Fr. Berg on the Novena and Consecration to Our Lady of Lourdes

Superior General Fr. John Berg has published the following communique from FSSP world headquarters:

Three years ago, at a moment of deep incertitude, the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter called out to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, mindful that never was it known that anyone who fled to her protection has been left unaided. Following a novena, the Fraternity consecrated itself to her Immaculate Heart on the very day that the Holy Father providentially published the decree reaffirming the practice and charism that the Fraternity has had from its foundation.

Three years later, in order to render thanks once again and implore her continual help, all the members of the Fraternity will solemnly renew this consecration. To represent them all, the members of the Plenary Council and I will recite the act of consecration at the Grotto of Lourdes on her feast day, February 11.

We ask all the faithful who are close to us to join in this novena of preparation February 2-10, 2025 and to renew the consecration on the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, February 11, 2025.

Fribourg, January 18, 2025

Rev. John Berg
Superior General FSSP

The Novena consists of one decade of the rosary and the Memorare each day, from February 2nd to February 10th. On the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes on the 11th, an Act of Consecration is said, with a first part said by all and a second part only by FSSP priests and seminarians. Novena and consecration booklets are being made available at the the FSSP’s North American apostolates. You can also download printable versions in English and French:

Our Lady of Lourdes Novena and Consecration

Notre-Dame de Lourdes Neuvaine et Consécration