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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

Monday 21st April 2025 – Press release from Monsignor Jean-Marc Micas, Bishop f Tarbes et Lourdes In the midst of the Jubilee Year of Hope, on this holy day of Easter, the second of the octave, we have learnt of … Continued

Carlo Acutis will be canonised on Sunday 7th September 2025. This first saint of the millennium, nicknamed ‘Jesus’ Geek’ or the ‘cyber-apostle’, died of leukaemia in 2006 at the age of 15. His short life was devoted entirely to God … Continued

Monday 31st March 2025 – Recovering the entrance doors to the Rosary Basilica 3 questions to Mgr. Jean-Marc Micas, Bishop of Tarbes and Lourdes On Monday 31st March, the two entrance doors to the Basilica of the Rosary, featuring mosaics … Continued

On 18th February, the Sanctuary celebrates Saint Bernadette Soubirous. She was born in Lourdes in 1844 into a very poor family. At the age of 14, she was favoured with 18 apparitions of the Virgin Mary, which gave birth to … Continued

Bernadette Soubirous was born on 7th January 1844 into a family of millers in Lourdes. She came from a modest background, suffered from various health problems, including asthma, and had not received a proper education, which made her testimony all … Continued

The Sanctuary of Lourdes invites you to celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes at the Grotto of Massabielle. Thousands of pilgrims are expected to gather to celebrate and pray to Our Lady of Lourdes. Come and experience this … Continued