Society of Mary, Pilgrimage to Lourdes

Shrine of Lourdes

The Shrine of Lourdes, the heart and the reason why people come to Lourdes. Each itinerary with Tangney Tours will be built around visits the sanctuary. This will ensure that you get to experience everything possible. Visited by over 6 million people each year, it is a beautiful and rewarding place to visit.

Basilica of St. Pius X – Lourdes Underground Basilica

The Basilica of Saint Pius X, also known as the Underground Basilica in Lourdes, is a minor basilica located in the Sanctuary area in Lourdes.

The Underground Basilica was built in 1958 in anticipation of the crowds excepted to gather in Lourdes for the centenary of the Apparitions of the Virgin Mary appearing to St Bernadette.

The Basilica is a concrete building, built underneath the grounds of the Sanctuary and has a huge capacity of 25,000 people!

Torchlight Procession

The Torchlight Procession, also known as the Marian Procession takes place every day at 9pm during the Lourdes season running from April-October.

The procession starts at the Grotto and travels along to the esplanade of the Rosary Basilica.