{"id":1096460,"date":"2026-01-19T16:22:40","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T15:22:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lourdes-france.org\/en-hiver-le-sanctuaire-renove-les-lieux-de-culte\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T11:09:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T10:09:44","slug":"en-hiver-le-sanctuaire-renove-les-lieux-de-culte","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lourdes-france.org\/en\/en-hiver-le-sanctuaire-renove-les-lieux-de-culte\/","title":{"rendered":"Every winter, the Sanctuary renovates its places of worship."},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Every winter, the Sanctuary renovates its places of worship.<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In 2026, Lourdes invites every pilgrim<\/a> to embark on a journey of spiritual discovery.
Through the story of the Annunciation, the Sanctuary offers a profound spiritual journey: meditating on Mary at the beginning of her incredible journey of faith, when she confidently responded \u2018yes\u2019 to God’s call.
This journey is not only a spiritual one: it is also an invitation to make our pilgrimage the threshold of our own \u2018yes\u2019 to God’s will. To support this, the Sanctuary is undertaking major renovation and refurbishment work on its places of worship, so that they remain welcoming, dignified and accessible spaces for all.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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In 2026, the underground Basilica of Saint Pius X will see its organ undergo a complete restoration,<\/strong> at a total cost of \u20ac130,000.
The work includes completely dismantling the instrument, thoroughly cleaning its 3,600 pipes, treating damage caused by cold and humidity, repairing the sound transmission system and installing protective grilles, which have become necessary due to birds getting inside.
This project, which will take at least three months to complete, is essential to ensure that music continues to support prayer and major celebrations in the Sanctuary.
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Improving accessibility for all<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A budget of <\/span>\u20ac<\/b><\/span><\/span>77,000 <\/b><\/span>has been allocated to improving <\/span>accessibility<\/b><\/span><\/a> within the basilica. The huge pillars can pose a danger to visually impaired people. As a clever solution, <\/span>benches will be installed at the foot of each pillar<\/b><\/span>, making it safer to move around, preventing collisions and providing new seating for pilgrims.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Renovated sacristies, supporting the liturgy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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The sacristies of St. Pius X Basilica will undergo a complete refurbishment, at a cost of \u20ac70,000.<\/span>
The work will focus on the floors, paintwork and furniture.<\/span><\/strong>
The aim is for these spaces, which are essential for preparing celebrations, to be made more functional, dignified and suited to the intensity of the Sanctuary’s liturgical life.<\/span>
The Basilica of Saint Pius X is the venue for large gatherings in Lourdes, hosting international Masses<\/strong> <\/a>every Wednesday and Sunday at 9:30 am throughout the season. Spacious and bright, it is a special meeting place for pilgrims from all over the world. Every day, the 5 p.m. Eucharistic procession<\/strong> <\/a>ends with a time of adoration and the blessing of the sick who are present. Like the saint after whom it is named, the basilica dedicated to Saint Pius X is a place of communion and gathering for the Church.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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