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
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
The Feast of the Blessed Sacrament (2nd Sunday after Pentecost, in 2025: 22nd 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
1925–2025 : cent ans de mémoire autour de la béatification de Bernadette À quelques kilomètres seulement de Lourdes se trouve Bartrès, un petit village paisible qui porte encore aujourd’hui l’empreinte silencieuse de Bernadette Soubirous. Ce lieu, simple et rural, a … Continued
Le dimanche suivant la Pentecôte, cette année le dimanche 15 juin, l’Église fête la Sainte Trinité, nous invitant à contempler le cœur même du mystère chrétien : un seul Dieu en trois personnes, Père, Fils et Saint-Esprit. Cette vérité fondamentale … Continued
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.
On Saturday 31st May, the Church celebrates the feast of the Visitation: Mary comes to meet her cousin Elizabeth, who is pregnant. In his mother’s womb, John the Baptist rejoices at the presence of the Messiah. It was during this … Continued
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
14th June 2025 marks the centenary of the beatification of Bernadette Soubirous. This anniversary is the occasion for numerous spiritual and cultural events in Lourdes and Nevers, where her body lies intact.Come and spend three days of grace with Bernadette … Continued
On 8th December 1854, Pope Pius IX proclaimed the dogma of the Immaculate Conception, declaring that the Virgin Mary, by a special grace of God, was preserved from original sin from the moment of her conception. This mystery of faith, … Continued
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