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Benedict Joseph Labre, born on 26th March 1748 in Amettes, diocese of Boulogne-sur-Mer (north of France) and died on 16th April 1783 in Rome, was a French beggar pilgrim who travelled the pathways of Europe. Nicknamed the “Wanderer of God”, … Continued

Dear Friends of the Sanctuary Community, I have just announced, to Bishop Brouwet and the Rector, Fr. André Cabes, the sad news that this afternoon Dr. Theodore Mangiapan passed away after a short illness. Dr. Mangiapan was the eleventh president … Continued

On the XXVII World Day of the Sick, to be solemnly celebrated on 11th February 2019 in Calcutta, India. In his message, Pope Francis recalls, “Caring for the sick requires professionalism, tenderness, straightforward and simple gestures freely given, like a … Continued

Little Bernadette, who was privy to the secrets of the Virgin Mary 18 times during the Apparitions of Lourdes in 1858, became holy not because she was favoured by Mary’s visits, but for the way in which she answered them. … Continued

Friday, 8th February 8.30 am Holy Rosary (Saints Cosmas and Damian Chapel) 9.00 am Holy Mass Saturday, 9th February 8.30 am Holy Rosary (Saints Cosmas and Damian Chapel) 9.00 am Holy Mass 10.15 am Stations of the Cross Sunday, 10th … Continued

This year, from 30th January 1st to February, these days are once again co-organised by the Communication Secretary of the Holy See, the Federation of Catholic Media and Signis. They have a distinctive international dimension and will allow unique meetings … Continued

After places like Rocamadour, Senanque Abbey or Mont Saint-Michel, it is on the esplanade of the Sanctuary of Lourdes on 8th January this year, at 3.30 pm (duration 20 minutes), that the white cap will be presented to 65 soldiers … Continued

2019 : A Bernadette year On Sunday 6th January at 2 pm, Father André Cabes, Rector of the Sanctuary, will open the Bernadette Year at a conference at the Palais des Congrès, during which he aims to help everyone reach … Continued