Bernadette is remembered for the 18 visions she had of the Blessed Virgin Mary, for her purity and holiness and for her cheerful acceptance of all the Lord put her through. She was often abused by her fellow sisters and superiors in the convent. They did not realize how sick she was until she was nearly on her death bed.
Yes, Bernadette is the patron saint of Lourdes, France.
Bernadette was a nun and had no children.
Saint Bernadette of Lourdes was 35 years old when she died.
Saint Bernadette did not start a religious community.
Saint Bernadette College of Alabang was created in 1983.
No, she is a saint and not an angel.
Bernadette died of tuberculosis of the bone.
Saint Bernadette attended the Sisters of Charity of Nevers school in France.
Saint Bernadette Soubirous had five siblings, two brothers and three sisters.
Yes, Bernadette prayed almost constantly.
Saint Bernadette was a devout Catholic. She is best known for the Marian apparitions that occurred to her at Lourdes, France in 1858.
April 16 is the feast day of Saint Bernadette except in France where is on February 18.