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The Solemnity of Christ the King is a devotional feast dedicated to Christ during Ordinary Time. It was instituted by Pope Pius XI on 11th December 1925. The feast was first celebrated on the last Sunday in October. More recently, … Continued

“All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.” Established following an initiative by the World Health Organisation, The International Day of Disabled Persons has been celebrated on 3rd December every year since 1992. World Disability Day … Continued

200 participants from the south-west of France will be attending the 7th World Day of the Poor in Lourdes on Sunday 19th November 2023, accompanied by the Sanctuary’s “Place and Word of the Poor” group, and the Fratello, Réseau St … Continued

As its name suggests, All Saints’ Day is the feast of all the saints. Every 1st November, the Church honours the countless men and women who have been living and shining witnesses to Christ. This feast is also an opportunity … Continued

Throughout 2023, to mark the theme of the year, “Go and tell the priests to build a chapel here”, the Sanctuary has commemorated the consecration of the basilicas. The dedication of the Basilica of Saint-Pius X took place on 25th … Continued

 For more than 100 years, the Rosary Pilgrimage has offered thousands of pilgrims each year the grace of a key moment in their life of prayer and faith, a rejuvenation in their spiritual life, a renewed fervour in their devotion … Continued

Mother of three children, Janet Russell from San Diego, came to Lourdes in 2023 with the Order of Malta’s annual pilgrimage accompanied by Michelle, one of her daughters. Lourdes has always held a special place in Janet’s heart, since her … Continued

The Family of Our Lady of Lourdes brings together about 300 people from across Europe, America, Africa and Asia (including 40 people in Congo Kinshasa, 200 people from the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in Miami, 80 Italian parishioners … Continued

Du 11 au 16 août 2023, Lourdes accueille le 150e pèlerinage national français pour célébrer la solennité de l’Assomption de la Vierge Marie. Un moment unique de célébration, avec des pèlerins qui convergent de la France entière et de plus … Continued

16th July: the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel marks the anniversary of the 18th and final apparition of the Virgin Mary to Bernadette Soubirous. Bernadette felt the mysterious call of the Grotto, but access to Massabielle was prohibited, … Continued