Agenda of Celebrations (Masses and Rosaries)

Check below the precise schedules for live masses, the rosary (French, Italian, English) and the Angelus broadcast by TV Lourdes Sanctuary.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lourdes Live (FAQ)

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However, if you order water remotely, you pay for the shipping service (bottle, packaging, postage) provided by souvenir shops, but not the water itself which remains a gift.” } }, { “@type”: “Question”, “name”: “Where to send my prayer intention to be placed at the Grotto?”, “acceptedAnswer”: { “@type”: “Answer”, “text”: “You can use our online prayer intention form. Your messages are printed and placed in the box located at the Grotto of Massabielle. The priests and religious communities of the Sanctuary pray for these intentions during daily masses.” } }, { “@type”: “Question”, “name”: “How to get Lourdes water from a distance?”, “acceptedAnswer”: { “@type”: “Answer”, “text”: “The Grotto water is free, but it cannot be sent by the Sanctuary itself. However, you can order bottles or flasks filled with Lourdes water via our partner shop “Souvenirs de Lourdes”. You only pay for the container and shipping, the water remains a gift.” } }, { “@type”: “Question”, “name”: “Who broadcasts the Grotto images?”, “acceptedAnswer”: { “@type”: “Answer”, “text”: “The images come from cameras installed by the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes. TV Lourdes ensures 24/7 capture. Some slots, like the 3:30 PM rosary, are co-broadcast with the Catholic channel KTO, ensuring wide accessibility to French-speaking faithful.” } }, { “@type”: “Question”, “name”: “Which TV channel broadcasts Lourdes mass live?”, “acceptedAnswer”: { “@type”: “Answer”, “text”: “You can watch Lourdes mass on several channels. The most direct is our site Lourdes.Live (Web TV). On television, the Catholic channel KTO broadcasts the 3:30 PM rosary. The local channel TV Lourdes ensures the continuous 24/7 stream.” } }, { “@type”: “Question”, “name”: “Is the entrance to the Sanctuary of Lourdes free?”, “acceptedAnswer”: { “@type”: “Answer”, “text”: “Yes, entrance to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes is free and open to all, 24/7, through the various gates (St. Joseph Gate, St. Michael Gate, Crypt Gate). Only some nearby parking lots are paid.” } }, { “@type”: “Question”, “name”: “How many times did the Virgin appear to Bernadette?”, “acceptedAnswer”: { “@type”: “Answer”, “text”: “The “Lady” appeared 18 times to Bernadette Soubirous between February 11 and July 16, 1858. It was during the 16th apparition that she revealed her name: “I am the Immaculate Conception”.” } }, { “@type”: “Question”, “name”: “Can we visit the Grotto at night?”, “acceptedAnswer”: { “@type”: “Answer”, “text”: “Yes, the Sanctuary remains open. Night is a privileged time to meditate at the Grotto in silence, often after the torchlight procession at 9:00 PM. If you cannot come, our infrared webcam allows you to virtually “watch” all night.” } }, { “@type”: “Question”, “name”: “What are the opening hours of the Sanctuary?”, “acceptedAnswer”: { “@type”: “Answer”, “text”: “The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes is open every day of the year, including public holidays. The gates (St. Joseph, St. Michael, Crypt) are generally open from 5:30 AM to midnight. However, access to the Grotto of Massabielle for silent meditation is possible 24/7 by passing through the Lacets Gate.” } }, { “@type”: “Question”, “name”: “How to get to Lourdes?”, “acceptedAnswer”: { “@type”: “Answer”, “text”: “Lourdes is very well served: By Train (TGV): The Lourdes TGV station is directly connected to Paris-Montparnasse (about 4h45 journey). It also welcomes Intercités and TER trains. The station is located 15 minutes walk from the Sanctuary. By Plane: The international airport Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées (LDE) is located just 10 km away. It offers direct flights from Paris-Orly and several European cities (Italy, UK, Poland). Bus shuttles connect the airport to the city center.” } }, { “@type”: “Question”, “name”: “What time is the French rosary today?”, “acceptedAnswer”: { “@type”: “Answer”, “text”: “The French rosary is prayed every day at 3:30 PM at the Grotto. It is broadcast live by KTO and retransmitted right here. Other rosaries are prayed in Italian (6:00 PM), in English or German according to the schedule displayed higher up in our agenda.” } } ] }