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In the service of Our Lady of Lourdes When he arrives in Lourdes, a priest puts himself at the service of Mary, by listening to the pilgrims. He needs to be both a historian; able to answer questions about the … Continued

The Sanctuary of Lourdes is open from 7.45 a.m. to 7 p.m. Continuous prayer at the Grotto. Programme: Mass in French at the Grotto at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. every day. Mass in English at the Grotto at 9 … Continued

Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us ! For Catholics, Holy Week is the last week of Lent. It begins with Palm Sunday, on 28th March, which commemorates Christ’s solemn entry into Jerusalem. It includes Maundy Thursday, when Jesus instituted … Continued

The Annunciation On the feast of the Annunciation, 25th March, Mary learns that she is chosen to give life to the Son of God, because she is free from all sin, and has been from her conception. In Lourdes, when … Continued

Saint Joseph husband of the Virgin Mary (1st century) “The Eternal Father chose Saint Joseph to be the nurturer and guardian of his main treasures, that is, his Son and his bride.” (Saint Bernardine of Siena)The Gospel writers do not … Continued

1st March: first miraculous healing and 12th apparition On Monday 1st March, while it was still dark, Catherine Latapie who had come on foot from the neighbouring village of Loubajac, arrived at the Grotto. She dipped her paralysed arm in … Continued

Lourdes February Days, the replay Thursday 11th February  Pastoral directions for the Sanctuary of Lourdes – Mgr. Antoine Hérouard, apostolic delegate for the Sanctuary of Lourdes Video looking back at the year 2020 New status of the Sanctuary International Mass replay … Continued

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 … Continued