Our Lady of Lourdes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Our Lady of Lourdes |
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rock cave where Soubirous saw the apparition
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| Location | Lourdes, France |
| Date | 11 February 1858 |
| Witness | Saint Bernadette Soubirous |
| Type | Marian apparition |
| Approval | 1862, during the pontificate of Pope Pius IX |
| Shrine | Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, Lourdes, France |
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.
Images for kids
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Studio photograph of Bernadette Soubirous (age 14) in daily attire. (c. 1 January 1858)
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Painting of the Virgin Mary apparition to Bernadette Soubirous in the Grotto at Massabielle, near Lourdes, France.
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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.
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The sanctuary basilica built at Lourdes directly above the grotto of the apparitions
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Pope John Paul II in 1983 at the Grotto of Massabielle of the Lourdes Shrine.
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Pope Benedict XVI placing a crown 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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The venerated Marian image in Quezon City, canonically crowned by formal decree of Pope Francis for the Philippines on 22 August 2020.
See also
In Spanish: Nuestra Señora de Lourdes para niños
