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Our Lady of Lourdes
The Apparitions of Our Lady of Lourdes to Bernadette Soubirous in the Grotto of Massabieille Original text – © Will Ross Official The Soubirous Family The Soubirous family lived in the far north of the little town of Lourdes, in the Lapaca district. A large stream flowed there, and on this stream there were seven mills; one of them was known as the Boly Mill, and this had been the residence of the Soubirous. Francois Soubirous leased the mill from relatives of his wife, Louise. In many ways, it was the trade of the miller which had brought the couple together. They had married in the parish church on 9th January…
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Bernadette After Death
The Relics of Saint Bernadette Soubirous arrived in Carfin Grotto, Scotland, this morning. St Bernadette is, and always has been, an immensely popular Saint of the Catholic Church. If the visit of the relics of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux to the Grotto in 2019 are anything to judge by, this visit by the little Saint of Lourdes will draw huge crowds from across Scotland, particularly as this is the only Scottish destination on the national tour of the relics. Many know at least the basic details of the eighteen Appearances of the Blessed Virgin to Saint Bernadette at Lourdes in 1858, and some know that she lived the rest of…
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Bernadette at Nevers
In a few weeks time, the relics of Saint Bernadette Soubirous will visit Scotland as part of a wider tour of the United Kingdom, having already stopped at various locations in England. The Relics will come to Carfin Grotto, Scotland’s national shrine in honour of Our Lady of Lourdes, on 24 September, with a National Pilgrimage taking place the following day – this will include a torchlight procession and Mass celebrated by the Bishops of Scotland. The visit will offer many people the opportunity to venerate the Relics of this greatly-loved Saint. St Bernadette is known throughout the world as the young girl who saw Our Blessed Lady at Lourdes…
