“Montligeon represents many things,” confided Bsp Stanislas Lalanne, then Bishop Emeritus of Pontoise. Every two years, he and his diocese came to Montligeon for a pastoral retreat. Over a hundred lay people, priests and clerics took part in these intense days. The retreats were not simple spiritual pauses, but a
“I’m French, but I was born in Vietnam. I am 53. I came to France in 1978, after the Vietnam War.” So begins the testimony of Thai, who attended the pilgrimage of Heaven in 2024. The pain of loss is a prominent characteristic in his story. His parents and brother
Every year, large numbers of pilgrims flock to the Notre-Dame de Montligeon shrine to entrust their deceased loved ones to prayer. Gérard, Christine and Myriota are among these faithful regulars. This pilgrimage is not a sad moment for them. Quite the contrary, as it opens up on the hope that
Every year, the Notre-Dame de Montligeon shrine is host to thousands of pilgrims for the Pilgrimages of Heaven. For Alix and Frédéric, who are locals, this highlight was not only an opportunity to pray, but also to give some of their time to help make the days run smoothly. Their
“My name is Marie-Louise. I live in Central France, Loiret, but my birthplace is Martinique.” Marie-Louise, who came to the Montligeon shrine for All Saints’ Day, said in confidence that she lost her husband two and a half years ago. His ashes are buried in Martinique. Unable to pay her
Praying for the dead is part of the most ancient tradition of the Church. Since the first centuries, as they were convinced that the communion of saints breaks the limits of death, have been entrusting their deceased to God’s mercy. The Catechism of the Catholic Church reminds us that this
A loved one is dying and I can’t be at his (her) bedside… Such a situation causes distress. However, Christian faith offers much hope. We
By funding one or several slates, you will support the key mission of the shrine: to host and bring solace to people in distress, especially
Such an amazing gift that our faith enables us to do! 48 (…) However, the souls of the departed can obtain “solace and refreshment” from
What is the spiritual Fraternity of Our-Lady of Montligeon about? The shrine of Montligeon is not a mere pilgrimage destination but the seat of a
What awaits us after death? Hell, purgatory, heaven? Here are three teachings given for All Saints’ Day 2023 by don Paul Denizot, rector of the
Got a special grace through St Joseph’s intercession? You would like to thank him? Why not have an ex-voto deposited at the side-chapel devoted to
