Seven Days of Service

This tradition began last year during the pandemic as a way to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows and the anniversary of The Grotto.

Please join us for our second annual week of service as we celebrate our 97th Anniversary.
Please email events@thegrotto.org with any questions.



Day 5: Friday, Sept. 24

Caring for women and children

Inspiration: Mother Mary

Partner: Rose Haven

Diaper and Wipes Drive
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The Grotto Parking Lot
Partner: Rose Haven Day Shelter for Women and Children

This NE Portland day shelter, founded by Catholic Charities, serves women and children experiencing the trauma of abuse, loss of home and other disruptive life changes.
Day 6: Saturday, Sept. 25

Caring for those with cancer

Inspiration: Servite St. Peregrine Laziosi. St. Peregrine is the patron saint of those with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.

Partner: American Cancer Society

Stay tuned for more information on Saturday about ways you can support and be a friend to someone battling cancer.
Day 7: Sunday, Sept. 26

Supporting Education

Inspiration: Servite St. Clelia Barbieri

Partner: Your local schools

Stay tuned next Sunday for more information on how you can help students in need at your local schools.
Operating Hours: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

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

Updated Mask Mandate: Under orders from the governor, properly-worn masks are required in all indoor spaces at The Grotto, as well as outdoor spaces where people are gathered or social distancing cannot be maintained. This includes all Masses at The Grotto.
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.
Gift Shop Hours: 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
38th Annual Blessing of the Animals

Sunday, Oct. 3
3 p.m.
The Grotto Plaza

All are welcome to join us for the 38th Annual Blessing of the Animals. Bring your pets, properly restrained, to The Grotto Plaza on Sunday, Oct. 3, at 3 p.m.

People and pets of all faiths are welcome to join us for this special blessing.
Click on the video and take a moment to relax and experience the serenity of the sanctuary.

Today, enjoy the peaceful setting of the Upper Gardens, with the Statue of Mary, Our Mother, in the distance.

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, take an early morning walk from the Monastery to the Rose Garden, where we visit the beautiful statue of The Assumption of Mary.

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.