St. Hedwig
St. Margaret Mary Alocoque

“The Holy Spirit will teach you at that moment what you should say.”
 
O Holy Trinity, we praise you for your countless blessings that we have received from your goodness. Lord, we must admit that sometimes our faith is weak, and we don’t believe. Forgive us for the times when we think that you are far away from us, or you do not care about us. Many times, we are more persistence in asking for signs rather than trusting in your goodness, in your love and in your ‘real presence’ in the Sacraments.

We pray that you continue to send the Holy Spirit to strengthen our faith and to believe in you totally. May the Holy Spirit teach us what wee need to know to be able to be faithful to your love and your statutes. We ask this through Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns, forever and ever.

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 or order to control the nightly capacity.

The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights features over two million lights and features 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).
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.
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.
Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit Final Weekend

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

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

Weekend Exhibit Hours

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (closed from noon to 1 p.m.)
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, this seat, which sits beneath a grove of tall evergreens, is waiting for you at The Grotto.

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 a walk to the Peace Garden and enjoy the tranquil sound of the flowing stream.

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