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Watch: How the Oblates became home to the Lourdes Grotto of Dublin

Replica Grotto built in Inchicore

Benediction at the Lourdes Grotto in Inchicore

Did you know that there is a replica of the famous Grotto of Lourdes – where Our Lady appeared to Saint Bernadette – here in Dublin? 

It was built by the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate after the very first pilgrimage from Ireland and the UK to Lourdes in France . As travel was more difficult back then, the Oblates wanted to bring Lourdes home, so those who wished to pray at the Grotto could do so here. The Grotto means so much to us, particularly this year, when we cannot physically travel to Lourdes on our annual pilgrimage. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us!

Morning Prayer will return tomorrow at 8.30am. Please Join us!