Our Lady of Lourdes of Hong Kong

Advocación marana de Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Recognized by the Church

According to the mission agency Fides, the parish of Our Lady of Lourdes in Hong Kong was founded by the Fathers of the Foreign Missions of Paris (MEP), who played a key role in the missionary development of the city. Fides describes it, in a news that commemorates its 130 years of existence, as a reference point for the evangelization and pastoral care of the popular neighborhoods, with schools and charitable services. The exact date of foundation does not accurately reflect the sources consulted here, beyond that approximate reference.

Main data

Origin and history

According to the mission agency Fides, the parish of Our Lady of Lourdes in Hong Kong was founded by the Fathers of the Foreign Missions of Paris (MEP), who played a key role in the missionary development of the city. Fides describes it, in a news that commemorates its 130 years of existence, as a reference point for the evangelization and pastoral care of the popular neighborhoods, with schools and charitable services. The exact date of foundation does not accurately reflect the sources consulted here, beyond that approximate reference.

The image and the sanctuary

The parish belongs to the Diocese of Hong Kong. The sources consulted do not describe a specific headline image or a specific sanctuary other than the parish temple, so these details are not recorded.

Sponsorship and coronation

It is dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes. There is no canonical coronation or formal patronage beyond its parish title.

Party and devotion

The memory of Our Lady of Lourdes is celebrated on February 11, the anniversary of the apparitions of Lourdes and World Sick Day. Fides underlines the importance of this devotion in the parish, especially in the day of the sick and in the commemoration of the apparitions, with processions and catechetical activities around the Virgin. There are no extraordinary miracles officially recognized; the devotional tradition focuses on the intercession of Mary by the sick and families.

Link to the Rosary

The devotion to Our Lady of Lourdes is closely linked to the Rosary, for in the apparitions the Virgin showed herself with the rosary in her hands and invited prayer and penance. In this parish, the prayer of the Rosary accompanies Marian celebrations and prayer for the sick, keeping alive that call of Lourdes.