Bernadette’s photographs were taken at the dawn of photography in Lourdes and Nevers. She was never photographed during the apparitions, however. More than 70 authentic photographs were collected by Father René Laurentin, historian of Lourdes. They were all taken between … Continued
Daily Mass 9.00 am every day in the Immaculate Conception Basilica Rosary 2.30 pm at the Grotto on Monday and Wednesday International Mass 9.30 am Every Sunday, Wednesday as Feast days in St Pius X Basilica Processions 5.00pm Blessed Sacrament Procession … Continued
The Apostolic Letter by Pope Francis Sanctuarium in Ecclesia states: “In the Shrine, the doors are wide open to the sick, the disabled, and above all, to the poor, the marginalized, refugees and migrants” (SiE 4). These words concern all … Continued
Would you be so kind as to come here for seven days ? We paraphrase the request of Our Lady to Bernadette , in order to invite you to receive a daily message from the Sanctuary during Holy Week. Christ is … Continued
All called to Holiness At a conference the rector, taking the suggested theme for this year: “Happy are the poor”, led a beautiful reflection on poverty. Bernadette was chosen because she was the poorest. In Lourdes, the poor lead us … Continued
For Catholics, Holy Week is the last week of Lent. It begins with Palm Sunday, April 14, which recalls the solemn entry of Christ into Jerusalem. It includes Holy Thursday, where Jesus instituted the Eucharist during the Last Supper and … Continued
Can you tell us a little about your family and early years.) I was born on November 20th 1955 in Durban, South Africa, to Victor and Irene Horrocks. My brother Peter was 22 years older than me. My parents were … Continued
The feast of the Annunciation, 25th March, is not particularly celebrated in Lourdes, unlike 11th February, the anniversary of the first apparition. Yet, when the Lady says her name, she also opens her heart, she says who she is in … Continued
* Rehaussement de la réduction d’impôt pour les dons effectués au profit des associations cultuelles entre le 2 juin 2021 et le 31 décembre 2022 : vote définitif de la mesure dans la loi de finance rectificative n° 2021-953 du 19 juillet 2021. L’article 18 prévoit que le taux de la réduction d’impôt prévue au 1 de l’article 200 du code général des impôts est porté à 75 % pour les dons et versements, y compris l’abandon exprès de revenus ou produits, effectués entre le 2 juin 2021 et le 31 décembre 2022, au profit d’associations cultuelles ou d’établissements publics des cultes reconnus d’Alsace-Moselle. Les versements réalisés en 2021 sont retenus dans la limite de 554 euros. Pour les versements réalisés en 2022, cette limite est relevée dans la même proportion que la limite supérieure de la première tranche du barème de l’impôt sur le revenu de l’année 2021. Le montant obtenu est arrondi, s’il y a lieu, à l’euro supérieur. Il n’est pas tenu compte de ces versements pour l’application de la limite de 20 % du revenu imposable. Précision : ce plafond de 554€ est bien distinct de celui dit “amendement Coluche” qui permet de bénéficier d’une réduction à 75% pour certaines associations caritatives et humanitaires dites « organismes d’aide aux personnes en difficulté ». Il est bien possible de cumuler ces deux avantages.
