The pastor in Lourdes didn't believe that St. Bernadette was receiving apparitions of Our Lady. To prove that it really was Our Lady, St. Bernadette was told to ask Our Lady one thing.Our Lady's reply to Bernadette: "I am the Immaculate Conception"Father Joe shares about this just outside the rectory where St. Bernadette's pastor lived in Lourdes.

Over the centuries, Our Blessed Mother has made countless appearances to people all over the world. In Roy Varghese’s book, Contact: 50 verified Encounters with the Virgin Mary, he evaluates these encounters from a scientific perspective.

In the heart of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes is one of the most beautiful basilicas you have ever seen. Filled with spectacular mosaics of the mysteries of the Rosary, we are reminded that Mary always leads us to Jesus.