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Our Lady of Lourdes Hospitality North American Volunteers accompany individuals who are seriously ill and/or have special needs as they travel to/from Lourdes, France to bathe in the healing waters of the Grotto and pray in the Sanctuaries.

St. John's volunteers assist the travelers with special needs as they navigate through JFK Airport on their return from France. Join in greeting them once they pass through Immigration and Customs and transporting them (in wheelchairs) to their connecting flights home. 

Once registered for this service project, St. John's volunteers will receive additional details regarding (optional) transportation between the St. John's Queens Campus and JFK Airport. Please note that the time allotted (7:00pm - 11:00pm) is approximate until flights are confirmed, and includes travel to/from the airport.

As explained by Kathleen Mary McGinn, Special Needs Pilgrammage Manager:

"The assignment is short-lived but so important. These pilgrims come back filled with the graces of Lourdes but are very tired after a long week and a long flight. It is the cheerful faces of the volunteers that help to calm the anxiety of the pilgrims."