What are the approved miracles at Lourdes? (Part 2 – Miracles 19 to 36)

The miracles of Lourdes stand as one of the most extraordinary phenomena in Catholic history. I find it remarkable that while nearly 7,000 cures have been documented at the sacred waters, the Church has officially recognized only 67 of them. This extraordinary selectivity reveals the meticulous process behind confirmed miracles.

Since the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette in 1858, the Grotto of Lourdes has become one of the most visited shrines on earth, welcoming approximately four million pilgrims each year. During what many refer to as the “Golden Age” of Lourdes (1890-1914), roughly one hundred cures were reported annually. However, the number of cures acknowledged as miracles has declined steadily, with merely five recognized between 1976 and 2005.

What makes a cure miraculous in the eyes of the Church?

The Lourdes Medical Bureau, established in 1905, plays a crucial role in this verification process. Their duty is to determine whether a cure was near-instantaneous, permanent throughout the remainder of life, and scientifically inexplicable. To provide additional scrutiny, the Lourdes International Medical Committee was formed in 1954, consisting of about twenty university professors of medicine and skilled specialists.

Throughout the Scriptures the notion of God’s healing power is implied, and at Lourdes, this power manifests in ways that continue to baffle medical science.

We continue part 2 of the approved miracles, focusing on the next 18 approved and verified miracles at Lourdes, specifically cases 19 through #36, examining the backgrounds of these individuals, their illnesses, their healing experiences, and the rigorous validation process that confirmed these events as truly miraculous.

Miracle 19: Sister Marie of the Presentation

Sister Marie of the Presentation stands as the nineteenth documented miracle at Lourdes. Born as Sylvanie Delporte, she devoted her life to religious service as a Franciscan nun in Lille, France. Her story reveals the extraordinary mercy of God, who often rewards the most faithful servants with signs of His divine favor.

Background of Sister Marie of the Presentation

What draws souls to religious life? For Sylvanie Delporte, it was undoubtedly a divine calling. Living in Lille as a dedicated Franciscan nun with the religious name Sister Marie of the Presentation, she belonged to the Order of the Propagation of the Faith. Her life centered on spreading Catholic teachings, a mission she embraced with complete devotion. Little did she know that her faithfulness would be rewarded through an extraordinary healing that would become a significant entry in the annals of Lourdes miracles.

Illness and diagnosis of Sister Marie of the Presentation

The cross Sister Marie carried was indeed heavy. For twelve long years, she suffered from chronic tubercular gastro-enteritis [1]. Her condition deteriorated steadily, eventually reaching what Professor Lavrand described as “a state of absolute starvation, which would undoubtedly end in death” [1].

Despite her failing health, she maintained three remarkable qualities:

Unwavering faith in Our Lady’s intercession
Steadfast desire to visit Lourdes
Serene acceptance of God’s will

This shows the depth of her spiritual life, even as medical professionals considered a journey to Lourdes futile given her fragile condition.

Healing experience of Sister Marie of the Presentation

The journey from northern France to Lourdes lasted more than two days—truly an ordeal for someone in Sister Marie’s condition [1]. As we read in the accounts of her pilgrimage, the first signs of improvement appeared while still on the train, allowing her to consume small amounts of food [1].

Upon arriving at Lourdes, Sister Marie prayed earnestly in the Rosary Basilica where she experienced “stomach pains far worse than she had ever felt before” followed by a sudden and complete cure [1]. This pattern of intensified suffering immediately preceding healing is not uncommon in the miracles of Lourdes, perhaps reflecting the mysterious ways divine healing operates.

Medical and Church validation of Sister Marie of the Presentation

For sixteen years following her healing on August 29, 1892, Sister Marie experienced no relapse of her condition [1]. This remarkable permanence of cure contributed significantly to the Church’s evaluation. The Catholic Church teaches that true miracles must stand the test of time, and Sister Marie’s case certainly met this criterion.

On August 15, 1908, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the Lourdes apparitions, Monsignor François Delamaire, Bishop-Coadjutor of Cambrai, officially declared her healing miraculous [1]. This declaration made Sister Marie’s case the nineteenth officially recognized miracle of Lourdes.

This and many other testimonies provide powerful witness to God’s healing grace working through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Miracle 20: Father Cirette

The twentieth verified miracle of Lourdes involves Father Cirette, a parish priest whose remarkable recovery became officially recognized in 1907.

Background of Father Cirette

Born in Poses (Eure) on March 15, 1847, Father Cirette served as a dedicated priest in charge of a parish in the Diocese of Evreux [1]. By the time his illness emerged, he had devoted many years to his religious vocation, ministering to his congregation with profound commitment. As we read in the records, his life of service would be temporarily interrupted by a debilitating condition that the medical science of his era struggled to address.

Illness and diagnosis of Father Cirette

In January 1892, Father Cirette contracted influenza, which subsequently triggered a severe nervous disorder with multiple concerning symptoms [1]. His affliction manifested in three primary ways:

Complete inability to walk without assistance
Significant mental confusion affecting daily functions
Notable difficulties with speech and memory [1]

Medical experts identified these as symptoms originating from damage to the spinal cord and brain. Despite various treatment attempts throughout early 1893, his health showed no improvement, causing his morale to deteriorate substantially [1]. This shows the extent of suffering this holy priest endured while maintaining his faith.

Healing experience of Father Cirette

Father Cirette decided to travel to Lourdes with the Diocese of Rouen pilgrimage, as his own diocese had no scheduled pilgrimage that year [1]. Upon arrival on August 29, 1893, he demonstrated remarkable selflessness—initially refraining from visiting the baths, stating he did not wish “to take up a place of another sick pilgrim who might obtain a cure” [1].

Nevertheless, on August 31, after midday, he felt an overwhelming urge to visit the Grotto. This interior prompting, perhaps from the Blessed Mother herself, led to a moment of divine intervention. Upon setting out, he suddenly realized he no longer needed his walking sticks – his cure had occurred completely, instantaneously, and unexpectedly [1]. His healing came not during a formal ritual but through a simple act of obedience to an interior call.

Medical and Church validation of Father Cirette

The healing proved permanent, enabling Father Cirette to resume all his priestly duties at the Parish of Beaumontel [1]. His case underwent thorough scrutiny for fourteen years before receiving official recognition. This lengthy investigation demonstrates the Church’s prudence in declaring miraculous events.

