The Carmel Pilgrimage to Lourdes
From 14th to 17th July 2026, the Carmelite faithful will gather in Lourdes for a particularly intense spiritual pilgrimage.
June’s saints in Lourdes: Saint Bernadette, Saint John the Baptist and Saint Peter
Sainte Bernadette Soubirous a grandi dans une foi simple mais profonde, au cœur des Pyrénées. Née dans une famille modeste, elle n’a pas eu la chance d’aller au catéchisme dans sa petite enfance et connaissait seulement quelques prières populaires, dont … Continued
Saint John the Baptist and Saint Bernadette: two witnesses to Hope
On 24th June, the Church solemnly celebrates the birth of Saint John the Baptist, one of the few figures whose birth is commemorated liturgically, in testimony to his unique role in the history of salvation. He is the herald of … Continued
On Sunday 7nd June, Lourdes celebrates the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament
The Feast of the Blessed Sacrament (2nd Sunday after Pentecost, in 2026: 7nd June) was instituted in the Middle Ages to commemorate the presence of Jesus Christ in the sacrament of the Eucharist. It is a call to deepen our … Continued
Lourdes and the Holy Trinity
On the Sunday following Pentecost, this year Sunday 31th May, the Church celebrates the Holy Trinity, inviting us to contemplate the very heart of the Christian mystery: one God in three persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. This fundamental truth … Continued
Lourdes joins Pope Leo XIV in praying the Rosary for peace
On Saturday 30th May 2026 at 7.00 pm (Rome time), the Sanctuary of Lourdes will join Pope Leo XIV in reciting the Holy Rosary from the Grotto of Lourdes in the Vatican Gardens. This great Marian prayer will be broadcast … Continued
In Lourdes, Mary, Mother of the Church
At Lourdes Mary, our Mother, Mother of the Church. Since 11 February 1858, huge crowds have been coming to Lourdes to entrust themselves to Mary.
Celebrating Pentecost in Lourdes
Celebrating Pentecost in Lourdes. At the Lourdes Sanctuary, all liturgical celebrations
are celebrated in a special way. Pentecost marks the coming of the Holy Spirit.
Celebrate Ascension Day in Lourdes
The Sanctuary of Lourdes celebrates this great feast with pilgrims from all over the world. Come and experience the Feast of the Ascension in Lourdes. The feast of the Ascension celebrates Jesus’ ascension to God, his Father. It is celebrated … Continued
The Catholic Church in France is preparing to welcome Leo XIV
Since his election a year ago, Pope Leo XIV has been asked by several bishops to visit France. Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline, on behalf of the French Bishops’ Conference, of which he is president, and in consultation with the Apostolic Nuncio, … Continued
