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HCPT offers life changing pilgrimage holidays to Lourdes in France for disabled and disadvantaged children and adults, supported by volunteer helpers. hcpt.org.uk Joined March 2009-
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HCPT Manchester Region is celebrating HCPT’s 70th birthday on Sunday 20 September 2026. Mass with Bishop John at 1pm, followed by refreshments, an update and a talk from Dr Liz Foster on founder Brother Michael Strode. St Ann’s Church, Stretford. RSVP: [email protected]
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☀️ HCPT Summer News 2026 is here! As we celebrate 70 years of HCPT, read stories from Violet, Chloe and Fr Chris, plus news of HCPT Cycle 2027 and an Easter Pilgrimage that brought together 2,261 pilgrims in 105 groups. Read: heyzine.com/flip-book/7e08… #HCPT70 #EverydayMiracles
“It was the best decision I have ever made.” Andrew joined HCPT through his school and the Caritas Award. For him, HCPT means one thing: “Love.” Could you be part of a future pilgrimage? Find your nearest group at hcpt.org.uk. #HCPT #VolunteerWithHCPT
70 years of Everday Miracles. How long have you been involved with HCPT?
HCPT has been creating memories for 70 years. Can you spot yourself in this photo? #ThrowbackThursday #HCPT #makeeverydaymiracles
Staying at Hosanna House, young people can take part in the life of the Sanctuary, meet pilgrims from around the world and create memories that will stay with them long after they return home. Find out more about school pilgrimages with HCPT. Email us today: [email protected]
A beautiful moment from Easter 2026. Every HCPT group has its own story, but they all share the same mission: friendship, belonging and making memories that last a lifetime. Come be part of it. Find your nearest group: hcpt.org.uk
There's something special about Lourdes after dark. The candles. The prayers. The friendships. The memories. Share your favourite Lourdes memory from Easter 2026.
🏃 Last chance to join Team HCPT at the London Marathon 2027! Applications close Tuesday. Could this be your next adventure? Find out more: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/6bAdF10C7V
It’s Volunteer Week, and we have 1,062 reasons to celebrate 💛 To every single volunteer — thank you. Your time, energy and heart change lives more than words can say. Want to be part of something special? Join us: HCPT #VolunteersWeek #HCPT #EverydayMiracles #Lourdes
LONDON MARATHON 2027 🏃♀️ Join Team HCPT and help make everyday miracles happen. Run one of the world’s greatest marathons while supporting children and adults with disabilities and additional needs on pilgrimage. Apply today: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/6bAdF10C7V
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Join CBMC at St David’s Metropolitan Cathedral, Cardiff, on Friday 5th June 2026 for a special Mass celebrating the life of Brother Michael Strode, founder of HCPT, on his 103rd birthday. Mass celebrated by Archbishop Mark O’Toole, followed by refreshments. All welcome.
Happy International Nurses Day! 💙 Today, we thank all nurses for the incredible care and support you give to others every day. Tag a nurse or student nurse below to thank them for all that they do! 💙
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Archbishop Cushley highlighted the ‘generosity of spirit’ of pilgrims at a joy-filled Mass in Lourdes. More than 3,000 people gathered for Mass as part of the annual life-changing pilgrimage organised by @HCPT.
Lighting up the sky as we celebrate 70 years of HCPT, moments like this say it all ✨🫶🏼
She’s right. Lourdes is the happiest place on earth for so many people! Now we’re looking for young people who want to help share those everyday miracles in their region. Become a Regional Youth Volunteer. Apply now: [email protected]
On this Mothering Sunday, we give thanks for all mothers in the HCPT family and around the world. May Our Lady of Lourdes watch over them and bless them today and always. 🙏
We are creating new ways for people to get involved and help shape the future of our charity. Over the coming weeks we will be sharing more about new volunteer opportunities and how you can play a part in the life of HCPT. Watch this space. #HCPT70 #everydaymiracles
Here is HCPT Group 8 back in 1967! As we prepare to celebrate 70 years of HCPT in Lourdes, we’re looking back at the people and groups who were there in the early days. 📸 If you have photos or stories from your first time in Lourdes with HCPT, please share them with us.
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