5 reasons to donate to the Sanctuary of Lourdes

Donating to the Sanctuary of Lourdes means actively participating in its spiritual, humanitarian and solidarity mission.

Here are 5 reasons to donate:

Reason #1. Support a place of faith and hope

Every year, Lourdes welcomes more than 3 million pilgrims from all over the world.
Your donations help to maintain this place of prayer, contemplation, and peace, accessible to all, regardless of their means.

Reason No. 2. Help people who are sick or have a disability

The Sanctuary is a special place that welcomes vulnerable people. Donations are used to fund medical facilities to enable them to fully experience their pilgrimage.

Reason No. 3: Preserving spiritual and historical heritage

Three basilicas, 25 chapels, facilities and natural areas covering 55 hectares require constant maintenance. Your support helps to preserve this unique heritage, steeped in history and faith.

Reason No. 4. Supporting the mission of evangelisation

Donations are also used to train volunteers and hospitaliers, to organise celebrations, particularly the great processions, and to spread the Message of Lourdes throughout the world.

Reason No. 5. An act of generosity that makes sense

Giving to the Sanctuary is a concrete gesture of faith, gratitude, or solidarity. It is participating in a collective work that spans generations and deeply touches thousands of lives.