Ultimately, on February 11, 1907—the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes—Bishop Philippe Meunier of Evreux formally declared the cure miraculous, attributing it to “the intervention of a supernatural cause, which could be none other than the Almighty Power of God” [1]. This validation established Father Cirette’s case as the twentieth officially recognized miracle associated with Lourdes.

This miracle shows how God works through Our Lady to bring healing to His faithful servants, particularly those who, like Father Cirette, demonstrate humility and concern for others even in their own suffering.

Miracle 21: Aurelie Huprelle

The twenty-first miraculous healing officially recognized at Lourdes concerns Aurelie Huprelle, whose case is particularly noteworthy for its extraordinary medical validation.

Background of Aurelie Huprelle

Born in 1869, Aurelie Huprelle resided in Saint-Martin-le-Nœud, France [1]. Much is unknown of her early life before her illness, though her remarkable determination to seek healing at Lourdes despite medical opposition reveals both her profound faith and extraordinary perseverance in the face of suffering.

Illness and diagnosis of Aurelie Huprelle

At the age of 26, Aurelie suffered from cavitating pulmonary tuberculosis, specifically affecting the apical regions of her lungs [1]. I would not do it any justice to understate the gravity of this diagnosis in 1895 – it was essentially a death sentence, as effective treatments simply did not exist at that time. Her physicians, concerned for her rapidly deteriorating condition, strongly advised against travel, considering the journey to Lourdes far too dangerous given her fragile state [1].

Healing experience of Aurelie Huprelle

Despite these medical warnings, Aurelie joined the National Pilgrimage to Lourdes, enduring what must have been an extremely arduous journey that left her exhausted upon arrival on August 21, 1895 [1]. What happened next shows the extent that God has extended His hand of Mercy. She was immediately carried to the Baths where, upon immersion in the sacred waters, she experienced a profound transformation. According to her own testimony, she felt “so much better” and considered herself “radically cured” after this single exposure to the waters [1]. Throughout that same day, her energy returned dramatically, allowing her to participate in pilgrimage activities – a remarkable contrast to her previous state.

Medical and Church validation of Aurelie Huprelle

The Medical Bureau of Verifications examined Aurelie twice immediately following her reported cure, confirming the remarkable change in her condition [1]. Upon returning home, her personal physician expressed astonishment at her complete recovery – a testament to the extraordinary nature of her healing [1].

Thirteen years later, for the 50th Anniversary of the Lourdes Apparitions, another medical inquiry found her in excellent health [1]. Even more compelling, X-rays taken during this examination showed evidence of the old tuberculous foci, confirming both her previous illness and her sustained healing [1].

As we read in the official documents, on May 1, 1908, Bishop Marie Jean Douais of Beauvais officially declared her cure possessed “the character of a true and certain miracle” [1]. This is ratified by a subsequent investigation in 1909 that specifically countered claims by German physician Dr. Aigner that Aurelie’s condition had been “purely nervous,” reaffirming the miraculous nature of her healing [1].

Miracle 22: Esther Brachman

The twenty-second officially recognized miracle at Lourdes involves Esther Brachman, whose extraordinary transformation from terminal illness to complete health stands as a powerful testament to Our Lady’s intercession.

Background of Esther Brachman

Born in Paris in 1881, Esther Brachman was blessed with what contemporaries described as “an angel’s face” with “a clear voice, lively and deep eyes full of ravishing youth” [20]. She lived a normal life until illness drastically altered her path. At just 15 years of age, this young girl joined the National Pilgrimage to Lourdes in 1896 alongside 12-15 companions from the Hospice of Villepinte, a home for those dying of tuberculosis [1]. Her journey to Lourdes would become a significant chapter in the annals of miraculous healings at this sacred shrine.

Illness and diagnosis of Esther Brachman

For two long years prior to her pilgrimage, Esther had suffered from tuberculosis that had mercilessly ravaged her body [2]. Medical records indicate she had tuberculous peritonitis, resulting in a “spectacular, monstrous swelling” of her abdomen [20]. The gravity of her condition cannot be overstated – doctors considered it “incurable, and the prognosis was imminent death” [20]. Moreover, she had become wheelchair-bound, unable to walk without assistance – a truly pitiful state for one so young.

Healing experience of Esther Brachman

On August 21, 1896, upon arriving at Lourdes, Esther was taken directly to the Grotto and then to the Baths [1]. Upon immersion in the sacred waters, a remarkable transformation occurred. As she emerged, she became immediately aware of her healing: “her pain had ceased, the swelling of her abdomen had subsided” [1].

Praise God for His Mercy and Justice! This young girl who moments before could not walk now stood unassisted and felt hungry—a stark contrast to her previous state of suffering. With complete certainty, Esther declared the words that would echo through time: “I am healed!” [20]. That very same afternoon, she participated in the spiritual exercises of the pilgrimage, and the following morning, she completed the Stations of the Cross up the Calvary [1]. This shows the completeness of God’s healing work – not merely an improvement but a total restoration.

Medical and Church validation of Esther Brachman

Two days following her healing, doctors at the Medical Bureau of Verifications thoroughly examined Esther and confirmed her cure [1]. Upon returning to Villepinte, medical professionals kept her under observation for a full year before issuing a certificate confirming her healing [1].

Twelve years after her miraculous recovery, in 1908, she was examined again and found to be in perfect health [1]. Ultimately, on June 6, 1908, Archbishop Leon Amette of Paris officially recognized her cure as miraculous [1].

Miracle 23: Jeanne Tulasne

Jeanne Tulasne’s case represents the twenty-third officially recognized miracle at Lourdes, a testimony to God’s mercy and healing power manifested through the intercession of Our Lady of Lourdes. I find her healing particularly moving as it occurred during a Blessed Sacrament Procession, showing the profound connection between Our Lord’s Eucharistic Presence and physical healing.

Background of Jeanne Tulasne

Born on September 8, 1877, in Indre et Loire, France, Jeanne Tulasne made her home in Tours [1]. Much is unknown of her early life before her illness, yet her journey to Lourdes would eventually become a significant chapter in the shrine’s miraculous history. At the time of her pilgrimage, she was just 20 years old, battling a grave illness that had progressively worsened over two years [1].

Illness and diagnosis of Jeanne Tulasne

By age 18, Jeanne had developed tuberculous peritonitis, which rapidly progressed over the following six months to affect her vertebral column [1]. Her condition deteriorated further, resulting in several severe complications:

Destruction of 2-3 vertebrae with marked curvature of the dorsolumbar spine
A bone abscess in her left thigh
Muscular atrophy and clubfoot [1]

Her doctor certified these conditions on August 7, 1897 [1]. According to medical reports, Jeanne was in such poor health that she had to be transported to Lourdes in a wicker basket [21]. Her condition, known medically as Pott’s Disease, was considered incurable during this period.

