The Assocjazzjoni Voluntarji Lourdes (AVL) was formed to assist the sick to travel from Malta to visit the Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of Lourdes at the Grotto where on the 11th February 1858 she appeared for the first time to the simple peasant girl Bernadette Soubirous.

• The Association is a voluntary, independent, autonomous and philanthropic organisation, embracing the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• The Association is a non-profit making organisation.
• The Association shall promote universal devotion towards Our Lady, organise or co-ordinate pilgrimages for the sick to Lourdes and other Sanctuaries, and collect funds for these purposes.
• The Association shall bring together dedicated persons inspired by charity to voluntarily assist the sick throughout such pilgrimages.
  

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