Flooding in Lourdes: Between adversity and solidarity
On 7th September, the sudden flooding of the Gave de Pau affected the Sanctuary of Lourdes, generating images that were seen around the world.
The Grotto at Lourdes once again open to the public
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
The Family of Our Lady of Lourdes, a community of prayer
The Our Lady of Lourdes Family is a community of prayer where we celebrate Our Lady of Lourdes by cultivating love of the Immaculate Conception and Saint Bernadette as a family.
Christian hospitality at Lourdes
Christian hospitality, particularly in places of pilgrimage such as Lourdes, plays a vital role in offering support and assistance to pilgrims.
Celebrating the Assumption in Lourdes
15th August, a religious feast day for Catholics and Orthodox, and a public holiday in some countries, celebrates the raising of the Virgin Mary to Heaven. In Lourdes, the feast of the Assumption is a major event for Catholics all … Continued
The Feast of the Transfiguration at the Sanctuary of Lourdes
La fête de la Transfiguration et le Sanctuaire de Lourdes sont intimement liés par leur capacité à révéler la lumière divine..
The Sanctuary of Lourdes takes a fresh look at the job of curator
The heritage of the Lourdes Sanctuary is a historical and artistic treasure. Curator Robin Dupont tells us about his journey.
Mosaics by Marko Rupnik – Lourdes
Tuesday 2 July 2024 – Official communiqué from Monsignor Jean-Marc Micas, Bishop of Tarbes and Lourdes. Following the revelation of the numerous attacks for which Marko Rupnik was implicated, the question arose of the future of the mosaics that he … Continued
29th June: Bernadette liked to celebrate the Feast of Saint Peter
When Bernadette Soubirous lived in Lourdes, she liked to celebrated the feast of Saint Peter, with all the inhabitants of Lourdes. In fact, the original church that Bernadette knew was dedicated to Saint Peter.
Meeting with volunteers from Lourdes
Volunteers at the Sanctuary of Lourdes play an important role in welcoming and facilitating the stay of pilgrims and tourists.
