• Faith and Life,  The Saints

    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…