Loving God,

On this second day of Christmas the church celebrates the feast of Saint Stephen, the first martyr. As Stephen proclaimed the faith, he paid the ultimate price. Grant us the integrity to live and love as you have taught us, and grant us the courage to work for justice and peace.

Amen.

Garden Hours: 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Upper Gardens admission sold until 2:30 p.m.

Daily Mass

12 noon

Chapel of Mary

Recitation of the Rosary

Recitation of the Rosary take place 30 minutes before Mass in the Chapel of Mary.

Priest Office Hours & Sacrament of Reconciliation

10-11:45 a.m.

A priest is available during office hours for the blessing of items, spiritual direction, and confession. The office is located next to The Grotto Interpretive Center.

Christmas Festival of Lights Hours: 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Grounds close at 10 p.m.

Final Week for the Festival

Tonight's Festival Hours: 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

(Grounds close at 10 p.m.)

Please bring a non-perishable food donation for SnowCap.

The Grotto's Christmas Festival of Lights continues through Dec. 30. This annual event celebrates the true meaning of Christmas with music, lights and joy.

Known as the world's largest Christmas Choral Festival, five choirs per night will perform inside the Chapel of Mary, with its cathedral-like acoustics. 

There are nightly puppet shows and caroling in the pavilion tent, and don't forget the millions of lights, including our giant walk-thru Christmas tree.

Click here to purchase tickets or for more information.

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

The Grotto Gift Shop has a great selection books, jewelry, rosaries, statuary, home decor, souvenir items and yummy treats. Come explore the store and enjoy!