St. Bernadette Relic Tour USA

St. Bernadette Relic Tour

On September 18th, 2026, St. Bernadette’s reliquary begins a new journey to America. Her relics will be venerated for the next 11 months across the United States. The Vatican has granted a plenary indulgence for those visiting the relics during the tour and meeting the usual conditions. 

We are privileged to have been part of the planning with the Sanctuary of Lourdes to bring St. Bernadette to as many dioceses and faithful as possible. It is an extraordinary opportunity to discover Lourdes, pray with St. Bernadette, follow her example of holiness, and to allow God to increase our own faith.

From the Handmaid of the Lord

The veneration of St. Bernadette’s relics is all about faith. We thank God for the faith of His saint as we reflect on and learn more about the saint’s faith. St. Bernadette invites us to pray. We pray that God will renew and increase faith in us. Relics are honored only to honor the holiness of God.