In Lourdes, France, in 1844 a baby girl named Bernadette Soubirous was born. Bernadette’s family was very poor, and Bernadette was responsible for looking after and caring for her brothers and ...
We are delighted to announce that the relic of St Bernadette will be visiting Holycross Abbey on September 19 and 20. This very special, once-in-lifetime event will provide an opportunity for people ...
(St. Bernadette was canonized on December 8, 1933.) The nearby Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, its stones worn by millions of feet, is where the Virgin is said to have commanded Bernadette to scoop ...