Apparitions: The apparitions in Lourdes, France, occurred between February 11 and July 16, 1858, with a total of 18 appearances to Bernadette Soubirous in the Grotto of Massabielle. • Dogma Promulgated: The dogma of the Immaculate Conception was proclaimed by Pope Pius IX on December 8, 1854, a little over three years before the first apparition. . . . #jesús #mary #Lourdes #holy #god #cross #france🇫🇷 #Bernadeth #massabiel #sister #mịstory #priest | Ruchira Nuwan