Sanctuary Our Lady of Lourdes

Activities in the Sanctuary of Lourdes

Programs for visitors and pilgrims

The Sanctuary of Lourdes proposes 12 pilgrimmage programs and excursions lasting for 2^1/2hours to 5 days.

Visiting the Grotto of the Apparitions

Walk towards the Grotto of the Apparitions and enter beneath the rock: you will see the spring and the famous statue of Our Lady of Lourdes; an unforgettable experience. The Grotto is the site of the extraordinary events which took place in 1858.

Placing a candle

Why light a candle in Lourdes? By placing a candle at the Sanctuary, near the Grotto, you also leave your prayer intentions; you remember your loved ones...

Expérience synode : les jeunes du Rosaire enthousiaste le 4 octobre 2017

Synod Experience 2018

All young people are invited to take part in a 'synod experience' to formulate concrete suggestions to be given to the Pope and the bishops of the Synod. Every good idea or suggestion is then put to a vote of the young people and then published in a the young people's white paper.

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20 May 2018

Monday 21st May 2018: we celebrate Mary, Mother of the Church

The candle that I light is my ‘thank you’ to Mary.
19 December 2017

The Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes

From 9 to 12 February 2018, on the occasion of the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and World Day of the Sick, the Sanctuary of Lourdes organises the ‘February Days’ focusing on three key highlights.
20 November 2017

7th and 8th December: Lourdes celebrates the Immaculate Conception in union with Christians from the East and the Holy Land, under the presidency of Mgr Marcuzzo, Patriarchal Vicar for Palestine

On Thursday 7th and Friday 8th December 2017 the Sanctuary of Lourdes solemnly celebrates the Feast of the Immaculate Conception in union with Christians from the East - Mary is the "servant of peace." The Patriarchal Vicar for Palestine, Mgr Marcuzzo, will preside over the celebrations. At midday a floral tribute composed of thousand of roses donated by web-pilgrims will be laid at the Grotto (Book your rose before December 4th). In the evening, a sound and light show will be offered by the association SOS Chrétiens d'Orient.