Our Lady of Pellevoisin Microsite, 2010

Statue of Our Lady of Pellevoisin in Estelle Faguette's bedroom

Statue of Our Lady of Pellevoisin depicted by shrine at Velankanni

Pellevoisin: Shrine of the Merciful Mother

In 1876, a French domestic servant, Estelle Faguette, was miraculously cured of a terminal illness by a series of visits from the Mother of God. While the Catholic Church has not formally declared that Our Lady has ever appeared to Estelle, it has recognised her healing as an authentic cure.

In her visits, the Blessed Virgin also stated that her glory was to be known in this town of Pellevoisin. The Mother of God came to promote devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus through a cheerful acceptance of suffering in reparation for sins against the Blessed Sacrament. She appeared wearing a scapular of the Sacred Heart, saying "nothing would please her more than to see this livery on each of her servants." The Church has formally approved this scapular devotion.

Estelle's bedroom has now been turned into a chapel, and the town of Pellevoisin is now a pilgrimage destination. The shrine is now in the care of the Community of Saint John, under the authority of the Archbishop of Bourges.

What happened at Pellevoisin?

Introduction by W. J. Walsh
Estelle Faguette's letter - September 1875
The February Apparitions - “I wish that you should publish my glory."
The July 1876 Apparitions – “I have come especially for the conversion of sinners."
The September Apparitions - "The treasures of my Son are open. Let them pray." (The scapular revealed.)
The November Apparitions - "I have chosen you."
The December Apparitions - "Recall to mind all my words."
Estelle Faguette's prayer
The Message of Pellevoisin - a commentary by Revd Dr Gareth Leyshon

Scapular as provided by Pellevoisin in 2010

The Sacred Heart Scapular Devotion

History of the Approval of the Sacred Heart Scapular
Leaflet currently issued by the shrine authorities at Pellevoisin (2010) - English on pages 3 and 4*
Application Form for a priest or deacon to be empowered to invest in the Scapular, as issued by the shrine at Pellevoisin*
Instruction on the Scapular as issued by the shrine at Pellevoisin*
Rite of Investiture as issued by the shrine at Pellevoisin - English on page 2*
* Translations into English are by Revd Dr Gareth Leyshon and not officially approved by the shrine.