My Lourdes Faith Journey
In this series, you'll meet men and women whose experience at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes has transformed their lives, turning their powerful stories of suffering and tragedy into ones of healing and faith.
Ally
12/6/2021
Pilgrimage volunteer Alley Marrow recounts how her Lourdes experience has helped her heal from the anger she suffered because of sexual molestation, the loss of a parent, and the loss of a child during pregnancy.
Lindsey
12/7/2021
See the COVID-19 pandemic through the eyes of a nurse at the Lourdes shrine. Lindsey Mooney gives hope and consolation to those who have lost loved ones and those who experienced the hardships of the disease themselves.
Deacon Dan Revetto
12/8/2021
Lourdes Pilgrimage Deacon, Dan Revetto talks about his experiences at Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine in France, and how his calling to the Deaconate has been enhanced by the people he’s met and the experiences he’s had there.
Sheena
12/9/2021
Sheena Lange is a pilgrimage volunteer who suffered an involuntary abortion as a teenager. She talks about her work at the Lourdes Shrine, and how seeing the transformation in others has aided in her own healing.
Jamie Jensen
2/7/2022
Follow the amazing faith journey of Jamie Jensen. Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth, this quadriplegic has been to Lourdes 17 times despite being confined to a wheelchair. Learn about the gift of faith he received.
Theresa and George Kearney
2/8/2022
Miracles happen in unexpected ways. After experiencing the tragic loss of her first husband, Theresa went to Lourdes to serve others. There she found inner peace and met her soulmate, George, another Lourdes volunteer.
Noah Lett
2/9/2022
The amazing faith journey of Noah Lett is profiled. Born into a loving yet “pagan” family, he discovered Jesus and became a Protestant pastor. A mystical encounter with St. Bernadette led to his becoming a Catholic.
Majel
2/10/2022
Majel talks about the deep faith of her late husband, and the many gifts he left as a legacy. She recounts her experiences on the Lourdes Volunteers Youth Pilgrimage and the profound impact it had on her entire family.
Christine Marro
2/11/2022
Diagnosed with ALS, the outloook for Christine Marro was bleak. But a visit to Lourdes during the 150th anniversary of Our Lady’s first appearance changed Chrissy’s life. Hear the true story of her miraculous healing.
Earl Jones
7/11/2022
New Orleans native Earl Jones faced a fight for his life during one of the deadliest hurricanes in history. A desperate call out in faith from the midst of the storm led to surprising help from a heavenly friend.
Theresa and Kevin Piatt
7/12/2022
A physical therapist adopts a severely handicapped patient she treated in foster care. Join them on this journey of faith through challenges and doubt, as they discover unconditional love and the joy of family.
Brian Weber
7/13/2022
Brian Weber lost his only son in a car crash before getting deployed to Afghanistan. He shares how an encounter with Our Lady of Lourdes in the Grotto changed his life and brought light into the darkness of suffering.
Tony and Sandi Bartolomeo
7/14/2022
Tony and Sandi Bartolomeo remember their daughter Andrea, who received the gift of “love without measure” at Lourdes in her battle with leukemia. Many souls have since traveled to Lourdes through “Andrea’s Wish.”
Linda
7/15/2022
Born at a tiny 2 pounds, there was little hope Linda would survive. But she began to thrive under the foster care of a special couple, and despite many traumas, a Lourdes pilgrimage and Catholicism changed her life.
Guardian of the Grotto: Bishop Jean-Marc Micas, Pss
7/10/2023
Meet the guardian of the grotto. His Excellency Jean-Marc Micas, Bishop of Lourdes, shares his insights on the significance of Catholicism’s most revered shrine, and reveals a special objective of his mission in Lourdes.
Hidden Treasures of the Lourdes Archives
7/11/2023
Explore the Lourdes Archives and see the actual rock on which the feet of the Mother of God stood, letters by St. Bernadette written in her own hand, and other fascinating Lourdes treasures rarely seen by the public.
Lourdes Home for the Visiting Sick: the Accueil Notre-Dame
7/12/2023
Visit the unique place of welcome for the sick and their volunteer medical support teams at Lourdes, and see how this special facility enables them to travel and have a comfortable and spiritually fulfilling experience.
In the Footsteps of St. Bernadette: Nevers, France, Pt. 1
7/13/2023
What happened to Bernadette after Our Lady appeared to her at the Lourdes Grotto? Discover where and how she lived as we trace her footsteps, from entering the convent in Nevers to her assignment, service and death.
In the Footsteps of St. Bernadette: Nevers, France, Pt. 2
7/14/2023
Our look at St. Bernadette continues following her death in the St. Croix Infirmary. The Sisters of Charity have granted unprecedented access to their files, including stunning footage of the saint’s incorrupt body.
Bill and Marlene Watkins: Roamin Catholics
10/27/2024
Fr. Grismer welcomes Bill Watkins to discuss how he converted to Catholicism, became the apostolate’s first volunteer, and now joins as a “Roamin’ Catholic” in the LourdesMobile.
Majella and Paul: Mother Knows Best
11/3/2024
Siblings, Majella and Paul, recount their first pilgrimage to Lourdes as life-changing. One that almost didn’t happen had it not been for a mother’s insistence, and obedience.
Edwin and Charo Rojas: Sharing the Message of Lourdes
11/10/2024
This multilingual couple shares the message of Lourdes across the world, but their first visits there were as tourists. They share their journey at a Virtual Pilgrimage Experience.