Healing experience of Jeanne Tulasne

In early September 1897, Jeanne traveled with her Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. On September 8—remarkably, her twentieth birthday—she participated in the Blessed Sacrament Procession [1]. As the procession passed by, her own Bishop, the Archbishop of Tours, was carrying the monstrance containing the Body of Christ. At that precise moment, Jeanne experienced a sudden, complete cure [1].

This healing during the Blessed Sacrament Procession reminds us of the profound Catholic truth that Christ’s healing power extends through both the sacraments and sacramentals. The timing of her cure—occurring exactly as the Eucharist passed before her—shows the connection between spiritual and physical healing in God’s divine plan.

Medical and Church validation of Jeanne Tulasne

The day after her healing, doctors at the Medical Bureau of Verifications examined Jeanne thoroughly [1]. They examined her again the following year in 1898, confirming her cure from Pott’s Disease as “complete, sudden and lasting” [1]. The validation process continued for nearly a decade.

In 1906, Archbishop René François Renou of Tours appointed a Canonical Commission to investigate her case [1]. Ultimately, on October 27, 1907, the Archbishop officially proclaimed “the cure of Jeanne Tulasne was a miraculous cure.

Miracle 24: Clementine Malot

The twenty-fourth miracle recognized at Lourdes presents us with Clementine Malot, whose healing from tuberculosis underwent exceptional documentation and analysis.

Background of Clementine Malot

Born in Granvilliers on November 22, 1872, Clementine Malot lived in Gaudechart, France [1]. Unlike many pilgrims whose testimonies fade into history, her journey to Lourdes underwent extraordinary scrutiny and verification. At just 25 years of age when she undertook her pilgrimage, she sought divine intervention for a condition that medical science of the era considered terminal [6]. Her story reveals the profound faith that drives many to seek healing at this sacred shrine.

Illness and diagnosis of Clementine Malot

What affliction brought Clementine to Lourdes? Her battle with pulmonary tuberculosis began in 1892, when she was merely 20 years of age [1]. Her condition manifested with the particularly dangerous complication of hemoptysis—coughing up blood—a sign that indicated advanced progression of the disease [6]. Throughout the 1890s, such a diagnosis essentially constituted a death sentence, as effective treatments for tuberculosis remained undiscovered. The severity of her condition makes her decision to undertake the arduous journey to Lourdes all the more remarkable, demonstrating the depth of her faith in Our Lady’s intercession.

Healing experience of Clementine Malot

In her desperation, Clementine joined the National Pilgrimage to Lourdes in August 1898 [1]. Upon arrival after what witnesses described as “a very trying journey,” she was immediately taken to the Baths [1]. What distinguishes her case from many others is the gradual nature of her healing. She felt little change after her first immersion, and it was only after her second bath the following day that she experienced “a very marked improvement in her health” [1]. This gradual onset stands in contrast to many other Lourdes healings characterized by instantaneous cures, reminding us that God’s healing works in diverse ways.

Medical and Church validation of Clementine Malot

The Medical Bureau of Verifications examined Clementine on August 21 and 23, 1898, and again precisely one year later [1]. Though her cure was confirmed during these evaluations, official recognition would require much more. Particularly noteworthy was the thorough reinvestigation conducted during the 50th Anniversary of the Lourdes Apparitions [1]. Under orders from Bishop Douais, Clementine underwent new medical consultations and X-ray examinations that revealed vestiges of her original lesions—ironically providing stronger evidence for both her original condition and her inexplicable recovery.

On November 1, 1908, Monsignor Marie Jean Douais, Bishop of Beauvais, officially declared Clementine’s healing miraculous [7], thus confirming what her restored health had already made manifest—that God’s healing power extends beyond the boundaries of medical explanation.

Miracle 25: Mrs Rose Francois

The twenty-fifth miracle officially recognized at Lourdes concerns Mrs. Rose Francois, whose remarkable recovery from a severe arm infection demonstrates God’s healing mercy at the turn of the 20th century.

Background of Mrs Rose Francois

Born with the maiden name Labreuvoies, Rose Francois lived in Paris, France [3]. Much is unknown about her early life, as historical records have preserved relatively few personal details about this faithful woman. What we can ascertain with certainty is that by 1899, she had reached 36 years of age [3] and was suffering from a debilitating condition affecting her right arm. Her journey to Lourdes would eventually become part of the sacred history of confirmed miracles at this blessed shrine.

Illness and diagnosis of Mrs Rose Francois

Medical records indicate that Mrs. Francois suffered from an abscess of the right arm with gross fistula formation [3]. This serious condition was alternatively described as fistular lymphangitis accompanied by enormous edema [8]. Such infections in the pre-antibiotic era carried grave dangers, potentially leading to:

Systemic sepsis
Permanent disability
Even death in many cases

The severity of her condition warranted detailed documentation in an era when medical record-keeping was far less comprehensive than today’s standards.

Healing experience of Mrs Rose Francois

While specific details of her pilgrimage experience remain limited in historical accounts, we know that Mrs. Francois visited Lourdes around August 20, 1899 [8]. As we have seen in many other miracle cases at Lourdes, she likely bathed in or applied the sacred waters from the spring revealed to St. Bernadette. Her healing must have been particularly dramatic to attract the thorough medical attention and documentation required for the rigorous verification process.

Medical and Church validation of Mrs Rose Francois

After extensive examination and the customary waiting period to ensure the permanence of her cure, Mrs. Francois’s case received official Church recognition. On June 6, 1908, her healing was formally declared miraculous [9]. The investigation of her case spanned nearly nine years from the date of her reported healing to its official validation.

The case of Mrs. Rose Francois, while not as extensively documented as some others, nonetheless demonstrates the consistent pattern of healing that flows from the sacred waters of Lourdes – a testimony to the extraordinary grace bestowed upon this holy shrine.

Miracle 26: Reverend Father Salvator

The healing of Reverend Father Salvator stands as the twenty-sixth miracle officially recognized at Lourdes, showcasing an extraordinary recovery from terminal tuberculosis that left medical experts of his era utterly astounded.

