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In September, the Church celebrates three Marian feasts in one week: the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (8th September), the Holy Name of Mary (12th September) and Our Lady of Sorrows (15th September). On this day, the Church honours … Continued

In September, the Church celebrates three Marian feasts in one week: the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (8th September), the Holy Name of Mary (12th September) and Our Lady of Sorrows (15th September). The Feast of the Holy Name … Continued

In September, the Church celebrates three Marian feasts in one week: the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (8th September), the Holy Name of Mary (12th September) and Our Lady of Sorrows (15th September). Mary’s birth and her divine motherhood … Continued

Pope John Paul I will be beatified on 4th September 2022 during a Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. We are paying a short tribute to the “Smiling Pope” who was once a pilgrim to the Sanctuary of Lourdes. … Continued

After crossing the Atlantic to the United States, where the relics travelled for 4 months, Bernadette is returning to Europe and will be crossing the Channel to meet English-speaking pilgrims. On Thursday, 1st September, the relics of Saint Bernadette will … Continued

The dogma of Mary’s divine Motherhood, the dogma of her Perpetual Virginity, of her Immaculate Conception, and of her Assumption. In 431, a council brought together all the bishops of the time in Ephesus. The council proclaimed the Divine Motherhood … Continued

16th July marks the anniversary of the 18th and final apparition of the Virgin Mary to Bernadette Soubirous. This year we are going to celebrate the 3rd virtual world pilgrimage live from Lourdes. You can discover or watch again, what … Continued

The activities offered by the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes allow everyone to discover or rediscover the beauty and simplicity of this place of the apparitions of the Virgin Mary and her message of peace, comfort and hope which … Continued

During the month of June, the Sanctuary and the streets of the city looked more like an international capital city! Throughout the month of June, French-speaking pilgrims were in a real minority. They were well represented by the diocesan pilgrimages … Continued

In the heart of the Sanctuary, opposite the Grotto, the Parvis Saint Bernadette welcomes you and invites you to take part in onsite experiences for groups, activities on the themes of mission, vocation, poverty and integral ecology. There are also … Continued