Our Lady of Lourdes of Pilauco

Marian Advocation of Osorno (The Lakes)

In the city of Osorne the Parish Our Lady of Lourdes, belonging to the diocese of Osorno, Los Lagos Region, Chile. From this parish, devotion to the Virgin of Lourdes is promoted in a stable way, in tune with the universal liturgical feast of February 11, a memory of the first apparition of the Virgin to Saint Bernardite in Lourdes (France) in 1858.

Main data

Origin and history

In the city of Osorne the Parish Our Lady of Lourdes, belonging to the diocese of Osorno, Los Lagos Region, Chile. From this parish, devotion to the Virgin of Lourdes is promoted in a stable way, in tune with the universal liturgical feast of February 11, a memory of the first apparition of the Virgin to Saint Bernardite in Lourdes (France) in 1858.

According to pastoral information from the diocese and the parish, each year the community celebrates the novena and the feast of Our Lady of Lourdeswith masses, testimonies and parish activities around that date. The advocation is part of the worldwide spread of the veneration of the Virgin of Lourdes from the end of the 19th century, when temples, parishes and sanctuaries dedicated to this advocation are multiplied in various countries. However, do not contain in the sources consulted detailed historical data on the exact date of erection of the parish or on the formal foundation of a "diocesan sanctuary" in the sector called Pilauco.

As regards the reference to figurePlagucocoS, in Osorno, Chile, there is a sector with that name, but no open ecclesial or civil sources have been found that clearly identify a "Sanctuary of Lourdes de Pilauco" in Colombia. Everything indicates a possible confusion of country and location: Osorno and the Los Lagos Region are a of ChileNot from Colombia. As a result, it is not possible to Osorno, Los Lagos, Colombiathe following shall be reported: does not contain the documented existence of this advocation or of the sanctuary in that location..

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The image and the sanctuary

In Osorno, Chile, devotion is articulated around the Parish Our Lady of Lourdes of Osorno. The parish has a parish temple where the liturgy is celebrated and the pastoral is organized, as seen in the official communication and in the publications of the parish community. The available sources do not accurately describe the artistic typology of the image (material, height, author, date) nor do they detail the existence of a Lourdes-style grotto in the parish area or in Pilauco; therefore, on these ends it must be indicated: no consta.

Nor have formal references been found to indicate that this temple has been erected as minor basilica, National sanctuary or Canonically declared diocesan sanctuaryalthough in pastoral language one can speak of a place of strong Marian devotion. Therefore, from a strictly legal to canonical point of view, does not contain a specific title higher than that of parish.

Concerning "Lourdes de Pilauco Sanctuary" with a large influx of the sick In Osorno, department of Los Lagos, Colombia, there are no descriptions or photographs in official Colombian diocesan sites, or in ecclesial databases, or in tourist or journalistic sources; it should therefore be stated that no consta Its existence is documented.

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Sponsorship and coronation

In Osorno, Chile, the The patron party of the Parish Our Lady of Lourdes 11 February patronazgo parroquial clearly recognized. The community celebrates the title of the temple and Marian reference of the parish area. In the sources consulted, there are no decrees declaring her as the principal patron of the whole city of Osorno, the diocese or the region, beyond devotional affection.

About a canonical coronation of the image venerated in this parish, the sources consulted do not mention coronation ceremony approved by the Holy See or by the episcopal authority with formal decree and date. It should therefore be indicated:

Canon coronation: does not contain a documented canonical coronation.

For a hypothetical "Pilauco" sanctuary in Osorno (Colombia), no evidence of its existence can be found, either of these titles or coronation ceremonies can be affirmed.

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Party and devotion

La main party of the Virgin of Lourdes in Osorno (Chile) is celebrated the 11 Februaryin communion with the universal Church. The diocese of Osorno and the parish of Lourdes prepare this date with a novena in the previous days, including masses and specific activities; for example, days with the Eucharist and testimonies of marriages are announced, as well as the novena of the feast in diocesan programming.

The devotion to Our Lady of Lourdes is closely linked, throughout the world, to the prayer for the sick and the celebration of the World Sick Day, established by John Paul II on February 11. Although the sources consulted do not explicitly specify "processions of the sick" in Osorno, it is reasonable to state, on the basis of the general tradition of Lourdes, that the parish pastoral includes intercession for the sick and possibly special celebrations on that day; however, there is no specific description in the sources of the processions of the sick in Pilauco or in a Colombian sanctuary.

As regards inflow of pilgrimsthe available documentation is limited to general pastoral chronicles and does not provide figures or statistics for this parish. Therefore, any specific data on the number of pilgrims or detailed description of romanias should be considered undocumented: no consta.

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Link to the Rosary

Although the specific sources on the parish of Lourdes in Osorno do not explicitly mention of the Rosary or official programmes of rosaries pilgrims, the common pastoral experience in Marian parishes and, in particular, in parishes dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes, indicates that the rezo of the Holy Rosary is a regular part of devotional life: before or after the Eucharist, during novies and days of prayer for the sick. However, in documentary rigour, it should be stated that no consta in the sources consulted an express mention of specific rosarian practices linked to this advocation in Osorno.

From a general mariological perspective, the advocation of Our Lady of Lourdes is deeply harmonized with the Rosary:

– Porque la Virgen, en Lourdes, se presenta dentro de la gran tradición de María que conduce a Cristo a través de la oración y la penitencia. – Porque la meditación de los mysteries of the Rosary ayuda a los fieles a unir sus sufrimientos, enfermedades y pruebas personales a la Pasión y Resurrección del Señor, en comunión con María. – Porque el Rosario, como oración sencilla y repetitiva, es especialmente accesible para enfermos y personas que peregrinan buscando consuelo espiritual.

Thus, even without precise local data, it can be theologically stated that the Rosario naturally accompanies devotion to Our Lady of Lourdes, helping the faithful of the parish of Lourdes in Osorno (Chile)