Background of Reverend Father Salvator

Born in 1862, Reverend Father Salvator devoted his life to God’s service as a Capuchin friar [1]. By 1900, at 39 years of age, he had established himself in Dinard, France [1]. His profound dedication to his religious vocation would be severely tested through illness, yet this trial would ultimately showcase God’s healing power in a most extraordinary manner.

Illness and diagnosis of Reverend Father Salvator

Father Salvator’s health troubles commenced in early 1898 with a diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis [1]. His condition deteriorated steadily, and by 1900, roughly two years after initial diagnosis, he developed the dangerous complication of tuberculous peritonitis [1]. The gravity of his situation was such that physicians examining him the day before his departure for Lourdes not only refused treatment but actively opposed his pilgrimage, declaring his condition terminal [1]. According to medical science of the time, Father Salvator’s death was imminent and inevitable.

Healing experience of Reverend Father Salvator

Upon arrival at Lourdes on June 25, 1900, Father Salvator was immediately taken to the Baths [1]. Within minutes of immersion in the sacred waters, he emerged completely transformed [1]. That same evening, those witnessing his recovery noted two immediate signs of healing: he ate with “a hearty appetite” and “could sleep well again” [1]. The transformation was so complete that “neither he nor those with him were in doubt about his cure” [1].

Medical and Church validation of Reverend Father Salvator

Without delay, on June 26—the very next morning after his healing—Father Salvator visited the Medical Bureau of Verifications [1]. Medical experts could find “no sign at all” of his “former and formidable illness” [1]. After extensive investigation spanning eight years, two doctors attached to the Canonical Commission reexamined him in 1908, finding his physical condition “most satisfactory” [1]. Finally, on July 1, 1908, Archbishop Dubourg officially declared his cure “instantaneous, radical and definitive,” recognizing it as “miraculous” and attributable only to “supernatural intervention” [1].

Miracle 27: Sister Maximilien

Sister Maximilien’s astounding recovery from a liver cyst represents the twenty-seventh documented miracle at Lourdes, standing out for the immediacy of her healing after years of suffering.

Background of Sister Maximilien

Born in 1858, Sister Maximilien (birth name Marie Clauzel) dedicated her life to religious service at the Convent of the Sisters of Hope in Marseille, France. At 43 years old, she had endured a prolonged illness that had progressively worsened over many years. Throughout her suffering, she maintained hope that a pilgrimage to Lourdes might bring relief, even as medical professionals considered her case beyond help.

Illness and diagnosis of Sister Maximilien

Sister Maximilien suffered from a debilitating hydatid cyst of the liver complicated by phlebitis of her left leg. This serious condition had plagued her for 15 years, with her health deteriorating to such an extent that she had been completely bedridden for 5 years. Her doctors concluded her case was incurable, yet straightaway she decided to undertake the challenging journey to Lourdes, knowing the risks involved.

Healing experience of Sister Maximilien

Upon arriving at Lourdes on May 20, 1901, Sister Maximilien was immediately taken to the Baths. What happened next astounded everyone present—after just minutes in the sacred waters, she emerged walking on her own. The physical transformation was visible to all; markedly, the swellings in both her abdomen and leg had completely vanished. Sister Maximilien herself recognized instantly that something extraordinary had occurred.

Medical and Church validation of Sister Maximilien

The day after her healing, Sister Maximilien visited the Medical Bureau of Verifications where she shared her medical history. In response to their inquiry, her physician Dr. Rampal sent a telegram confirming both her diagnosis and the incurable nature of her condition. Even more compelling, eight days later on May 29, Dr. Rampal wrote another report stating: “I am bound to say in all sincerity, that Sister MAXIMILIEN returned from Lourdes completely cured.” At length, on February 5, 1908, Cardinal Paulin Andrieu, Bishop of Marseille, officially declared her cure miraculous.

Miracle 28: Marie Savoye

The twenty-eighth miracle officially recognized at Lourdes brings us the extraordinary case of Marie Savoye, whose healing from rheumatic heart disease stands apart for a remarkable reason – her cure occurred without immersion in the sacred waters.

Background of Marie Savoye

Born in 1877, Marie Savoye lived in Cateau-Cambresis in northern France [1]. At merely 24 years of age when her miracle occurred, she faced a condition that medical professionals of the early 20th century considered terminal [1]. Unlike many pilgrims who journeyed to Lourdes with manageable ailments, Marie’s illness had advanced to a stage where physicians held little hope for her survival.

Illness and diagnosis of Marie Savoye

For four years, Marie suffered the devastating consequences of rheumatic fever, which eventually developed into severe heart disease with all the clinical signs of a mitral valve lesion [1]. Her condition deteriorated dramatically over 13 months – she experienced near-complete loss of appetite and regularly coughed up blood [1]. The Holy and aged Marie had become so profoundly weak that medical professionals deemed her too frail for immersion in the Baths at Lourdes [11]. By the time she embarked on her pilgrimage in September 1901, her physical state was truly alarming – weighing merely 25 kilograms (55 pounds) [2].

Healing experience of Marie Savoye

Upon arrival at Lourdes, Marie’s condition appeared even worse – she was pale as a corpse and continuously coughing blood [2]. Since immersion in the waters was impossible given her fragility, Marie instead participated in the Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament on September 20, 1901 [1]. What happened next defies medical explanation – during this sacred ceremony, all her symptoms vanished completely [11]. Simultaneously, a bedsore on her back – developed from months of immobility – also disappeared without any treatment [1].

Medical and Church validation of Marie Savoye

The transformation following her healing was nothing short of miraculous. Marie experienced dramatic physical changes – growing ten centimeters taller and gaining thirty-five kilograms within months [2]. For seven years after her cure, she devoted herself to caring for others, providing the same assistance she had once needed [1]. After thorough investigation spanning seven years, on August 15, 1908, Monsignor François Delamaire, Archbishop of Metymne and Coadjutor of Cambrai, officially declared Marie’s healing miraculous [1].

Miracle 29: Mrs Johanna Bezenac

The twenty-ninth officially recognized miracle of Lourdes reveals the extraordinary case of Mrs. Johanna Bezenac, whose remarkable recovery from a debilitating skin condition demonstrates the profound mercy of God extending even to diseases that visibly disfigure His children.

Background of Mrs Johanna Bezenac

Born Johanna Dubos in 1876, Mrs. Bezenac made her home in Saint-Laurent-des-Bâtons in southwestern France. Much is unknown about her early life before illness struck, as historical records have preserved little of her personal story. What we do know, however, reveals a woman whose suffering would eventually lead her to the healing waters of Lourdes, where her life would be forever transformed through divine intervention.

