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Our Lady of Querrien

Querrien, France

Visionaries: Jeanne Courtel, a 12-year-old deaf and mute shepherdess

Overview

The Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to Jeanne Courtel, a 12-year-old shepherdess who had been deaf and mute from birth, near the village of La Prenessaye in Brittany. Our Lady miraculously healed the girl, restoring her hearing and speech. She then directed Jeanne to the location of a buried statue of 'Our Lady of Eternal Aid' and requested that a chapel be built on the site.

History

In August 1652, young Jeanne Courtel was tending sheep near her village when the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to her. Despite being deaf and mute from birth, Jeanne was suddenly able to hear and speak after the apparition. The next day, Mary appeared again and directed Jeanne to a spot where a statue of the Virgin was buried. The statue was unearthed, and the apparitions continued for a total of 15 appearances. The Archbishop of Saint-Brieuc investigated and authenticated the apparitions in September 1652. A chapel was immediately built on the site, which became known as Notre-Dame de Toute-Aide (Our Lady of All Help).

Location

Chapel of Notre-Dame de Toute-Aide, Querrien

Querrien, France

48.35, -2.7833

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Pilgrim Voices

Testimonies, experiences, and reviews from our community

Pilgrim ExperienceVisited January 2025

My visit to Our Lady of Querrien

Visiting Our Lady of Querrien in Querrien had been on my bucket list for years. The shrine is beautiful, and the surrounding area is filled with a sense of peace. I walked the grounds slowly, praying at each station, and felt a deep connection to Our Lady.

December 19, 2024

Pilgrim ExperienceVisited June 2025

My visit to Our Lady of Querrien

I was not prepared for how emotional my visit to Our Lady of Querrien in Querrien would be. Something about standing where Our Lady appeared, knowing the history, knowing the messages, it broke through all my defenses. I wept openly and I am not ashamed of it.

August 24, 2024