Franciscan Monastery: Saint Bernadette statue in Washington, D.C. by Mary E Lynch

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Franciscan Monastery: Saint Bernadette statue in Washington, D.C. by Mary E Lynch

The Saint Bernadette statue by Mary E. Lynch is a marble sculpture located at the Franciscan Monastery in Washington, D.C. It honors Saint Bernadette Soubirous, known for her visions of the Virgin Mary in Lourdes, France. The statue reflects important religious themes and commemorates Bernadette's canonization in 1933. It is accessible near the Brookland - CUA Metro station and is part of the monastery's outdoor art collection.