We thank you, God, for the beautiful Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother, our beloved Grotto. We rejoice that Mary’s Sanctuary brings together people from many different communities to worship You, many of whom migrated to America from countries torn with poverty and conflict. Open our hearts and minds, Lord, that we may embrace those new to our country, and welcome them to our parishes and communities, and especially those who seek You at The Grotto, where we welcome everyone, from everywhere, in the name of your most holy mother, Mary. As always, we pray in Jesus name, Amen.

The Grotto's Christmas Festival of Lights is back and will continue nightly through Dec. 30 (except Christmas Day). This annual event celebrates the true meaning of Christmas with music, lights and joy.

More than 150 choirs will perform over the course of 35 nights in the Chapel of Mary, with its cathedral-like acoustics. 

There are nightly puppet shows and caroling in the pavilion tent, and music all around the grounds. And don't forget the millions of lights! New this year - a giant, walk-thru Christmas tree.

Tickets are sold in advance. No cash sales at the door.

Please bring a non-perishable food item for SnowCap.

Volunteers Needed for Festival

Festival would not take place without our wonderful volunteers. We have both indoor and outdoor positions available. Most shifts last approximately three hours.

Today's Hours of Operation

Grounds and Chapel: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Gift Shop: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Upper Gardens: Last admission sold at 2:30 p.m.

Christmas Festival of Lights: 5 - 9:30 p.m. (grounds close at 10 p.m.)

Daily Mass

12 noon

Chapel of Mary

Complete Mass Schedule

Daily Recitation of the Rosary

Daily recitation of the Rosary at The Grotto will take place everyday, one half hour before each Mass.

Priest Office Hours

10 - 11:45 a.m.

The office is located inside the Visitor Center.

30 Seconds of Peace

Enjoy the beauty of the Stations of the Cross path, located in the forest of the lower level.