Illness and diagnosis of Mrs Johanna Bezenac

Mrs. Bezenac’s health deteriorated significantly after “a long spell of breast-feeding” when she contracted severe pneumonia in March 1901. This initial illness marked the beginning of a progressive cachexia (extreme weight loss and muscle wasting), apparently tuberculous in nature, that resisted all medical treatments available at that time. The infection simultaneously attacked her facial skin, gradually spreading upward into her hair roots in a most distressing manner. Medical records describe her condition as “cachexia and lupus of the face probably tuberculous.”

In the early 20th century, such a combination of systemic wasting disease and facial disfigurement would have caused not only physical suffering but profound social isolation. Despite medical intervention, her overall health continued its steady decline.

Healing experience of Mrs Johanna Bezenac

In August 1904, at age 28, Mrs. Bezenac traveled to Lourdes with her Diocesan Pilgrimage. Unlike many instantaneous cures we’ve examined, her healing occurred gradually “in several stages between the 8th and 9th of August 1904.” Her case is particularly interesting as it demonstrates that the Blessed Mother’s intercession sometimes works progressively rather than suddenly.

Her cure became associated with the waters from the Spring, either through immersion in the Baths or when used as a lotion applied directly to her affected skin. The Medical Bureau of Verifications documented her case, though in what they described as “a very brief account.”

Medical and Church validation of Mrs Johanna Bezenac

Remarkably, just two months after her pilgrimage, on October 4, 1904, her physician verified the “absolute cure of her general condition and localized lesions.” This medical confirmation provided crucial evidence for the Church’s thorough investigation. After nearly four years of monitoring to ensure the permanence of her cure, Bishop Henri J. Bougoin of Perigueux officially declared on July 2, 1908, that her healing “had the character of a true miracle.”

This is consistent with the Church’s cautious approach to miracle claims – requiring extended observation to ensure the permanence of healing before official recognition. The thorough validation process established Mrs. Bezenac’s case as the twenty-ninth officially recognized miracle of Lourdes.

I find her case particularly moving as it reminds us that God’s healing works in various ways – sometimes instantly, sometimes gradually – but always perfectly according to His divine wisdom. The restoration of her facial appearance would have not only healed her physical condition but restored her ability to engage in normal social life without the stigma of visible disease.

Miracle 30: Sister Saint Hilaire

As the thirtieth documented miracle at Lourdes, the case of Lucie Jupin exemplifies the rigorous medical scrutiny applied to each confirmed healing at this sacred shrine. I highly recommend studying her story, as her complete recovery from intestinal disease after a single immersion in the waters continues to baffle medical professionals more than a century later.

Background of Sister Saint Hilaire

Born in 1865, Lucie Jupin dedicated her life to religious service, taking the name Sister Saint Hilaire as a member of the Congregation of St. Joseph of Clairvaux. By 1904, at age 39, she had risen to become Superior of the Convent of Peyreleau in France. Throughout her religious vocation, she maintained a steadfast faith that would be profoundly tested—and ultimately rewarded—through her experience at Lourdes.

Illness and diagnosis of Sister Saint Hilaire

Sister Saint Hilaire’s health crisis began in August 1903 with chronic gastroenteritis that proved resistant to all medical interventions. Six months after onset, in February 1904, her condition worsened dramatically when a swelling appeared on her right side. Her health deteriorated steadily, as evidenced by:

Extreme emaciation with weight dropping to just 42 kg
Frequent blood in her stools
Growing weakness despite medical care

Medical professionals of the era diagnosed her condition as intestinal carcinoma, offering little hope for recovery given the limitations of early 20th century medicine. As we read in the Scriptures, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26), a truth that would soon be powerfully demonstrated in Sister Hilaire’s case.

Healing experience of Sister Saint Hilaire

In this desperate state, Sister Saint Hilaire joined the National Pilgrimage to Lourdes in August 1904. Remarkably, after her very first immersion in the baths, she felt immediately reinvigorated and noticed her appetite had returned. Within mere hours, she realized something extraordinary had occurred—she had been completely cured. Hence, on August 22, 1904, she visited the Medical Bureau of Verifications where doctors documented her transformation.

Medical and Church validation of Sister Saint Hilaire

Upon returning to her community, Sister Saint Hilaire resumed “a life of hard work,” demonstrating the completeness of her recovery. Perhaps most striking, within just three months of her cure, she had gained 20 kilograms, bringing her weight to a healthy 62 kg. This dramatic physical transformation provides compelling evidence of divine intervention.

As part of the thorough verification process, she returned to the Medical Bureau during pilgrimages in August 1905, July 1906, and 1907. Given these compelling facts, on May 10, 1908, Monsignor Charles de Ligonnes, Bishop of Rodez, officially declared her healing miraculous, emphasizing it occurred “without any medical treatment.”

Miracle 31:Sister Saint Beatrix

The thirty-first miracle of Lourdes presents the extraordinary case of Sister Saint Beatrix, whose rare double healing sets her apart from most pilgrims who sought divine intervention at this sacred shrine.

Background of Sister Saint Beatrix

Born as Rosalie Vildier in 1862, Sister Saint Beatrix dedicated her life to religious service in Evreux, France. When she journeyed to Lourdes, she was 42 years old, having devoted many years to her spiritual vocation. I find it particularly moving how those who consecrate their lives to God sometimes endure the greatest physical sufferings, as though being prepared for a special witness to divine power.

Illness and diagnosis of Sister Saint Beatrix

Beginning in 1894, at age 32, Sister Saint Beatrix’s health deteriorated dramatically due to laryngeal-bronchitis. From 1896 until her pilgrimage in 1904, her condition worsened considerably. Medical records show her symptoms included:

Severe general weakness
Significant weight loss
Coughing that produced both blood and pus

These were all recognized by physicians of that era as classic indicators of tuberculosis. Her deteriorating state led to cachexia, a condition of extreme emaciation that often preceded death in tuberculosis patients. Without the miracle that was to come, Sister Saint Beatrix faced an almost certain death.

Healing experience of Sister Saint Beatrix

Upon arriving in Lourdes with her Diocesan Pilgrimage in late August 1904, Sister Saint Beatrix visited the Baths immediately. Thereupon, she experienced a profound change after contact with the waters. Her transformation was complete and instantaneous, leaving no trace of her previous affliction.

Yet this was not the end of her miraculous experience. When she returned to Lourdes in 1905 to give thanks for her healing, she received a second unexpected cure—this time of visual disturbances that had troubled her for 15 years.

