Cardinal Nichols blesses state-of-the-art new Jumbulance

Feb 27th, 2017

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More pilgrims with special care needs will be able to travel to Lourdes pilgrimage this summer after an additional Jumbulance was blessed by Cardinal Nichols on 25th February. The Jumbulance, a coach-sized ambulance, will accommodate those pilgrims who are unable to fly and require constant medical care.

The blessing took place after a Mass of Thanksgiving at Westminster Cathedral which welcomed staff and supporters from ACROSS, the charity providing the Jumbulance who specialise in transport for pilgrims needing special care.

The dedication of the Jumbulance comes at an appropriate time, the day before a pastoral letter was read in parishes in the Diocese of Westminster in which Cardinal Nichols reflected on the diocesan season of prayer entitled 'Called to Serve the Sick' which is intended as a continuation of the Year of Mercy. This season of prayer continues until the diocesan Lourdes pilgrimage in July.

Read more about ACROSS here: www.across.org.uk

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