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From 7th to 9th July 2023, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes will be celebrating the 160th anniversary of the torchlight processions with the Capuchin Friars Minor, some of whom are also “chapelains”: the “guardians” of the chapel that … Continued

This year when the pilgrims of Lourdes are meditating on the words of the Virgin: “Let us build a chapel here”, the Sanctuary will be commemorating the dedication of the Immaculate Conception Basilica on Sunday 2nd July. The Sanctuary has … Continued

When Bernadette Soubirous lived in Lourdes, she, along with all the inhabitants of Lourdes, celebrated the patronal feast of Saint Peter on 29th June. In fact, the original church that Bernadette knew was dedicated to Saint Peter. Even today, Lourdes … Continued

“Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart” The Immaculate Heart of Mary is a devotion to the Virgin Mary, which symbolises her mercy, the absoluteness of her faith, her trust and welcoming of Christ in the … Continued

The Feast of the Blessed Sacrament (2nd Sunday after Pentecost) is one of the most important feasts in the Catholic Church because, in it, we celebrate the presence of Christ in the Eucharist. On this day, the faithful celebrate the … Continued

The Sunday after Pentecost is the Feast of the Holy Trinity. On the Sunday after Pentecost, the Church celebrates the Holy Trinity. As it comes towards the end of the Easter cycle, it is as if the Church has saved … Continued

On Wednesday, 31st May, the Church will be celebrating the Feast of the Visitation: Mary went to visit her cousin, Elisabeth, who was pregnant. John the Baptist leapt for joy in his mother’s womb in the presence of the Messiah. … Continued

Pentecost marks the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles, and the birth of the Church. This event occurred fifty days after Easter. Pentecost, which commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit, closes the Easter season. The birth of … Continued

The Feast of the Ascension celebrates the ascent of Jesus to God his Father. It is celebrated on Ascension Thursday, forty days after Easter. It is one of the main Christian holidays, continuing the Easter season and heralding Pentecost, ten … Continued

A Gathering for Peace From 12th – 14th May 2023, The International Military Pilgrimage (PMI) is organising its 63rd pilgrimage to Lourdes, under the leadership of Mgr. Antoine de Romanet, bishop of the French Armed Forces. Every May, in Lourdes, … Continued