Medical and Church validation of Sister Saint Beatrix

Just two days after her initial healing, Sister Saint Beatrix underwent thorough examination at the Medical Bureau of Verifications. Physicians could find nothing abnormal in either her larynx or chest, areas previously ravaged by disease. After careful investigation spanning several years, Bishop Philippe Meunier of Evreux officially declared her cure miraculous on March 25, 1908.

In his declaration, he emphasized that this “sudden, complete and radical cure, could not be explained by any natural cause,” thus confirming the thirty-first officially recognized miracle of Lourdes.

Miracle 32: Marie-Therese Noblet

The thirty-second miracle of Lourdes reveals the extraordinary journey of Marie-Therese Noblet, whose transformation from invalidity to missionary work stands as a profound testament to Our Lady’s intercession. What makes her case particularly remarkable is not merely her healing, but how she used her restored health to serve God in the missions.

Background of Marie-Therese Noblet

Born on September 30, 1889, in Signy-l’Abbaye, France, Marie-Therese was the second of three children born to Charles Constant Noblet, a wealthy textile manufacturer, and Marie Angèle Panis [5]. The Holy and Merciful God permitted much suffering in her early life—her father died in 1894 after his business failed, followed by the deaths of her younger sister, mother, and grandmother within just eighteen months [5]. During this period of profound grief, Marie-Therese was placed in boarding school with the Sisters of the Child Jesus after her grandfather (a professor of medicine) took custody of her [5]. Following her grandfather’s death in 1900, she went to live with relatives at Epernay [5].

Illness and diagnosis of Marie-Therese Noblet

In January 1905, Marie-Therese began experiencing “violent pains in her back, which could not be calmed by any treatment” [4]. After thorough examination by specialists, she received the grave diagnosis of dorso-lumbar Pott’s disease—tuberculosis of the spine [1]. This severe condition left her completely immobile, “encased in plaster and unable to walk” [5]. At that time, medical science offered little hope for such patients. In truth, most physicians of the era considered such cases terminal, given the limitations of early 20th-century treatments.

Healing experience of Marie-Therese Noblet

Through Divine Providence, in August 1905, the parish priest of Avenay arranged for Marie-Therese to join the annual pilgrimage from the diocese of Reims to Lourdes [4]. On August 31, 1905, at just sixteen years of age, she experienced a complete cure “at the moment she entered the Hospital of Notre-Dame des Douleurs, on returning from the Blessed Sacrament Procession” [1]. What a beautiful testament to the power of the Eucharistic Lord! Doctors at the Medical Bureau of Verifications examined her thoroughly and found no trace of her previous condition—a transformation that medical science could not explain.

Medical and Church validation of Marie-Therese Noblet

Her family doctor followed her case vigilantly for a full year and found no sign of relapse whatsoever [1]. As the Church teaches, such miracles require thorough investigation before official recognition. Marie-Therese’s case was presented to a Commission appointed by the Cardinal Archbishop of Rheims. After examining all evidence, on February 11, 1908—the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes—Cardinal Lucon officially declared her healing miraculous [1].

But God’s plan for Marie-Therese extended far beyond her physical healing. Following her recovery, she experienced mystical phenomena comparable to those of the holy Cure of Ars [1]. In 1921, responding to God’s call, she joined a religious order in Papua New Guinea, where she became mother superior of the first order of aboriginal nuns, the “Handmaids of the Lord” [5]. Her life beautifully demonstrates how God’s healing mercy often has purposes beyond the individual, extending to the salvation and service of many souls.

Miracle 33: Cecile Doubille de Franssu

I find the case of Cecile Doubille de Franssu particularly moving among the Lourdes miracles. Her healing journey became the thirty-third confirmed miracle of Lourdes, and what makes her case exceptional is her remarkable longevity afterward—a living testimony to the completeness of her recovery from what was certainly a deadly disease.

Background of Cecile Doubille de Franssu

Born on December 26, 1885, in Tournai, Belgium, Cecile Doubille de Franssu (sometimes spelled Douville) [1] would later embrace religious life under the name Sister Marie de Saint-Jean de la Croix [3]. Her childhood took a painful turn at the tender age of fourteen when she developed what doctors described as a “white swelling” or “cold abscess” of the knee—a condition we now know was caused by tuberculosis [1]. What stands as extraordinary proof of her healing’s lasting impact is that Cecile celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family on December 26, 1985 [12], eventually reaching at least 105 years of age [12]. Such longevity would have been unthinkable given her early diagnosis.

Illness and diagnosis of Cecile Doubille de Franssu

For nearly five years, physicians attempted to treat Cecile’s tubercular knee without success. By June 1904, her doctors had reached the limits of conservative treatment and recommended surgery [1]. As if this were not trial enough, around this same time, Cecile developed tuberculous peritonitis [3], a condition that progressively worsened over the subsequent months. Her symptoms painted a grim picture:

Constant pain that even ice applications couldn’t relieve
Severely diminished appetite
Persistent fever—all indicating progressive consumption [1]

Given the gravity of her condition as a 19-year-old, medical science of that era offered little hope. Indeed, her prognosis looked increasingly terminal [1]. Much is unknown about her emotional state during this time, but one can only imagine the suffering of a young woman facing such dire circumstances.

Healing experience of Cecile Doubille de Franssu

In May 1905, despite her deteriorating condition, Cecile expressed her desire to visit Lourdes [1]. I highly recommend noting the courage this represented—undertaking such a journey while gravely ill demonstrated remarkable faith. Despite her precarious health, she made the arduous trip in September 1905 [1].

On September 21, 1905, she was carefully taken to the Baths at Lourdes [1]. Upon emerging from the waters, Cecile experienced a complete transformation—the illness that had plagued her for years vanished entirely [1].

Medical and Church validation of Cecile Doubille de Franssu

The very evening of her immersion in the sacred waters, Cecile underwent examination at the Medical Bureau of Verification. The physicians could find “no sign of disease, past or present” [1]—a statement that speaks volumes about the completeness of her cure. For four years following this extraordinary event, her health remained excellent [1], providing ample time for thorough investigation.

On December 8, 1909—the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a date with profound Marian significance—her case received official recognition as miraculous by Monsignor Charles Gibier, Bishop of Versailles [1][622]. This validation process, spanning more than four years, affirmed Cecile’s cure as the thirty-third officially recognized miracle of Lourdes [13].

