St. Bernadette relics to visit Arlington diocese

Catholic Herald Staff Report

A stained-glass window to the right of the altar of St. Bernadette Church in Springfield depicts the parish patroness’ visions of Our Lady of Lourdes in 1858. KEVIN SCHWEERS | CATHOLIC HERALD

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St. Bernadette Church in Springfield will host relics of its patron saint, St. Bernadette Soubirous, Nov. 5-6, as part of the relics’ national “Journey of Grace” pilgrimage.

Organized by the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in France, it is the second U.S. pilgrimage of St. Bernadette’s relics. The pilgrimage began in September and will conclude August 2027.

The two-day celebration at St. Bernadette Church will include Mass, a candlelit rosary procession and opportunities for veneration of the relics.

If you go

For a full schedule of events, go to bit.ly/4sfUNpt.

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