A Place of Sanctuary
Bringing The Grotto to You
Day 65: The Servite Mission
The Order of Friar Servants of Mary (Servites)

The Order of Servants of Mary is a religious family that embraces a membership of friars (priests and brothers), contemplative nuns, a congregation of active sisters and lay groups. The Servites lead a community life in the tradition of the mendicant orders, such as the Dominicans and Franciscans.

The Servite Order was founded in Italy in 1233.

The Grotto, the National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother, is a ministry of the Order of Friar Servants of Mary.
The Servite Mission

As Servite friars, we gather in fraternal communion as a small community of priests and brothers to be with those suffering and sorrowful.

With Mary as our model and St. Peregrine as our companion, we commit ourselves in a particular way to comfort those who suffer and are alone, especially those burdened with cancer and other serious illness. We strive to heal the broken and reconcile those in our world divided by age, nationality, race, religion, wealth, and education.
Inspired by the Mission

As a ministry of the Servite Order, The Grotto shares the commitment to comfort those who suffer, be there for those burdened with illness, and strive to heal the broken.

While our most prominent service to the community is our St. Peregrine ministry, which includes the monthly St. Peregrine Mass, The Grotto is proud to partner with social service agencies, other Catholic organizations, and dozens of area nonprofits to help those in need.
Please Help us Help Others

The Grotto has important community service projects coming up and we need your help, including food drives with SnowCap Charities and blood drives with the American Red Cross.

Together, we can all contribute to the Servite Mission.
One Mission, One Community
Thank You

Thank you for joining us in our mission to support the community. Together, with Mary as our role model, we can help those who need us at this critical time.
The Grotto
The National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother

NE 85th & Sandy Blvd.
Portland, Oregon

503-254-7371