Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us. Exalted model of all mothers, Our Lady of Lourdes, Pray for us. Mother who did suffer so much, Pray for us. Mother poor and without shelter, Pray for us.

Our Lady of Lourdes was more than a house of worship; it was the neighborhood community center, offering a place to keep kids off the street. It did that with a combination of sporting and social ...