Marian devotion
Our Lady of Lourdes in United States
Whole country
One of the most popular Marian devotions in America.
Our Lady of Lourdes is one of the most popular Marian devotions in the United States. Thousands of American parishes have a Grotto of Lourdes.
History of devotion
The devotion to Lourdes came to the United States in the 1860s, when French missionaries took her to immigrant communities.
Devotion in the United States
In cities like Boston, New York and Los Angeles, French parishes celebrate the Lourdes party on February 11.
Devotion is especially popular among the sick who ask for healing.
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