Church of Our Lady of Lourdes

The Church of Our Lady of Lourdes is a prominent place of worship located in Paraguay.

History

• The church commemorates the Catholic devotion to the Virgin Mary, specifically under the title "Our Lady of Lourdes". This devotion originated from a series of apparitions reported by Bernadette Soubirous in Lourdes, France in 1858. The local Bishop of Tarbes endorsed the veneration of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Lourdes, and Pope Pius IX officially granted a decree of canonical coronation to the image as Notre-Dame du Saint Rosaire in 1876.

Architecture

The church was built at the site of the apparitions and has since become a major site of religious pilgrimage. The architectural style is not specified in available information.

Location

The church is located on Ruta Nacional 22, in Paraguay.

Notable Features

No specific details are provided about notable features of the church.

Organ and Bells Information

No information is available about the organ or bells of the church.

Heritage Status

The church has not been specified as having a particular heritage status.

Visiting Info

The opening hours and accessibility of the church are not specified in available information. It is recommended to visit the church for its religious significance, but specific details about visiting hours and accessibility are unknown.

Notable Artworks or Relics

No notable artworks or relics have been mentioned as being associated with the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes.