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The Sanctuary of Lourdes offers the Way of Compassion, support through listening and prayer, to people faced with the loss of a child.

On 8 December, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, Lourdes offers a floral offering to Our Lady at the Grotto.

The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Christian feast celebrated on 21st November, which should not be confused with the feast of the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple celebrated on 2nd February.Tradition teaches us that Anne and … Continued

All Saints’ Day is a Christian holiday celebrated every year on 1st November, dedicated to all saints, known and unknown.

On 29th September, the Church celebrates the three Archangels, Michael, Gabriel and Raphael. Messengers of the Lord, they constitute firstly the immense crowd of worshippers of the living God.

From Wednesday 2nd to Saturday 5th October, 17,000 pilgrims will gather in Lourdes to take part in the Rosary Pilgrimage, including 3,000 young people and 2,700 members of the hospitality serving the sick and disabled. Organised by the Dominican family … Continued

On 7th September, the sudden flooding of the Gave de Pau affected the Sanctuary of Lourdes, generating images that were seen around the world.

In Lourdes and in the Church, her incomparable sufferings are honoured on this day, especially those she felt at the foot of the cross.

In Lourdes, the Holy Name of Mary is voiced every hour during the rosary at the Grotto, also proclaimed in the evening during the torchlight procession.

Thanks to the mobilization of the teams at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, the Grotto has been cleaned and reopened to pilgrims, following the floods that occurred today, Saturday September 7, 2024. Celebrations will resume at the usual … Continued