Lourdes, the fourteenth apparition: a call to penance and purificationOn 3 March 1858, Bernadette Soubirous saw the fourteenth apparition of the Virgin Mary at the grotto of Massabielle, a particularly significant moment for her spiritual message. During this encounter, the Virgin reiterated the importance of prayer and penance, two central themes that run through all the Marian apparitions at Lourdes. Read more...

The fifteenth Marian apparition at Lourdes: a moment of silent graceOn 4 March 1858, Bernadette Soubirous experienced her fifteenth Marian apparition at the grotto of Massabielle in Lourdes. This encounter, although discreet, marked a continuity in the message of the Virgin Mary, inviting people to prayer and devotion. At a time when more and more of the curious and the faithful are interested in the extraordinary events taking place at Lourdes, this apparition is part of a moment of grace and recollection. Read more...

The sixteenth Marian apparition at Lourdes: a moment of spiritual revelationOn 25 March 1858, the feast of the Annunciation, the sixteenth Marian apparition at Lourdes marked a decisive turning point in the encounters between Bernadette Soubirous and the mysterious Lady she saw in the grotto of Massabielle. This apparition was of particular importance, as it was during this encounter that the Virgin revealed her identity to the young visionary. Read more...

The 17th Marian apparition at Lourdes: a call to prayer and devotionOn 7 July 1858, the Virgin Mary appeared for the 17th time to Bernadette Soubirous, marking one of the final stages in a series of extraordinary events. This apparition, which is less well known than the others, is nevertheless of particular significance, marking a spiritual turning point in the messages transmitted to the young visionary. Read more...

The 18th and last Marian apparition at Lourdes: a message of peace and faithOn 16 July 1858, the Grotto of Massabielle in Lourdes was the scene of the 18th and last apparition of the Virgin Mary to Bernadette Soubirous. This apparition marked the conclusion of a series of miraculous events that have profoundly transformed the town of Lourdes into a world-renowned place of pilgrimage. We take a look back at this ultimate moment and the events surrounding it. Read more...