Our Lady of Lourdes refers to the Marian apparition that occurred in 1858 in Lourdes, France, when the Virgin Mary appeared to 14-year-old Bernadette Soubirous. Over a period of 18 visits, Mary identified herself as the “Immaculate Conception” and instructed Bernadette to dig in the ground, revealing a spring that later became renowned for its healing properties. The Lourdes shrine has since become a major pilgrimage site, drawing millions of visitors seeking physical and spiritual healing. The feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes is celebrated on February 11th, highlighting the message of faith, prayer, and divine healing.

The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has decreed that this is a Holy Day of Memorial (Optional) to be observed in Canada.