Order of Malta Volunteers

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The Lourdes team is:

James Grew

James GrewJames is the chairman of the Order of Malta Volunteers

I got involved in the OMV from when I was at Downside School. I have now travelled all over the world with the OMV from Lebanon, Malta, Wales and of course, Lourdes. As I day job I run an investment property sourcing business in the North East of England. I love sailing, skiing and generally anything where I don't have to sit still for too long.

Natalia Leigh

Natalia Leigh

Natalia is the Pilgrimage Director and responsible for organising and managing the logistics of the pilgrimage.

Emily Barran

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Emily is the Volunteer Coordinator: responsible for recruitment and training of all the volunteers.
In my ‘other’ life I am doing a law conversion course in Bristol, having graduated from Leeds University last year.

Emily Jennings

Emily Jennings

Emily has joined the team this year to help with organising and managing the run-up to the pilgrimage. If you have any questions regarding the application process, the induction day, travelling or room requests please email her: lourdes@omv.org.uk

Giles Crabtree

Giles Crabtree

Giles is the Head Nurse of the OMV and last year was his tenth pilgrimage to Lourdes. If you have any queries about coming to Lourdes as a member of the medical team, or as an HP, please email him at nurse@omv.org.uk

Kieran King

Kieran King

Kieran is the MC (Master of Ceremonies) in Lourdes during the pilgrimage. He is responsible for getting us everywhere on time and keeping an eye on discipline.

Fr George Bowen

Fr George Bowen

Fr George is the head chaplain of the OMV and leads a team of around six clergy while we are in Lourdes.