Miracle 34: Antonia Moulin

The thirty-fourth documented miracle at Lourdes reveals the extraordinary perseverance of Antonia Moulin, whose journey to healing required patience and steadfast faith that was ultimately rewarded through divine intervention.

Background of Antonia Moulin

Born on April 13, 1877, in Vienne, France, Antonia Moulin was 30 years old when her miraculous healing occurred [1]. Unlike many Lourdes recipients who experienced immediate cures, Antonia’s path to healing would test her faith through disappointment before reward. Her story demonstrates how the Lord sometimes works not through immediate transformation but through a journey that strengthens our spiritual resolve.

Illness and diagnosis of Antonia Moulin

Antonia’s suffering began in February 1905 when she developed a severe abscess in her right leg, complicated by phlebitis and lymphangitis [1]. After six months of hospitalization without improvement, she made her first pilgrimage to Lourdes in September 1905, returning home with no change in her condition. What followed was a period of profound suffering – multiple abscesses formed, creating fistulae that discharged pus continuously for five months [1]. She endured ten additional months at the “Hotel-Dieu” hospital in Lyon, where despite various medical interventions, her condition deteriorated further. The wound on her right thigh increased in size and depth, while her knee became grossly enlarged and ankylosed [1].

Healing experience of Antonia Moulin

What does persistent faith look like in the face of seeming divine silence? In August 1907, nearly two years after her first unsuccessful pilgrimage, Antonia undertook a second journey to Lourdes. The journey itself revealed the severity of her condition – fellow passengers noted the offensive odor from her suppurating wounds [1]. On August 10, the second day after her arrival, she was carried to the Baths. Immediately afterward, when her dressings were changed, attendants witnessed a profound transformation – her wound had miraculously scarred over, and she could suddenly use her limb again [1]. In a beautiful demonstration of her healing, she was taken directly to the Grotto to walk around it, displaying her newfound mobility.

Medical and Church validation of Antonia Moulin

The miraculous nature of Antonia’s healing was evident to medical professionals. On September 25, 1907, her personal physician signed a certificate declaring her cure “scientifically inexplicable” [1].

Throughout the following years, Antonia returned to Lourdes in 1908, 1909, and 1910 – not as a patient but as a helper for other pilgrims [1], giving back from the blessing she had received.

The Catholic Church, with its characteristic thoroughness, investigated her case for over three years. On November 6, 1910, after extensive examination by a Canonical Commission, Bishop Paul E. Henry of Grenoble officially declared Antonia’s healing miraculous [13]. This declaration came only after ensuring that all requisites of the Church had been fulfilled, demonstrating the meticulous process through which miracles are verified.

I find Antonia’s story particularly moving because it reminds us that God’s timing is not always our timing, and that perseverance in faith may be rewarded after periods of apparent silence. Her transformation from patient to helper exemplifies how those who receive divine healing often become instruments of God’s mercy to others.

Miracle 35: Marie Borel

The thirty-fifth miracle of Lourdes presents the extraordinary case of Marie Borel, whose recovery from multiple intestinal fistulae stands as one of the most medically inexplicable healings at the sacred shrine.

Background of Marie Borel

Born on November 14, 1879, in Lozere, France, Marie Borel was 28 years old when her miraculous healing occurred [1]. Much is unknown of her early life, yet her journey to healing would become thoroughly documented by both medical professionals and Church authorities. Throughout her prolonged suffering, Marie exhibited remarkable faith and perseverance while battling a condition that the medical science of her era considered beyond treatment.

Illness and diagnosis of Marie Borel

Marie’s health troubles commenced at age 22 with recurring bouts of acute appendicitis [1]. After two years of ineffective medical interventions, she underwent surgery in 1903 [1]. Sadly, this marked only the beginning of her ordeal. A few months following the operation, an abscess formed beneath the incision, developing into a fistula that resisted all attempts at closure [1].

Between 1905 and 1907, her condition deteriorated dramatically as multiple abscesses formed, invading her colon and discharging through both the anterior and posterior abdominal walls [1]. Most concerning was the complete disruption of her digestive system—for five months, all waste products exited through these fistulae rather than following the natural path [14]. This state, without modern antibiotics or surgical techniques, would typically lead to death from infection or malnutrition.

Healing experience of Marie Borel

On August 17, 1907, Marie joined the National Pilgrimage to Lourdes [1]. On the morning of August 21, when her dressings were changed as usual, they revealed the continuing discharge from her wounds [1]. That evening, the first signs of transformation appeared—the four fistulae on her anterior wall had mysteriously closed, with dressings remaining clean and dry [1].

By the following day, after visiting the Baths, the remaining two fistulae on her posterior wall had likewise sealed completely [1]. Immediately, her digestive system resumed normal function [14].

Medical and Church validation of Marie Borel

Physicians at the Medical Bureau verified this extraordinary change, documenting that her bodily functions had returned to their natural course [1]. Between 1907 and 1911, various doctors examined Marie annually, confirming the permanence of her cure [1].

As we read in the Scriptures, “with God all things are possible,” and on June 4, 1911, Bishop Jacques Gely of Mende officially declared her healing miraculous, attributing it to “a special intervention of the Blessed Virgin Mary” [1]. Medical experts consistently maintained that such sudden closure of multiple fistulae without treatment beyond the application of Lourdes water remained scientifically inexplicable [14].

The sudden closure of six separate fistulae without surgical intervention speaks to the extraordinary nature of this miracle.

Miracle 36: Virginie Haudebourg

The thirty-sixth miracle documented at Lourdes concerns Virginie Haudebourg, whose case stands as a remarkable testament to the permanence of God’s healing works. What makes her case particularly extraordinary is the exceptional follow-up spanning half a century that confirmed her continued health decades after her miraculous cure.

Background of Virginie Haudebourg

Born in 1886 in Lons-le-Saulnier, France, Virginie Haudebourg grew up as an orphan [1]. The Almighty, in His providence, blessed her with relatively good health during her early years, keeping her free from serious medical ailments until she reached adulthood. Before illness struck, she led what many would consider an unremarkable life, yet the Lord had special plans that would transform her ordinary existence through an extraordinary encounter with divine mercy at Lourdes.

Illness and diagnosis of Virginie Haudebourg

At the young age of 18, in July 1904, Virginie began experiencing the first troubling symptoms of what would develop into a life-threatening condition [1]. Medical professionals diagnosed her with cystitis and nephritis, a urinary infection which laboratory tests confirmed as tuberculous in nature [1]. She suffered from renal tuberculosis—a fatal disease that had no effective treatment in that era [15]. As we read in the medical records, her condition followed the typical progression of gradual deterioration, with a marked worsening in early 1908 when her pain intensified so severely that she could no longer stand or walk [1].

