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Germany has two important Marian Sanctuaries: Altötting in Bavaria and Kevelaer close to the border with Netherlands.
It has been a place of Marian Devotion since 9th century.
The Sanctuary was renamed following a miracle in 1489 when a child was saved from drowning thanks to prayers to Our Lady.
The statue is a black representation of the Blessed Virgin Mary with the Child.
Pope John-Paul II came here as a pilgrim on 18th November 1980.
The Feast of the Sanctuary is kept on 15th August.

Rector
Father Ludwig LIMBRUNNER
Konvenstr. 4
DE - 84503 ALTÖTTING
Tel(49) 86 71 92 42 803
Fax(49) 86 71 12 947
E-mail : info@altoetting-wallfahrt.de
Website : www.altoetting-wallfahrt.de

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The Sanctuary originates from eight Apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary to an 11 year-old girl, Mariette Beco, from a family who rarely practised their faith.  The apparitions took place between 15th January and 2nd March 1933.
The apparitions took place 75 years after those of Lourdes.  One of them took place on 11th February.
The first miraculous healing took place in March 1933.
Here are some words spoken by Our Lady:
“I am the Virgin of the Poor.”
“This spring is reserved for all nations.”
“I am the Mother of the Saviour, the Mother of God, pray hard.”
“I have come to ease suffering.”
“Believe in me, I will believe in you.”
The apparitions were recognized by the bishop in 1949.
Pope John-Paul II visited the Sanctuary as a pilgrim on 21st May 1985.
The feast of the Sanctuary is kept on 15th January.

Rector
Father Abbé Leo PALM
Sanctuaire de "La Vierge des pauvres"
Rue de l'Esplanade 57
BE - 4141 Banneux
Tel : (32) 43 60 02 22
Fax : (32) 43 60 82 39
E-mail : sanctuaire@banneux-nd.be
Website : www.banneux-nd.be

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The Sanctuary originates from a vow made by a soldier at the time of the Napoleonic wars in Europe.  He promised that he returned safe and sound he would produce a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  This is why the Sanctuary is why the Sanctuary is dedicated to Maria Auxiliatrix (Auxilium = help).
2007 will be the centenary of the crowning of the statue.
The Sanctuary is linked with Croatia and especially with the Sanctuary of Marija Bistrica
Pope John-Paul II visited the Sanctuary as a pilgrim on 17th May 1996.
The Feast of the Sanctuary is on 24th May.

Rector
Father Silvin KRAJNC OFM
Bazilika Marije Pomagaj
Brezje 72
SI – 4243 BREZJE     
Tel : (386) 4 537 07 18
Fax : (386) 4 537 07 20
E-mail : marija.pamagaj@rkc.si
Website  : www.marija.si