Saint Bernadette Soubirous. The Soubirous family lived in the far north of the little town of Lourdes, in the Lapaca district. A large stream flowed there, and on this stream there were seven mills; one of them known as the Boly Mill, and this had been the residence of the Soubirous. Francois Soubirous leased the mill from relatives of his wife, Louise. In many ways, it was the trade of the miller that had brought …showed first 75 words of 1066 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1066 total… of God, pray for me ... poor sinner ... poor sinner'. Pope Pius XI canonized her in 1933 and her incorrupt body lies at Nevers. Her feast day is 18th February. Even during the apparitions cures were reported at the Grotto and they have continued ever since. Many have been declared miraculous but the greatest miracles at Lourdes have been conversion of sinners and the strength and joy in their faith, which so many pilgrims have received.