Memorial of Saint Josaphat, Bishop and Martyr
 
Saint Josaphat, you gave your life attempting to bring East and West together. Give us your spirit of unity so that our prayers bring all Christians into common union under the leadership of a common head, the successor of Saint Peter.
 
We pray, O Lord, to send us your Spirit that filled Saint Josaphat as he laid down his life for the sheep, so that through his intercession we, too, may be strengthened by the same Spirit and not be afraid to lay down our life for others.
 
Saint Josaphat, Pray for us.
 
Saint Josaphat’s Story

In 1595, the Orthodox bishop of Brest-Litovsk in present-day Belarus and five other bishops representing millions of Ruthenians, sought reunion with Rome. John Kunsevich - who took the name Josaphat in religious life - was to dedicate his life, and die for the same cause.

Allan Sabroso
Liturgy Coordinator
Garden Hours: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Upper Gardens admission sold until 4:30 p.m.
Gift Shop open until 6:30 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. This includes all Masses.

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).
The Book of the Names of the Dead

The Book of the Names of the Dead will be placed in the Chapel of Mary through the month of November. It will be left open for people to write the names of their deceased loved ones and for others to read the names, remember, and pray for the repose of their souls.
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.

The Grotto Gift Shop has a nice variety of holiday treats which make wonderful gifts.
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.
Click on the video and take a moment to relax and experience the serenity of the sanctuary.

Today, view the red leaves that grace the grounds this time of year.

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, it's just two weeks until opening night of the Festival of Lights. We are busy stringing the lights.

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.