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Army Captain Adam Fisk, Morgan Fisk, and their son Julian on the Warriors to Loudres trip, 2019. Image courtesy of Knights of Columbus.

A pilgrim people: The Warriors to Lourdes share their stories

May 20, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

CNA had a chance to get to know some of the more than 200 pilgrims who traveled to Lourdes as... Read more

Captain Mark E. Mayor, Malori Mayor, and Captain Matthew N. Mayor, during the International Military Pilgrimage, Lourdes.

Wisdom, gratitude, healing, fellowship: A military family’s journey to Lourdes

May 18, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

Every pilgrim to Lourdes has their own motivations and reasons for making the journey. For the Mayors, the International Military... Read more

The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes ahead of the International Military Pilgrimage, May 2019.

'On the March' with the International Military Pilgrimage to Lourdes

May 16, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

Over 12,000 soldiers from over 40 countries are set to arrive in Lourdes, France on Friday as part of the... Read more

Flooded area near the Sanctuary of Notre Dame de Lourdes after heavy rainfalls, June 13, 2018.

Lourdes shrine evacuated due to flash flooding

Jun 14, 2018

As heavy rains cause flash flooding across parts of France, the Marian shrine at Lourdes has been evacuated until further... Read more

Our Lady of Lourdes grotto, Lourdes, France.

Wounded veterans seek healing and peace in the waters of Lourdes

May 22, 2018

American veterans in search of healing attended a recent pilgrimage to Lourdes, through the Archdiocese for Military Services and the... Read more

Pope Francis meets with the community of Rome's Bambino Gesu Pediatric Hospital at the Vatican's Paul VI Hall, Dec. 15, 2016.

Mary models for the sick 'surrender to God's will'

Dec 15, 2016

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis on Thursday announced the theme for the 25th World Day of the Sick, “Amazement at what God has... Read more

A statue of Bernadette Soubirous and Our Lady of Guadalupe near the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in Lourdes, France on May 15, 2015.

Lourdes increased its security for the Assumption

Aug 16, 2016

The popular pilgrimage site at Lourdes, France beefed up its security Monday for the Solemnity of the Assumption.  Read more

American soldiers at a military ceremony at the WWI War Memorial in Lourdes, France on May 16, 2015.

A journey of pain and healing: one US Marine's prayer at Lourdes

May 20, 2015

By Elise Harris

After nearly losing his life in combat nine years ago, retired U.S. Marine Paul McQuigg journeyed to Lourdes with his... Read more

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