{"id":2615,"date":"2024-04-09T11:40:30","date_gmt":"2024-04-09T09:40:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missionsndlourdes.com\/comment-recevoir-une-mission-notre-dame-de-lourdes\/"},"modified":"2025-04-22T16:28:58","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T14:28:58","slug":"comment-recevoir-une-mission-notre-dame-de-lourdes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missionsndlourdes.com\/en\/comment-recevoir-une-mission-notre-dame-de-lourdes\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Host an Our Lady of Lourdes Mission?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Invitation from the Bishop<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Our Lady of Lourdes Missions are organized at the invitation of a bishop or an Episcopal Conference.<\/p>

Steps for the Request:<\/b><\/p>

  1. Purpose:<\/b> What is the pastoral project of the diocese? Would you like to host the relics, a chaplain, or both?<\/li>
  2. Dates:<\/b> When and for how long would you like the mission to take place?<\/li>
  3. Location:<\/b> Does the request involve the entire diocese, multiple parishes, or specific locations?<\/li>
  4. Coordinator:<\/b> Who will be the local contact responsible for organizing the mission?<\/li><\/ol>

    Contact Information:<\/b>
    The bishop can send the request via mail or email to:
    Father Emmanuel Mvomo
    Coordinator of Our Lady of Lourdes Missions
    1 avenue Monseigneur Th\u00e9as, 65100 Lourdes
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    Email:<\/b> emmanuel.mvomo@lourdes-france.com and charles.biondi@lourdes-france.com<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Missions adapt to the devotional and cultural characteristics of each location and the availability of the Sanctuary’s chaplains. They may include:<\/b><\/span><\/p>

      • Missions with or without relics.<\/span><\/li>
      • Missions with or without the presence of a Lourdes chaplain, although their participation is highly recommended.<\/span><\/li>
      • Missions on a national scale with the support of an Episcopal Conference, or locally in a diocese, sanctuary, or parish.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>

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      • Priority is given to missions that:<\/b><\/span><\/p>

        • Involve entire communities.<\/span><\/li>
        • Focus on youth, those distant from the Church, and individuals with disabilities or illnesses.<\/span><\/li>
        • Amplify the message of Lourdes to those most in need of hope and consolation.<\/span><\/li>
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          Suggested Mission Program:<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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          Each mission is tailored to the local context, but we recommend including:<\/span><\/p>

          • Holy Mass<\/b> with a homily on the message of Lourdes.<\/span><\/li>
          • Marian Procession<\/b> as done in Lourdes.<\/span><\/li>
          • Catechesis<\/b> on the message of Lourdes.<\/span><\/li>
          • Rosary Prayer.<\/b><\/span><\/li>
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            Available Resources:<\/b><\/span><\/p>

            • Liturgical guides, Mass booklets, and prayers.<\/span><\/li>
            • A statue of Our Lady of Lourdes.<\/span><\/li>
            • A fragment of the Grotto\u2019s rock.<\/span><\/li>
            • Water from the Grotto.<\/span><\/li>
            • Vials, candles, and devotional materials.<\/span><\/li>
            • Images of Our Lady of Lourdes and Saint Bernadette.<\/span><\/li>
            • Religious books and objects.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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              The youth pastoral team collaborates to organize activities for children, adolescents, and families: games, catechesis, vigils with relics, and the water gesture for young people.<\/p>

              Costs and Budget<\/strong><\/p>

              There is no fixed cost for hosting a mission; finances should never be an obstacle. However, the host is typically responsible for:
              Travel and accommodation expenses for the chaplains.
              Transportation costs for the relics, if included.
              A voluntary donation to the Sanctuary is encouraged to support the organization of the mission.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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