St. Wenceslaus, Martyr
St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions, Martyrs

“Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.”

God of peace,

We praise you for giving us all your saints who shed their blood for their faith. In times of trouble and persecution, you never left them, but you were always there with and for them to strengthen their faith and to encourage them to endure suffering for the sake of your Kingdom. May your Church and all your people learn from their examples to stand strong in faith and to realize your presence in difficult times. Be with us Lord and never leave us alone.

Amen.

Fr. Leo Hambur, OSM
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.
Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit Opens This Friday

The Grotto will host an exhibit of Eucharistic Miracles from around the world beginning this Friday, Oct. 1, in The Grotto Conference Center.

The exhibit will open with a blessing by Fr. Vidal Martinez, OSM, Rector of The Grotto, at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1. The blessing will be followed by Eucharistic Adoration in the Chapel of Mary from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

The exhibit consists of illustrations and descriptions of 48 miracles from around the world since the 3rd century.

The exhibit will be open Oct. 1-17. All are welcome. There is no charge to view the exhibit.

Exhibit Hours

Monday - Friday 1-3 p.m. (closed from noon to 1 p.m.)
Saturday - Sunday 1-5 p.m. (closed from noon to 1 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, visit the beautiful wood carvings of the Via Matris (Way of the Mother), located 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.
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Today, enjoy autumn at The Grotto. The Calvary Statue is the first thing you see upon entering the parking lot at The Grotto.

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.