11th February: First apparition of Mary to Bernadette Soubirous – Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes – 29th World Day of the Sick

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In partnership with Catholic television stations

The televised mass, from 10 a.m. at the Basilica of Saint Pius X, will be presided over by Bishop Antoine Hérouard, apostolic delegate for the Sanctuary of Lourdes.

3:30 p.m. Rosary at the Grotto with Bishop Antoine Hérouard (KTO)
6 p.m. Rosary in the Grotto in Italian (TV2000)
8:30 p.m. Torchlit Rosary and the water gesture with Mgr. Olivier Ribadeau Dumas, rector (TV Lourdes)

hursday 11th February 1858 : the first meeting

First apparition. Accompanied by her sister and a friend, Bernadette went to Massabielle, along the Gave, to collect bones and dead wood. Taking off her stockings to cross the stream and go into the Grotto, she heard a noise which resembled a gust of wind, she lifted her head towards the Grotto: “I saw a lady dressed in white: she was wearing a white dress, and a white veil, a blue belt and a yellow rose on each foot.” Bernadette made the sign of the Cross and recited the rosary with the Lady. The prayer over, the Lady suddenly disappeared.

Let us entrust our intentions to Our Lady of Lourdes

As we approach the 11th February, 
Let us stay united in prayer 

Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes

On 11th and 12th February, the “Lourdes February Days” 850 international pilgrimage stakeholders (pilgrimage directors, hospitality presidents, religious tourism professionals, partners of the Sanctuary, etc.) will come together at the Sanctuary in a virtual conference.

The Lourdes February Days