Charo and Edwin: the Sacrament and Grace of Marriage
11/17/2024
Charo and Edwin share their marriage journey, recounting the challenges they faced and how faith helped them overcome the trials to build a lasting, joyful marriage.
Pancho: Crossing the Mary Bridge
11/24/2024
When a convert to Catholicism awakens in the middle of the night to a television program, a pilgrimage to Lourdes ensues where he has a mysterious encounter with the Mother of God.
Toni and Barry: Everyday Miracles of Lourdes - the Story Behind the Book
11/30/2024
Hear about a book telling the amazing Lourdes experiences of twenty-one people. From an unknown, first-time author, the book went on to win awards and become a Catholic bestseller.
Father Matthew and Lesli: a Parish Like That
12/1/2024
After volunteering in Lourdes, Lesli worked with Fr. Matthew to become like the parishes she witnessed serving together in Lourdes, alive in the Faith and on fire for Jesus.
Stephen and Alley: One Life-Changing Week
12/8/2024
Stephen and Alley recount their week long journey to Lourdes as preteens, how it changed their lives then, and has continued to impact their Faith as adults.
Grace and Chance: Finding a Deeper Faith
12/29/2024
Grace and Chance, two young volunteers for a Supportive Needs Pilgrimage in Lourdes, express their previous expectations of the pilgrimage, and how they changed during the trip.
Majel and Trish: Consecrated Widows
1/5/2025
After her husband’s death, Majel felt called to form a lay community of Consecrated Widows under Lourdes Volunteers. She and Trish share more about this beautiful sisterhood.
Nurse Melinde and Dr. Belen: Consecrated Women
1/12/2025
Nurse Melinde and Dr. Belen, of the Lourdes Volunteers Medical Team, share their journey to help found and join the lay community of Consecrated Women, under Lourdes Volunteers.
Pam Barton: Lourdes Virtual Pilgrimage Experience
1/19/2025
Hear about the amazing spiritual impact the Virtual Pilgrimage Experience ministry has had in parishes, schools, prisons, and homes in the U.S. and around the world.
Dr. Belen and Dr. Mike: a Life-Changing Opportunity to Serve God's People
1/26/2025
Dr. Belen and Dr. Mike share their perspective of serving as supportive care doctors in Lourdes and describe the transformative spiritual blessing the week became in their lives.
Nurse Melinde and Nurse Cassandre: Caring for the Whole Person - Nursing Service in Lourdes
2/2/2025
Nurse Melinde and Nurse Cassandre tell of their journey as supportive care nurses in Lourdes and explain how the experience to serve others has impacted their vocations and faith.
Fr. John Hollowell Pt. 1- No Greater Love
9/14/2025
Witness God’s Mercy and the heroic abandonment to God’s Will, as Fr. John Hollowell shares his prayer and desire to suffer in atonement for the sins of priestly abuse.
Fr. John Hollowell Pt. 2- Priests and Pilgrims of Hope: Healing After Abuse
9/21/2025
Fr. John Hollowell speaks frankly and openly in a sensitive discussion; exploring healing for victims of priestly and other abuse through the purity of the Immaculate Conception.
Marlow- Jesus Truly Present: the Gift of Joy
9/28/2025
Minnesota Marlowe shares his journey of joy in embracing the Blessed Sacrament by sharing his experience of getting to know Bernadette of Lourdes.
Bill and Joanne Wyckoff- Serving as Nurses in Lourdes
10/5/2025
Bill and Joanne Wyckoff share the expected and unexpected adventures they experienced during their services as nurses in Lourdes and describe why they can’t wait to return.
Dr. Mike Skoch- One Person to Another: a Call to Holy Service
10/12/2025
Dr. Mike Skoch offers his observations and insights during his service as a medical volunteer in Lourdes and the implications this pilgrimage site has for medicine as a whole.
Dr. Terry Meehan- Faith and Mental Health
10/19/2025
Join psychiatrist and devout Catholic Dr. Terry Meehan, along with Marlene and Fr. Grismer, for a conversation about mental health and healing within the context of faith.
Dr. Terry and Dr. Mike- Healing Mind, Body and Spirit in "the Most Peaceful Place on Earth"
10/26/2025
Dr. Terry, Dr. Mike, and Fr. Grismer discuss the healings in Lourdes, where many barriers to healing are removed and graces are received to bring health to all facets of humanity.
Bill Watkins and Teresa Lewis: Preparing the Way
11/8/2025
Accompany Bill and Teresa for a behind the scenes look at the “A Team,” who prepares for the pilgrims’ arrival and engage in other aspects of beautiful service during a pilgrimage.
John Czarnecki and "Mamichelle" Charles- Volunteer Service: the Hidden Miracle of Lourdes
11/9/2025
John and MaMichelle offer their firsthand life-changing experience as Hospitalité Notre Dame de Lourdes (HNDL) volunteers, as they serve the sick and suffering in Lourdes.
Sylvia- Lourdes: Nourishment of the Heart
11/16/2025
Social media chef, Sylvia, sought Lourdes to help away from the kitchen, but God had other plans for her to care for those with special dietary needs through her culinary talents.
Tom and Marie Buchanan- Serving as a Couple: Deepening Faith and Family in Lourdes
11/23/2025
Follow Tom and Marie Buchanan’s journey while called to join forces in new ways during a shared ministry of grace that led to a deepening of both their marriage and their faith.
Theresa Sismilich- Pocket Pilgrims: Introducing Lalu and Friends
11/30/2025
Discover Lourdes in a fun, new, and exciting way with Marlene and creative Advance Team Volunteer Theresa Sismilich through the perspective of pocket pilgrims Lalu and friends.