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Bernadette Soubirous ( / ˌbɜːrnəˈdɛt ˌsuːbiˈruː /; French: [bɛʁnadɛt subiʁu]; Occitan: Bernadeta Sobirós [beɾnaˈðetɔ suβiˈɾus]; 7 January 1844 – 16 April 1879), also known as Bernadette of Lourdes, was the firstborn daughter of a miller from Lourdes ( Lorda in Occitan), in the department of Hautes-Pyrénées in France, and is best known for experi...
Jun 3, 2017 · Key dates of the life of Bernadette Soubirous. 1843 – January 9: marriage of François Soubirous and Louise Castérot. 1844 – January 7: birth of Bernadette at the Moulin de Boly. 1844 – January 9: baptism of Bernadette. 1846 – birth of her sister Toinette. 1851 – birth of her brother Jean-Marie.
Sep 30, 2016 · The undeniably beautiful 130-year-old body of Bernadette Soubirous is displayed in a purpose-built crystal coffin, housed in a chapel at the abbey where she served as a nun. Her uncannily...
Aug 5, 2024 · St. Bernadette of Lourdes (born January 7, 1844, Lourdes, France—died April 16, 1879, Nevers; canonized December 8, 1933; feast day April 16, but sometimes February 18 in France) was a French saint whose visions led to the founding of the Marian shrine of Lourdes.
Biography of Bernadette Soubirous As a young 14-year-old girl, Bernadette Soubirous had multiple visions of the Blessed Lady in a grotto in the outskirts of Lourdes. Although her visions were widely doubted at the time, her humility, truthfulness and modesty encouraged many to believe.
In Rome, on December 8, 1933, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, amidst a brilliant setting and the fanfare of silver trumpets, Bernadette Soubirous was admitted to the company of saints. This little nun, humble, unlettered, honest, and obedient, is venerated by the great host of Catholic worshipers throughout the world.
Today, the body of St. Bernadette, still incorrupt, lies in the main chapel of the Convent of St. Gildard in Nevers, France. A constant stream of pilgrims visits the saint's resting place to seek her intercession. They can get within four feet of the glass window of the coffin.
In Rome, on December 8, 1933, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Bernadette Soubirous (the little nun – humble, unlettered, honest, and obedient) was canonized by Pope Pius XI as a Saint of the Roman Catholic Church.
This is the story of Bernadette Soubirous, from her childhood in Lourdes to the apparitions at the grotto, her departure to Nevers and her life within the Congregation.
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Saint Bernadette Soubirous was young when Mary appeared to her at Lourdes. Read the inspiring story of Saint Bernadette's encounters with Mary.
