Our Lady of Lourdes Statue Tour
Our Lady of Lourdes holds a special place in our Diocese as our Patron.
The 11th February marks her feast day, and we are privileged to be the first school on the tour to receive this beautiful statue, marking the Centenary of the Diocese of Lancaster.
In 1858, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to Saint Bernadette in Lourdes, France. Mary asked for prayer, repentance, and a chapel to be built on the site. These apparitions continue to inspire millions of pilgrims each year to turn to Our Lady for healing and intercession. Mary’s appearance at Lourdes to Saint Bernadette reflects her deep compassion for and identification with the poor. Saint Bernadette came from a very humble and uneducated background, yet Mary chose to appear to her in the simple grotto at Lourdes.
God our Father,
You chose Mary to be the Mother of your Son and our loving Mother too.
As we welcome this statue of Our Lady of Lourdes,
open our hearts to her example of faith and humility.
May her prayers and presence draw us closer to you,
through Jesus Christ your Son, our Lord.
Amen.
