From March 12 to 14, the Regina Apostolorum Hospital in Albano hosted the Grand Reliquary of Saint Bernadette Soubirous, brought from the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes. The relic, a symbol of Saint Bernadette’s unwavering faith, was displayed for three days in the hospital’s church, where the Daughters of St. Paul are present.
This event held great spiritual significance for the local community and all the faithful who wished to pay homage to the saint of Lourdes. The relic, symbolizing steadfast faith and Christian witness, contains a rib of the saint, taken in 1925 when her body was exhumed for beatification.
The reliquary arrived on Wednesday, March 12, at 11:30 AM and remained until 3:30 PM on Friday, March 14. Regina Apostolorum Hospital, the only hospital in Italy to host the relic, welcomed with great joy all those who wished to take part in this meaningful moment of reflection, prayer, and devotion.
During the three days, the faithful had the opportunity to participate in prayer services, Eucharistic celebrations, and moments of catechesis and reflection, led by the Pauline Family and pastoral animators.
