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Richard Johnson, left, and his brother Djay attend the 8th annual Warriors to Lourdes pilgrimage on May 10-16, 2022.

‘I felt I completely lost my soul’: Ex-military nurse battling addiction finds solace at Lourdes

May 19, 2022

By Solène Tadié

‘My family grieved me as I was basically gone,’ Richard Johnson said during a pilgrimage to Lourdes. Read more

The 8th annual Warriors to Lourdes pilgrimage on May 10-16, 2022.

‘Warriors to Lourdes’ pilgrimage brings comfort to wounded souls

May 16, 2022

By Solène Tadié

More than 175 U.S. active-duty personnel and veterans are taking part in a pilgrimage sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Read more

Gen. Jeff Harrigian, commander of U.S. Air Forces Europe and Africa. Courtesy image.

The generals who marched with 'Warriors' in Lourdes

May 22, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

Two military generals explained to CNA how their faith impacts their military career, and what the International Military Pilgrimage meant... Read more

Army Captain Adam Fisk, Morgan Fisk, and their son Julian on the Warriors to Loudres trip, 2019. Image courtesy of Knights of Columbus.

A pilgrim people: The Warriors to Lourdes share their stories

May 20, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

CNA had a chance to get to know some of the more than 200 pilgrims who traveled to Lourdes as... Read more

Captain Mark E. Mayor, Malori Mayor, and Captain Matthew N. Mayor, during the International Military Pilgrimage, Lourdes.

Wisdom, gratitude, healing, fellowship: A military family’s journey to Lourdes

May 18, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

Every pilgrim to Lourdes has their own motivations and reasons for making the journey. For the Mayors, the International Military... Read more

The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes ahead of the International Military Pilgrimage, May 2019.

'On the March' with the International Military Pilgrimage to Lourdes

May 16, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

Over 12,000 soldiers from over 40 countries are set to arrive in Lourdes, France on Friday as part of the... Read more