Author Archives: communication

In Lourdes, on 25th March 1858, the Lady said her name The feast of the Annunciation is celebrated on 25th March, nine months before 25th December, the date of Christ’s birth. In Lourdes, we also celebrate an event in the … Continued

The Holy Father addressed the second international meeting of rectors and shrine employees on the theme of “The Sanctuary: a house of prayer”, focusing his speech on adoration in shrines, places of consolation and hope for all pilgrims who visit … Continued

At the beginning of February, Fr Michel Daubanes, Rector of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, held the “Journées de Lourdes” (Lourdes February Days) for pilgrimage directors, hospitality presidents, religious tourism professionals and the Sanctuary’s partners. During the plenary … Continued

In this year dedicated to prayer, the Sanctuary of Lourdes is offering some suggestions for experiencing the liturgical season with Bernadette. Of the eighteen apparitions of the Virgin Mary to Saint Bernadette, fourteen took place during Lent. Lent is a … Continued

Of the eighteen apparitions of the Virgin Mary to Saint Bernadette, fourteen took place during Lent. On 14th February 1858, Bernadette felt powerfully drawn to the grotto at Massabielle. That day, Bernadette went to church and took a little holy … Continued

The 27th International Saint François de Sales Meeting, organised by the Catholic Media Federation, in partnership with the dicastery for communications and the Sanctuary of our Lady of Lourdes, will take place in Lourdes from 24th to 26th January 2024. … Continued

In this year dedicated to prayer, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes is joining in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, traditionally celebrated from 18th to 25th January, with a call to conversion. On 25th January, the Church … Continued

On the solemnity of Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, World Day of Peace, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes has launched the official “Praying with Lourdes” app. Praying with Lourdes every day of the year For all those … Continued

Lourdes is starting this new year, which will be dedicated to prayer (with a view to the 2025 Jubilee Year), with the birth and baptism of Bernadette Soubirous, the young woman from Bigorre who saw the Virgin Mary. The Sanctuary … Continued

On 1st January, a week after Christmas, the Church invites us to start the New Year by contemplating Mary, Mother of God, and praying with her in a worldwide campaign for peace. In Lourdes, Mary shines but the light does … Continued