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Suffragan diocese Tarbes et Lourdes, France

Diocese of Tarbes et Lourdes

Tarbien(sis) et Lourden(sis)

Latin Church

The Diocese of Tarbes et Lourdes is a Latin rite diocese covering the Hautes-Pyrenees department, an ancient see erected in the 4th century and a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Toulouse; it has pastoral charge of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, one of the world's major Marian pilgrimage sites. Its cathedral is the Cathedral of Our Lady of the See in Tarbes.

On the map

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The address the register holds for Cathedral of Our Lady of the See in Tarbes, in Tarbes et Lourdes, France.

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Catholics
151,300
Priests
74
Territory
4,535 km²

Parishes and churches

11 listed churches in our records. Open a parish for Mass times, confession, directions and sources where recorded.

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The bishop

Bishop
Jean-Marc Micas
Born
17 June 1963
Birthplace
Montélimar
Institute
COMPAGNIA DEI SACERDOTI DI S. SULPIZIO (SULPIZIANI) (P.S.S.)

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The cathedral

Cathedral of Our Lady of the See in Tarbes stands in Tarbes et Lourdes, the church that holds the cathedra from which this see takes its name.

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History

Erected in the 4th century as the historical diocese of Bigorre, part of the larger region of Gascony, the Diocese of Tarbes et Lourdes (Latin: Dioecesis Tarbiensis et Lourdensis; French: Diocèse de Tarbes et Lourdes) is a Latin Church ecclesiastical territory of the Catholic Church in France. Tarbes was suffragan of the Archdiocese of Auch until 2002; it is now suffragan of the Archdiocese of Toulouse.

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  • Pope Leo XIV to visit Lourdes

    Pope Leo XIV will visit Lourdes on Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27, 2026. Bishop Jean-Marc Micas of Tarbes and Lourdes said the local community is preparing for the visit. The Pope's schedule includes praying at the grotto, meeting with the sick, celebrating Mass on the meadow, and participating in a torchlight procession and the Rosary.

    Sep 22, 2026 · Vatican · 2 sources

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  • Pope Leo XIV to visit Lourdes

    Pope Leo XIV will visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes on Sunday, September 27, during a trip to France scheduled from September 25 to 28, 2026. The Diocese of Tarbes et Lourdes has released a guide to help pilgrims and local residents prepare for the visit. This guide includes the schedule of events, security instructions, prohibited items, and traffic restrictions. To assist with movement during the weekend of September 26 and 27, the diocese is providing parking areas and free shuttle services. The guide also contains sanctuary access information and contact details for emergency and health services.

    Sep 21, 2026 · Vatican · 2 sources

  • Bishop Jean-Marc Micas comments on allegations against Bishop Pierre-Marie Théas

    Sep 19, 2026 · Bishops · 2 sources

  • Dr. Jean-Paul Perez presents bioethics chronicle on Radio Présence

    Dr. Jean-Paul Perez has launched a new bioethics program on Radio Présence. The former hospital doctor will appear on the radio every 15 days to discuss topics such as illness, artificial intelligence, and the beginning and end of life. Dr. Perez developed his interest in end-of-life issues while working in intensive care services. His broadcasts aim to address bioethical questions that affect all people through their shared experiences of life and conscience.

    Sep 18, 2026 · Education

  • Diocese of Tarbes et Lourdes hosts MEJ rentrée

    Sep 10, 2026 · Catholic Life

  • Diocese of Tarbes et Lourdes hosts 'Vivre et aimer' session

    Sep 7, 2026 · Life & Family

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