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The Sanctuary invites you to celebrate the Assumption of the Virgin Mary at Lourdes. On 15th August, join the thousands of pilgrims on site or join in live prayer via the “Praying with Lourdes” app and come together to celebrate the day when Mary, the Immaculate Conception, was taken, body and soul, into Heaven.
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"Since 15th July, the Sanctuary has been able to respond more readily to pilgrims' requests to be immersed in the water at the Grotto. I would particularly like to express my warmest thanks to all the Hospitaliers for their dedication and their remarkable work in the service of pilgrims".
Father Michel Daubanes.
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The Sanctuary's online forms for making an intention, requesting a mass, asking for a candle to be lit, making a donation and taking part in the collection have all been simplified.
It is now possible to make several requests at the same time.
You can now create an account if you wish.
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The National Pilgrimage is gathering in Lourdes this year for the 151st time for the celebrations on 15th August. Nearly 7,000 people will be there to celebrate the day on which Mary was “exalted by the Lord as Queen of the universe” (Vatican II, Lumen gentium, n. 59).
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On 10th August, take part in the St Lawrence festivities by attending Mass at the Grotto, celebrated and led by the Réseau Saint-Laurent pilgrimage. The pilgrimage will kick off its celebrations on 9th August with a Torch-light Marian procession, during which the statue of the Virgin Mary will be carried, just for this occasion, from the Cité Saint-Pierre before departing, as usual, in the 9pm procession.
To find out more about the celebrations and the full programme of the pilgrimage | Follow the Saint-Laurent Mass at the Grotto on the “Praying with Lourdes” app.
The donations service is at your disposal: / Le service des donateurs est à votre écoute:
+ 33 (0)5 62 42 82 82 | donateur@lourdes-france.com