Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Happy 5th Anniversary
to our outstanding HdM Executive Board!
May our Lord continue to bless all of you!
Now on to Year 6!
News and Events
Happy 5th Anniversary
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
8th December: come and celebrate the feast of the Immaculate Conception in Lourdes.
You will recall that the Lady who appeared in Lourdes for the 16th time to Bernadette Soubirous at the Grotto of Massabielle, introduced herself by saying, “I am the Immaculate Conception”. And ever since 25th March 1858, the crowds have been touched by it; those who had already come to the Grotto, and the others since. Because this Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary is also for us. Come and celebrate the Immaculate Conception in Lourdes.
The programme for the day is available on the Sanctuary's portal.
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
The 2022 conferences are underway.
Since October, the Sanctuary of Lourdes has been preparing for the 2023 season with European pilgrimage organisers during conferences organised in Spain, Scotland, Ireland, Belgium, Italy...etc. These have been opportunities to introduce the pastoral theme for 2023.
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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The Sanctuary switches to wintertime.
The Sanctuary of Lourdes has changed to its winter timetable. The Sanctuary gates remain open every day of the year. Starting from today, you can attend masses, celebrations and vigils from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Further information on the schedules of activities and celebrations at the Sanctuary, is available on the portal site.
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
The Bigorre Pilgrimage from
28th – 30th October.
The diocesan pilgrimage of Bigorre is an unmissable event in the diocese of Tarbes and Lourdes. Following in Bernadette’s footsteps, this is an opportunity for the Bigourdans to gather at the Grotto of Massabielle.
To relive the event and its highlights, the diocese invites you to browse its photo gallery.
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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15,000 pilgrims: the great return of pilgrims to Lourdes with the 2022 Rosary pilgrimage.
A huge crowd from all the France ‘departments’ and overseas gathered in Lourdes for the Rosary pilgrimage. The Dominican family gave everyone the opportunity to experience magnificent masses on the Rosary esplanade as well as catechesis, conferences and beautiful processions. Review in pictures.
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Golden Jubilee of the Faith and Light pilgrimage.
From 27th – 30th October, the Faith and Light pilgrimage celebrated its 50th anniversary in Lourdes. An incredible human adventure that has spanned five decades focusing on the inclusion of people with disabilities: a pilgrimage to remind us that God loves all humankind and dwells in each one.
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Rediscover the Sanctuary's website through current events.
The Sanctuary has a new portal site just waiting for you to navigate. Don’t forget to visit the news section which, in addition to this letter from the friends of Lourdes, contains details of past and future events at the Sanctuary of Lourdes.