Category Update, life of the sanctuary

Contents: shrine news, work, donations, major pilgrimages (fathers/mothers, bikers…), reports, press releases. Calendar (retreats, sessions, pilgrimages), registrations, practical information (accommodation, meals). The PDF “agenda” remains an associated resource.
Pilgrimage for fathers, pilgrimage for mothers, blessing for bikers, Montligeon (place to be reserved for “institution” cards).

Restoring the Stained Glass Windows in the Towers of the Basilica

Le 17 septembre 2025, une nouvelle étape des travaux de la basilique a débuté avec la restauration des vitraux des tours. Ce chantier a été confié au maître verrier Cyril Gouty.

Work began on September 17, 2025 On September 17, the sanctuary launched a new phase in the restoration of the basilica. The work began with the stained-glass windows in the towers, entrusted to master stained-glass artist Cyril Gouty. “We began…

Assumption pilgrimage

Pèlerinage de l'Assomption 15 août au sanctuaire de Montligeon

The Notre-Dame de Montligeon Shrine invites you to take part in the Assumption pilgrimage this Sunday, August 15. Come and honor the Virgin Mary, our heavenly Mother.

The blessing of bikers in Montligeon, celebrating brotherliness

Anthony et Emilie à la bénédiction des motards

In 2024, over 300 bikers had headed toward la Chapelle-Montligeon to congregate on Sunday, June 30, and celebrate brotherliness and friendship. Mopeds, Harleys and Japanese bikes met in a festive atmosphere after mass for the blessing of the bikes and…

The Montligeon obituary

L'obituaire de la basilique Notre-Dame de Montligeon contient les registres des personnes inscrites à la Fraternité de Montligeon.

Visitors to the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Montligeon in the Orne region of France are often intrigued by an imposing cupboard known as the “obituary”. It contains the names of all members of the Fraternité Notre-Dame de Montligeon since 1884.…

2023 November Heaven’s Pilgrimages schedules

Notre-Dame Libératrice à Montligeon

During this month of prayer for the dead, Heaven's Pilgrimages begin on Wednesday 1st November in Montligeon. Five pilgrimages will take place at the shrine of Montligeon throughout November. Here are the service times and how to register

2023 Eastertide at the shrine of Montligeon

Semaine sainte et Pâques à Montligeon, office de la passion

For the 2023 Eastertide at the shrine of Montligeon: see detailed schedule below. You are most welcome to come at all times and participate in the celebrations taking place at the shrine, or to connect on our YouTube live broadcasts.…

The Great Organ at Montligeon

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Thierry and Valérie Lemercier are organ builders in Le Mans. In September 2022, they came to tune Montligeon's great organ before the concert for the 39th European Heritage Days.

Visit the Montligeon shrine with Saint Joseph

Saint Joseph is (almost) everywhere at Montligeon, but he doesn’t steal the show from Our Lady Liberator! His presence is just as she is in the Gospel: discreet and unobtrusive, yet firm and reassuring. Visit to the Montligeon sanctuary with…