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
On November 17, 2024, at the end of the ceremony for the Promises of the Fraternité Notre-Dame de Montligeon, Delphine agreed to deliver her testimony: she experienced a late conversion after 40, in the midst of a period of illness. She met God during that ordeal. “When I had no
Mankind has been fascinated with the idea of communicating with the dead since the dawn of time. From shamanic practices to ancient societies through spiritualism sessions in the 19th century or recent apps imitating the voice of the deceased, this quest raises universal questions. Is it really possible to engage
Close to our loved ones at Montligeon Martine and Séverin, who have been married for over forty years, come to Montligeon two or three times a year. “Here, we find silence, peace and prayer. In this way, we remain close to those who were alive before us. When my husband’s
Who are the angels? Where do they come from? What do they do? In Le Roman des anges [The Novel of Angels] (Salvator, 2024), Don Pierre Doat, Rector of Mont Saint-Michel, explores these invisible creatures. In this interview, he encourages us to rediscover their role in Christian faith, reminding us
On October 9-10, 2025, the Shrine of Notre-Dame de Montligeon will host a theology session open to all, on the core theme of Christian hope. On October 9-10, 2025, the Shrine of Notre-Dame de Montligeon will host a theology session open to all, the core theme being “The Last Things
In the later part of the 19th century, the Reverend Father Paul-Joseph Buguet was assigned to the hamlet of La Chapelle-Montligeon, in eastern rural Normandy, France.
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Download and print presentation booklets or specific meditations and prayers of the shrine, such as “Praying with Montligeon”. Let us unite in prayer, especially for
When someone dies arises the topic of his or her funerals. Burial vs. cremation. Should Christian funerals be planned? Do we still wake the deceased?
The Montligeon Shrine provides spiritual guidance on the theme: “I am getting ready for death”. Three days to get ready for death, find the words
Getting to the Shrine on foot or by bicycle with the GR22 hiking trail. The GR 22 hiking trail will take you from Notre-Dame Cathedral
