For the first time in its history, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes—one of the world’s most important Catholic pilgrimage sites—was forced to close to the 20,000 souls who flock there ...

And there, several thousand people-the line of wheelchairs alone is eight abreast and maybe 200 yards long-are carrying candles and raising their voices in a hymn.

Lourdes and St. Bernardette Soubirous. In Lourdes, ... Bernadette had never failed to bring a lighted candle to the Grotto since the first time she had been instructed to do so by the Beautiful Lady.

Pilgrims light candles at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in France. Credit: Courtney Mares/CNA “A lot of people come here to Lourdes expecting miracles,” Jay told CNA.

The grotto is a replica of the shrine at Lourdes, ... In Omaha’s grotto, adorned with candles and a small altar, there stood at least two statues. One, of course, was Mary.

River flooding forced the temporary closure of the famous grotto at the shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in southern France. The shrine complex remained open to visitors. A morning Mass, however, was ...

The Lourdes Grotto, built before the chapel in 1904, was constructed out of limestone cliffs already on campus. The stones need repair, as some are starting to crumble off the back of the grotto.

The Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto at Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery at 911 E. North Ave. was recently rededicated by clergy at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church - but it may have been the century ...

The football team tweeted a message of support and picture of a candle with the Mississippi State logo Monday afternoon, prior to the announcement of Leach’s passing. The Grotto is a staple of ...

Half of the Chapels of Light at Our Lady of Lourdes shrine in France were destroyed by a fire during the night of July 10–11. The fire was quickly brought under control.

The Montfort House and Retreat Facility was originally built in 1927 as a private home.John Nestor — Special to The Register Citizen The grotto was built in 1958, working off of a postcard ...