Healing experience of Virginie Haudebourg

Virginie’s journey to healing was not immediate. She first traveled to Lourdes in May 1906, yet returned home without any improvement in her condition [1]. After continued decline throughout 1907, her faith undimmed, she decided to join her Diocesan Pilgrimage again in 1908 [1]. On her third day at the sacred shrine, while receiving a blessing with the Blessed Sacrament, she experienced a sudden, violent pain—paradoxically, this suffering heralded her imminent cure [1]. That night, for the first time in years, she slept in perfect peace, completely free from the pattern of suffering that had characterized her nights for so long. The following morning, urine tests conducted at the Medical Bureau of Verification returned normal results, confirming the reality of her sudden recovery [1].

Medical and Church validation of Virginie Haudebourg

The Church, in her wisdom, does not hastily proclaim miracles without thorough investigation. Thus, after careful and extensive inquiry, on November 25, 1912, Bishop François A. Mallet of Saint-Claude officially declared Virginie’s healing miraculous [7]. This shows the extent that God has extended His hand of Mercy to this humble orphan.

What I find most compelling about Virginie’s case is her return to Lourdes on April 24, 1958—a remarkable 50 years after her healing—still in excellent health with absolutely no relapse [15]. This extraordinary longevity provided irrefutable evidence of the completeness of her recovery, as she lived at least another five decades after being cured at age 22 [16]. Such enduring wellness confirms what the Catholic Church teaches about authentic miracles: they are permanent and complete, reflecting the perfect nature of divine intervention.

Comparison Table of Lourdes Miracles: Cases #19 to #36

The table below organizes miracles 19 to 36 chronologically, revealing patterns in healing experiences, medical conditions, and verification timeframes that help us appreciate the thoroughness of the Church’s approach.

Name	Year of Healing	Age at Healing	Primary Medical Condition	Type of Healing Experience	Time to Recognition	Location/Origin
Sister Marie of the Presentation	1892	N/A	Tubercular gastro-enteritis	Healing began on train, completed at Rosary Basilica	16 years (1908)	Lille, France
Father Cirette	1893	46	Severe nervous disorder	Spontaneous healing at Grotto	14 years (1907)	Poses (Eure), France
Aurelie Huprelle	1895	26	Pulmonary tuberculosis	Immediate healing at Baths	13 years (1908)	Saint-Martin-le-Nœud, France
Esther Brachman	1896	15	Tuberculous peritonitis	Immediate healing at Baths	12 years (1908)	Paris, France
Jeanne Tulasne	1897	20	Tuberculous peritonitis with bone complications	During Blessed Sacrament Procession	10 years (1907)	Tours, France
Clementine Malot	1898	N/A	Pulmonary tuberculosis	Gradual healing after second bath	10 years (1908)	Gaudechart, France
Mrs Rose Francois	1899	36	Arm abscess with fistula	Not specified	9 years (1908)	Paris, France
Rev. Father Salvator	1900	39	Pulmonary and peritoneal tuberculosis	Immediate healing at Baths	8 years (1908)	Dinard, France
Sister Maximilien	1901	43	Hydatid liver cyst with phlebitis	Immediate healing at Baths	7 years (1908)	Marseille, France
Marie Savoye	1901	24	Rheumatic heart disease	During Blessed Sacrament Benediction	7 years (1908)	Cateau-Cambresis, France
Mrs Johanna Bezenac	1904	28	Tuberculous cachexia and facial lupus	Gradual healing over two days	4 years (1908)	Saint-Laurent-des-Bâtons, France
Sister Saint Hilaire	1904	39	Intestinal carcinoma	Immediate healing at Baths	4 years (1908)	Peyreleau, France
Sister Saint Beatrix	1904	42	Laryngeal-bronchitis (tuberculosis)	Immediate healing at Baths	4 years (1908)	Evreux, France
Marie-Therese Noblet	1905	16	Pott’s disease (spinal tuberculosis)	During Blessed Sacrament Procession	3 years (1908)	Signy-l’Abbaye, France
Cecile Doubille de Franssu	1905	19	Tubercular knee and peritonitis	Immediate healing at Baths	4 years (1909)	Tournai, Belgium
Antonia Moulin	1907	30	Multiple leg abscesses with fistulae	Immediate healing at Baths	3 years (1910)	Vienne, France
Marie Borel	1907	28	Multiple intestinal fistulae	Gradual healing over two days	4 years (1911)	Lozere, France
Virginie Haudebourg	1908	22	Renal tuberculosis	During Blessed Sacrament blessing	4 years (1912)	Lons-le-Saulnier, France

What is perhaps most revealing is the verification timeframe—ranging from 3 to 16 years—highlighting the Church’s commitment to ensuring these cures were indeed permanent and inexplicable through natural means. The Catholic Church teaches that true miracles must withstand rigorous scrutiny, and these extended investigation periods demonstrate this principle in action.

Conclusion

What renders these cases truly extraordinary is not merely the healings themselves but the rigorous scientific scrutiny they withstood. The extensive documentation, follow-up examinations spanning years (sometimes decades), and multiple medical opinions provide a level of verification rarely seen in claimed miraculous events. Sister Marie’s sixteen-year investigation and Virginie Haudebourg’s fifty-year follow-up demonstrate the Church’s commitment to thorough verification before declaring any cure miraculous.

The human dimension throughout these accounts moves the heart deeply. Previously bedridden individuals suddenly walked again, terminal patients returned to active life, and many devoted their renewed health to serving others. Cecile Doubille’s remarkable longevity—living past 105 after being healed at 19—and Marie-Therese Noblet’s transformation from invalid to missionary in Papua New Guinea exemplify how these divine interventions fundamentally changed lives.

Through the intercession of Our Lady of Lourdes, these afflicted souls received not just physical healing but spiritual renewal. Whether viewed through the lens of faith, medical curiosity, or historical interest, these documented miracles offer a glimpse into extraordinary manifestations of divine power that transformed lives forever.

In part 3 we will dive into miracles 37 to 54, continuing to show the healing hand of God at Lourdes and the rigorous scrutiny by the Catholic Church into these reported miracles.

Praise God for His Mercy and Justice, which continue to manifest at this sacred shrine where heaven touches earth through the maternal intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary.