June 30-July 3
(See below for itinerary.) 

From April to August 2022, the relics of Saint Bernadette will tour the United States for the first time, bringing the grace of Lourdes to parishes across the country. The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes is organizing the pilgrimage of the relics in partnership with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, North American Volunteers, Hospitalité of Miami and the Order of Malta. https://www.stbernadetteusa.org

Why do we venerate relics?

At the heart of the veneration of the relics of the saints, we find the Catholic faith, in particular the dogma of the resurrection of the flesh and the confidence in the power of intercession of the saints. The relics are not worshipped (veneration must be clearly distinguished from adoration and worship, which are due to God alone), but the relics of the martyrs are venerated to adore the One whose martyrs, that is to say witnesses, they are. The veneration of relics is all about FAITH-- we thank God for the faith of His saint, and as we reflect on and learn more about this saint's faith, we pray that God will renew and increase it in ourselves.

(Times/schedule subject to change - please confirm before arrival.)

Thursday, June 30 (in the church)
6:40 a.m. Mass with Rite of Reception
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Public Veneration
5:00 p.m. Rosary, Veneration Closes for Mass
5:30 p.m. Mass
6:30-8:00 p.m. Public Veneration
8:00 p.m. Water Gesture, Veneration Closes for the Day

Friday, July 1 (in the church)
6:40 a.m. Mass
8:00 – 11:30 a.m. Public Veneration 
11:30 a.m. Rosary, Veneration Closes for Mass
Noon Mass
1:00-4:00 p.m. Public Veneration 
4:00 p.m. (courtyard) Water Gesture, Veneration Closes
7:00-7:30 p.m. (courtyard) Procession and Water Gesture, Veneration Closes for the Day

Saturday, July 2 (in the school gym)
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Public Veneration
4:00 p.m. Veneration Closes for Mass 
6:00-8:00 p.m. Public Veneration 
8:00 p.m. Rosary, Veneration Closes for the Day

Sunday, July 3 (in the church)
1:30 p.m. Rite of Farewell