infirm.<\/strong> To offer them a dignified, caring and attentive welcome, the Sanctuary relies on the commitment of its staff, whose mission is made possible thanks to the generosity of donors<\/strong>. A very significant portion of its budget comes from donations and offerings<\/strong> <\/a>made by pilgrims and donors to the Sanctuary.<\/strong><\/a><\/span>
The Sanctuary’s participation in the TAF Fair illustrates both its role as a committed local employer and the importance of supporting its spiritual and humanitarian mission. By offering seasonal contracts, the Sanctuary not only provides employment opportunities for enthusiastic individuals but also enhances its capacity to provide the best possible welcome to pilgrims, particularly those who are ill or in need of assistance<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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An appeal for your generosity<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Keeping a pilgrimage site like Lourdes alive requires everyone’s commitment. In addition to the jobs offered at the TAF Fair, the Sanctuary invites visitors to <\/span>support its work through donations<\/b><\/span>, which help to maintain the infrastructure, improve the services offered to visitors and ensure a dignified and warm welcome for all, regardless of their circumstances.<\/span><\/span><\/p>

The Sanctuary of Lourdes <\/b><\/span><\/a>relies solely on donations. Your support helps to fund seasonal jobs, maintain the site and enhance the welcome given to pilgrims, especially the most vulnerable. <\/span>By making a donation, you enable the Sanctuary to continue its mission of welcome, solidarity and hope.<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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The TAF (Work \u2013 Future \u2013 Training) Fair took place in Lourdes on 15th January 2026 at the Espace Robert Hossein, bringing together a large audience seeking employment, training or career guidance. 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