News from the Sanctuary
20 November 2025
Advent: a time of waiting, a time of grace
The beginning of Advent has a special significance. The liturgical year opens with a quiet period of waiting: waiting for God to come, waiting for a world full of hope, waiting for hearts that are preparing to welcome the Light. In Lourdes, Mary teaches us this heart-centred approach. During the apparitions,...
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Christmas in Lourdes
5 December 2024
Christmas is the feast of the Incarnation, a time when God became close to humanity. He calls us to welcome...
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Honouring volunteers on World Volunteer Day in Lourdes
27 November 2024
On 5th December, World Volunteer Day pays tribute to volunteers. Volunteering in Lourdes offers a unique...
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A historical treasure unveiled: the collection of Lourdes banners
20 November 2024
For the first time in the history of Lourdes, a historical project has brought to light the largest collection...
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Way of compassion at Lourdes
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes prays for unborn children
18 November 2024
The Sanctuary of Lourdes offers the Way of Compassion, support through listening and prayer, to people...
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A floral tribute to the Immaculate Conception in Lourdes on 8th December
17 November 2024
On 8 December, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, Lourdes offers a floral...
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September 29 - Feast of the Holy Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael
25 September 2024
On 29th September, the Church celebrates the three Archangels, Michael, Gabriel and Raphael. Messengers...
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The Rosary Pilgrimage to Lourdes
24 September 2024
From Wednesday 2nd to Saturday 5th October, 17,000 pilgrims will gather in Lourdes to take part in the...
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Flooding in Lourdes: Between adversity and solidarity
17 September 2024
On 7th September, the sudden flooding of the Gave de Pau affected the Sanctuary of Lourdes, generating...
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The Grotto at Lourdes once again open to the public
7 September 2024
Thanks to the mobilization of the teams at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, the Grotto has been...
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The Family of Our Lady of Lourdes, a community of prayer
22 August 2024
The Our Lady of Lourdes Family is a community of prayer where we celebrate Our Lady of Lourdes by cultivating...
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Christian hospitality at Lourdes
19 August 2024
Christian hospitality, particularly in places of pilgrimage such as Lourdes, plays a vital role in offering...
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Celebrating the Assumption in Lourdes
12 August 2024
15th August, a religious feast day for Catholics and Orthodox, and a public holiday in some countries,...
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The Feast of the Transfiguration at the Sanctuary of Lourdes
2 August 2024
La fête de la Transfiguration et le Sanctuaire de Lourdes sont intimement liés par leur capacité à révéler...
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The Carmel Pilgrimage to Lourdes
13 July 2024
From 14th to 17th July 2024, the Carmelite faithful will gather in Lourdes for a particularly intense...
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The Final Apparition of the Virgin Mary to Saint Bernadette in Lourdes
10 July 2024
On 16 July, the Virgin Mary appeared for the last time to Bernadette Soubirous in the grotto at Mass...
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The Sanctuary of Lourdes takes a fresh look at the job of curator
8 July 2024
The heritage of the Lourdes Sanctuary is a historical and artistic treasure. Curator Robin Dupont tells...
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2 July 2024
Tuesday 2 July 2024 – Official communiqué from Monsignor Jean-Marc Micas, Bishop of Tarbes and...
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29th June: Bernadette liked to celebrate the Feast of Saint Peter
28 June 2024
When Bernadette Soubirous lived in Lourdes, she liked to celebrated the feast of Saint Peter, with all...
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Meeting with volunteers from Lourdes
24 June 2024
Volunteers at the Sanctuary of Lourdes play an important role in welcoming and facilitating the stay...
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Experience a pilgrimage like in Lourdes
18 June 2024
The relics of Saint Bernadette travel the world to bring them closer to those who are unable to experience...
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