The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
 
Blessed are you, holy Virgin Mary, deserving of all praise; from you rose the sun of justice, Christ our God (Acclamation before the Gospel).

O Blessed Virgin Mary, you were born into a family of saints. Through your intercession, o Blessed Virgin Mother, may we walk in the true light, Christ our Savior. And may through your prayers, many family will know your Son and all families may live more holy, like your family.

You are our model of discipleship and faith, o dear Mother of God, may today, as we celebrate your birthday, the Lord Jesus pour upon us all the blessings that we need to walk in a newness of life. 

Amen.

Fr. Leo Hambur, OSM
Hours of Operation: 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.
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.
Click on the video and take a moment to relax and experience the serenity of the sanctuary.

Today, enjoy the tranquil sounds of the fountain beneath the Statue of the Assumption of Mary.

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, view lovely St. Anne's Chapel. St. Anne is the mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This building, which was built in 1934, is the oldest structure 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.