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Our Lady of Lourdes.

Church recalls Our Lady of Lourdes apparitions on Feb. 11

Feb 10, 2013

On Feb. 11, the Catholic Church celebrates the liturgical memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes, recalling a series of 18... Read more

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World’s largest Marian statue unveiled in Bolivia

Feb 4, 2013

The largest statue of the Virgin Mary in the world, dedicated to Our Lady of Socavon, was inaugurated at a... Read more

Archbishop Jose Gomez celebrates Mass Dec. 2, 2012 after the Marian procession of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Photo courtesy of Victor Alemán-vida-nueva.com.

Advent is a 'season of Mary,' Archbishop Gomez says

Dec 11, 2012

By Kevin J. Jones

Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles is describing Advent as “a season of Mary” and a time for Catholics... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI presides over the canonization of seven saints on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012.

Missionaries under the care of Mary, Pope says

Oct 21, 2012

Marking the celebration of Missions Sunday, Pope Benedict encouraged the faithful to entrust all missionaries to the guidance of Mary,... Read more

Bishop Mark Davies of Shrewsbury.

At England’s Marian shrine, Bishop Davies urges full embrace of faith

Aug 28, 2012

Bishop Mark Davies of Shrewsbury has encouraged English Catholics to prepare for the Year of Faith by embracing and proclaiming... Read more

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Spanish politicians implore Virgin Mary's help amid economic crisis

Aug 16, 2012

Various Spanish political leaders looked to the Virgin Mary on the Feast of the Assumption Aug. 15 to ask for... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI addresses the crowd in front of the shrine to Our Lady of Lourdes in the Vatican Gardens on May 31, 2012.

Mary’s life reminds us to trust God’s plan, Pope says

Jun 1, 2012

The Virgin Mary’s docility to the will of God should remind everybody that the Lord has a plan for each... Read more