News from the Sanctuary
01 June 2026
On Sunday 7nd June, Lourdes celebrates the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament
The Feast of the Blessed Sacrament (2nd Sunday after Pentecost, in 2026: 7nd 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 understanding of the meaning of the Eucharist and its place in our lives. This...
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Saint John the Baptist and Saint Bernadette: two witnesses to Hope
23 June 2025
On 24th June, the Church solemnly celebrates the birth of Saint John the Baptist, one of the few figures...
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Bartrès: a small village forever linked to Bernadette
17 June 2025
1925–2025 : cent ans de mémoire autour de la béatification de Bernadette À quelques kilomètres seulement...
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Celebrating the Visitation at Lourdes
26 May 2025
On Saturday 31st May, the Church celebrates the feast of the Visitation: Mary comes to meet her cousin...
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14th June 1925 - 14th June 2025: Centenary of the beatification of Bernadette Soubirous
16 May 2025
14th June 2025 marks the centenary of the beatification of Bernadette Soubirous. This anniversary is...
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Lourdes and the popes: a history of faith and pilgrimage
7 May 2025
On 8th December 1854, Pope Pius IX proclaimed the dogma of the Immaculate Conception, declaring that...
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Death of Pope Francis, Press release from Monsignor Jean-Marc Micas
21 April 2025
Monday 21st April 2025 – Press release from Monsignor Jean-Marc Micas, Bishop f Tarbes et Lourdes...
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Saint Bernadette and Carlo Acutis: A century apart, two people who loved the Eucharist
21 April 2025
Carlo Acutis will be canonised on Sunday 7th September 2025. This first saint of the millennium, nicknamed...
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Rupnik Mosaics in Lourdes
31 March 2025
Monday 31st March 2025 – Recovering the entrance doors to the Rosary Basilica 3 questions to Mgr. Jean-Marc...
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Book your hotel in Lourdes
17 March 2025
Lourdes is an open-air Sanctuary, where believers and non-believers from all over the world and of all...
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18th February - Lourdes celebrates Saint Bernadette
17 February 2025
On 18th February, the Sanctuary celebrates Saint Bernadette Soubirous. She was born in Lourdes in 1844...
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Bernadette Soubirous, a humble messenger
4 February 2025
Bernadette Soubirous was born on 7th January 1844 into a family of millers in Lourdes. She came from...
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11th February in Lourdes,
feast of Our Lady of Lourdes
30 January 2025
The Sanctuary of Lourdes invites you to celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes at the Grotto of Massabielle....
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John Traynor, 71st miracle at Lourdes
8 December 2024
The Sanctuary of Notre-Dame de Lourdes hosts the official post-mortem proclamation of the 71st miracle...
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Feast of the Immaculate Conception at Lourdes
6 December 2024
In Lourdes, the feast of the Immaculate Conception and the 170th anniversary of the proclamation of the...
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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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