Torchlight Marian Procession

The welcoming of pilgrims and announcements begin at 20.45.
The Evening Procession begins from the Grotto and ends in the square in front of the Rosary Basilica. Between torches, pilgrims carry a statue of Our Lady (a copy of the Cabuchet statue of the Blessed Virgin).

Copy of the Cabuchet statue of the Blessed Virgin carried by pilgrims

At the end of the Procession, the Priests and Bishops present give the Blessing.

The Rosary is not a prayer wheel and it does not encourage the repetition with the lips of ready-made formulae. It is with the aid of these words that we enter into the life of Christ, remembering his birth, this childhood (Joyful Mysteries), his adult life, his death (Sorrowful Mysteries) and his resurrection (Glorious Mysteries). It is a means of coming closer to him.

The Mass at 11.00pm. in the Grotto

After the Procession, the pilgrims are invited to attend the last Mass of the day at the Grotto of the Apparition.
The celebrant chooses his theme from the Masses in Honour of Our Lady or from the Masses for Various Needs and Occasions. This Mass is to give thanks for all the graces received at the Sanctuary during the day.

This Mass at the Grotto is celebrated every day, including Sunday, from the beginning of the Pilgrimage Season. The Mass will be celebrated in French. Perhaps according to the number of pilgrims present the Mass might be celebrated in one of the other languages of the Sanctuary.

• The procession lasts about 1½ hours.
• It is possible for pilgrims to recite the Rosary in different languages. They must present themselves in front of the Rosary Basilica 30 minutes before the Procession begins.
• To take part in the Choir it is necessary to present oneself in front of the Rosary Basilica no later than 8.30pm. It is open to pilgrims of all languages.
• Candles are bought in the town before entering the Sanctuary.
  

Your petition to be placed in the Grotto of our Lady of Lourdes

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