February 11th
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World Day of the Sick
World Day of the Sick, a feast day of the Roman Catholic Church, is an observation introduced by Pope John Paul II as a way for believers to offer prayers for those suffering from illnesses. The day coincides with the commemoration of Our Lady of Lourdes, recalling a series of appearances that the Blessed Virgin Mary made to a 14-year-old French peasant girl, Saint Bernadette Soubirous. February 11 marks the first apparition in 1858. The Marian apparitions began Feb. 11, 1858, ended July 16