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Soubirous, Bernadette, Saint, 1844-1879

 Person

Staff Only

Dates

  • Existence: 1844 January 7 - 1879 April 16

Biographical note

Born at Lourdes, Bernadette Soubirous was the daughter of a miller. When she was fourteen years of age, she witnessed a series of apparitions of Mary, revealing the healing shrine at Lourdes. In 1866, she joined the Institute of the Sisters of Notre Dame at Nevers. Canonized in 1933.

(paraphrased from The Book of Saints : A Dictionary of Persons Canonized or Beatified by the Catholic Church. 5th edition. New York: Crowell, 1966.)

Alternate names

Bernardetta Bernada, Bernardette of Lourdes, Marie-Bernarde Soubirous

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Dissociated relic certificates, 1923–1975

 File — Box 132, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents

Includes certificates of authenticity for relics of Saints Ambrose, Aurelia, Bernadette Soubirous, Elizabeth Ann Seton, Laurence of Rome, Maria Goretti, Patrick, Peter Julian Eymard, Pius X, Richard of Chichester, Thérèse de Lisieux, and Vincenzo Maria Strambi.

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Dates: 1923–1975
Found in: / Liturgy and life collection / Relics

Multiple saints, 1959, 1969, undated, bulk: 1926–1968

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents Includes Saints Alphonsus Maria de Liguori, Amabilis, Andrew the Apostle, Anne, Anterus, Anthony of Padua, Aurelius and Timothy, Bartholomew the Apostle, Bernadette Soubirous, Camillus de Lellis, Clare of Assisi, Colette, Emilie, Felix I, Gabriel, Gerard Majella, Gordianus, Ignatius of Loyola, SJ, Jean-Baptiste-Marie Vianney, Jeanne de Lestonnac, Jesus, John, John Berchmans, SJ, Julius, Linus, Margaret Mary Alacoque, Mary, Nicholas, Paul the Apostle, Peter, Philip the Apostle, Pius X,...
Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Dates: 1959, 1969, undated; Majority of material found within 1926–1968
Found in: / Liturgy and life collection / Relics

Saint Bernadette Soubirous, undated

 File — Box 70 (relics), tray: 3, Item: 12
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Relics in a variety of reliquaries, including badges, crucifixes, devotional wallets, lockets, and reliquary boxes.



Content notice

Some relics include fragmentary human remains.

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Dates: undated
Found in: / Liturgy and life collection / Relics

Saint Bernadette Soubirous, undated

 File — Box 59, tray: 1, Item: 8
Scope and Contents From the Series: Small personal religious items including badges, bookmarks, commemorative coins, devotional wallets, jewelry, medals, money clips, key rings, ribbons, pins, and travel accessories. Some items were used during prayer, while others mark religious identity or commemorate particular religious events or awards. Many objects are inscribed with "I am a Catholic; in case of an accident kindly notify a priest." Quite a few of the badges are handmade.Objects containing relics, including...
Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Dates: undated
Found in: / Liturgy and life collection / Personal devotional and religious objects / By dedication

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