Marian Apparitions
Throughout history there have been many apparitions. Jesus and Mary as well as the Angels have appeared to many people. This page will give you some information about these appearances and the messages that we have been sent through these apparitions.
Approved Seers
- Albert Voisin
- Andree Degeimbre
- Benoîte Rencurel
- Bernadette Soubirous
- St. Catherine Labouré
- Fernande Voisin
- Francisco Marto
- Gilberte Degeimbre
- Gilberte Voisin
- Jacinta Marto
- Juan Diego
- Lúcia Santos
- Mélanie Calvat
- Mariette Beco
- St. Maximilian Kolbe
- Maximin Giraud
Locations
- Banneux, Belgium
- Beauraing, Belgium
- Fátima, Portugal
- Guadalupe, Mexico
- La Salette, France
- Lourdes, France
- Pontmain, France
- Rue du Bac, Paris
- Saint-Étienne-le-Laus, France
Apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The information pages in the links here are just summaries of some of the popular apparitions.
St. Maximilian Kolbe
When St. Max was a boy, he was praying before a statue of Mary when she appeared to him handing him two crowns. A red crown represented martyrdom, a white crown represented purity. She asked him which he would take, he replied that he would take both and so it happened.
- Seer:
- Raymond (Maximilian) Kolbe
- Location:
- Poland
- Date:
- 1906
Fátima
In Fátima, Portugal, Mary appeared to three little children: Francisco, Jacinta, and Lucia.
- Seers:
- Lúcia Santos, Jacinta Marto & Francisco Marto
- Location:
- Fátima, Portugal
- Date:
- May 13, 1917 (started)
Lourdes
Mary appeared to a 14-year-old girl, Bernadette Soubirous, in Lourdes, France. In this apparation, Mary revealed herself to Bernadette as the "Immaculado Conceptiou," (the Immaculate Conception).
- Seer:
- Bernadette Soubirous
- Location:
- Lourdes, France
- Date:
- February 11, 1858
Guadalupe
In Guadalupe, Mexico, the Blessed Mother appeared to Juan Diego, an Aztec Indian who had converted to Christianity. She left to us the beautiful tilma with Her image on it. The original tilma is located at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico.
- Seer:
- Juan Diego
- Location:
- Hill of Tepeyac, Guadalupe, Mexico
- Date:
- December 12, 1531
La Salette
In La Salette, France, the Blessed Mother appeared to two children on a mountain, telling them to pray, return to Mass, and observe the Sabbath day. The missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette continue to announce this message to the world today.
- Seers:
- Mélanie Calvat and Maximin Giraud
- Location:
- La Salette-Fallavaux, France
- Date:
- September 19, 1846
Međugorje
The Blessed Mother is reported as appearing in Međugorje currently. These alleged apparitions have been investigated by the Church and the Church currently holds a neutral position on these apparitions. As with any apparition that is pending approval or disapproval, this apparition is very controversial. The Church maintains its neutral but cautious approach while dealing with this apparition.
(We present this information so that you will have continuing and updated information on the Church's position and the events that are taking place in Međugorje. Keep in mind that these apparitions are not yet approved or disapproved by the Church, and making a decision either way would be a misrepresentation of the truth.)
- Seers:
- Ivanka Ivankovic & Mirjana Dragicevic, et al.
- Location:
- Podbrdo, Međugorje, Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Date:
- June 24, 1981