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New at the Sanctuary: a week for grandparents

Louis et Zélie show on RCF

21th June 2025

At the heart of the news at the Louis and Zélie Shrine in early July: the great pilgrimage between Lisieux and Alençon, and the arrival of important relics of the holy couple. There's still time to get information, register, and come join the first canonized couple in the city where they fell in love and raised their family. French Cardinal François Bustillo will preside over the July 12th event and the arrival in Alençon.

Among the back-to-school events: a major first for Alençon, a week of revitalization for grandparents is being offered by the Sanctuary. A time to get to know Louis and Zélie, to relax, to discover Alençon and its region, a time to pray and to explore the vocation of grandparents together.

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