Our Lady of Lourdes
Our Lady of Lourdes is a name for the Virgin Mary. She is believed to have appeared near Lourdes, France. The first appearance was on 11 February 1858. It was seen by Bernadette Soubirous, a 14 year old peasant. Seventeen more appearances were reported that year.
| Our Lady of Lourdes | |
|---|---|
 rock cave where Soubirous saw the apparition | |
| Location | Lourdes, France |
| Date | 11 February 1858 |
| Witness | Saint Bernadette Soubirous |
| Type | Marian apparition |
| Holy See approval | 1862, during the pontificate of Pope Pius IX |
| Shrine | Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, Lourdes, France |
Our Lady Of Lourdes Media
Studio photograph of Bernadette Soubirous (age 14) in daily attire. (c. 1 January 1858)
Painting of the Virgin Mary apparition to Bernadette Soubirous in the Grotto at Massabielle, near Lourdes, France.
The venerated image of Our Lady of Lourdes was granted a decree of canonical coronation on 1 February 1876 by Pope Pius IX. The coronation ceremony was executed on 3 July 1876. During that same year, an oversized golden laurel wreath was placed at the base as well as a stellar halo being attached to the head of the image; both no longer present.
The sanctuary basilica built at Lourdes directly above the grotto of the apparitions
Pope John Paul II in 1983 at the Grotto of Massabielle of the Lourdes Shrine.
Pope Benedict XVI placing a crown[a] on Our Lady of Lourdes for the plenary indulgence he attached for pilgrims of the World Day of the Sick. 11 February 2007, Saint Peter's Basilica.
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