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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

A pilgrimage on marian soil Normandy has been privileged to experience visits from the Virgin Mary. The reliquary from Lourdes will be venerated particularly in Mayenne, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Pontmain and the Basilica of Our Lady of … Continued

Sunday 17th february 5.30 pm Palais des Congrès Cardinal Robert Sarah, prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments since 2014, is giving a lecture at the Palais des Congrès in Lourdes, on 17th February … Continued