St. Bernadette was born in France in 1844, had 18 visions of Mary at a grotto between 1858-1879, and died of tuberculosis in 1879. She is the patron saint of sick people and of Lourdes, France where she received messages from Mary to do penance, pray for sinners, and that Mary identified herself as the Immaculate Conception.

1. St. Bernadette

2. St. BernadetteSt. Bernadette was born in France on January 7, 1844.She died in France on April 16, 1879.St. Bernadette was canonized in 1933. She is the patron saint of sick people and of Lourdes, France.

3. St. BernadetteSt. Bernadette was named Mary BernardeSoubirous, but her nickname was Bernadette. Beginning on February 11, 1858, Bernadette had eighteen visions of Mary at the grotto by the river.

4. St. BernadetteHer message was to do penance and to pray for sinners. In March, Bernadette asked the lady her name. Mary said, “ I am the Immaculate Conception.”Bernadette said, “ What does one do with a broom when one is done sweeping? Why, put it in the corner!” That was how she said her work was done.She died of tuberculosis on April 16, 1879, with a smile on her face.