Sts. John de Brebeuf, Isaac Jogues and Companions

“Blessed are those servants whom the master finds vigilant on his arrival.”

Jesus, Master and Lord,

You teach us today to be vigilant, to be ready for your arrival. Many times, we have grown accustomed to instant gratification, and we have been impatient. It is difficult for us to be patient and wait for what is yet to come - especially something that you promise us - something greater and for our best. We might get frustrated sometimes because your plans, O God, do not always move at the same pace as our expectations.

We pray today that you may grant us the ability to embrace the quiet and the waiting, so that we may be ready to hear you and welcome your grace into our lives.

We ask this though Christ, Our Lord. Amen.

Fr. Leo Hambur, OSM
Celebrate the Return of the Christmas Festival of Lights!


This year’s Festival will look a little different due to the ongoing pandemic. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to produce a safe but fun Festival.

Tickets will be sold online in advance in order to control the nightly capacity.

The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights features over two million lights and hosts nightly indoor holiday concerts performed by many of the region’s finest schools, churches, and civic choirs. The Festival reflects the special season of hope that Christmas offers.

Continuous entertainment for all ages is offered in The Grotto’s plaza area, including outdoor caroling, puppet shows, and an assortment of musical guests.

For more information about this year's Festival, including Covid-19 safety protocol, please click here.
The Grotto's Operating Hours: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Upper Gardens admission sold until 5:30 p.m.

Following state guidelines, masks must be worn in all indoor spaces at The Grotto, and outdoors where crowds are gathered or social distancing cannot be maintained.
Daily Mass

12 noon in the Chapel of Mary
Recitation of the Rosary

Daily recitation of the Rosary at The Grotto will take place everyday, one half hour before each Mass. On Friday's, we pray the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Mary (Servite Rosary).
Priest's Office Hours

Monday - Saturday
10 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

The Servite Friars gladly await your request for confession, spiritual guidance and blessing of articles. You may also set up an appointment for a blessing with the relic of St. Peregrine. The office is located at the Visitor Center.
The Grotto Gift Shop: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Click on the video and take a moment to relax and experience the serenity of the sanctuary.

Today, the leaves of autumn sway in the breeze in the Upper Gardens.

Join Fr. Vidal Martinez, OSM, Rector of The Grotto, for a daily stroll through the garden.

Each day, enjoy photos and videos taken by Father Vidal, often during hours when the grounds are closed.

Today, view The Grotto Plaza at this beautiful time of year.
The Servite Friars (from left to right)

Father Vidal Martinez, OSM, Rector: FatherVidal@thegrotto.org
Father Ignatius Kissel, OSM: FatherIgnatius@thegrotto.org
Father Leo Hambur, OSM: FatherLeo@thegrotto.org
Father Edgar Benedi-an, OSM: FatherEdgar@thegrotto.org
Bible Study Livestream

Saturdays: 9:15-10 a.m.

All are welcome to the weekly Bible Study Livestream with Fr. Edgar Benedi-an, OSM. For more information, please click the button below.