Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day from the Servite Friars, the Sisters who minister at The Grotto, and the entire Grotto staff. May you have a joyful and blessed day.

We invite you to celebrate this special day at The Grotto, a shrine dedicated to Mary, the mother of Jesus.
Summer Hours Begin Today: 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Upper Gardens admission is sold until 7:30 p.m.
Recitation of the Rosary

Recitation of the Rosary takes place 30 minutes prior to each Mass.
Sunday Masses

8 a.m.
10 a.m.
12 noon

The noon Mass will be celebrated outside in the plaza, weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, all Masses will be celebrated in the Chapel of Mary.

Spanish Mass

2 p.m.

Mass in Spanish is celebrated on the second and fourth Sunday of each month in the Chapel of Mary.
Be A Good Shepherd to Others and a Humble and Obedient Sheep to the Lord

Father our Loving and Eternal Shepherd, be honor and glory to you. Thank you for your tireless protection and guidance. For bringing closer to you each day, our green pasture. You supply us not only food that last a moment, Jesus, your Son, our lasting Food. We are blessed and privileged. As we celebrate the fourth Sunday of Easter, a Good Shepherd Sunday, we pray that the shepherd of your church be always filled with your love and compassion as they shepherd your people. Like Jesus, our godly Shepherd, they may imitate Him in His unselfish love, every ready to offer even one’s life for the sheep. Send to your Catholic Church young people ready to be trained to become future pastors and shepherds of your Church. Grant all these in Jesus Name, our true Shepherd.
Amen.

St. Mary Magdalen of Canossa, pray for us.

Fr. Edgar Benedi-an, OSM
Early Mother's Day Celebration

The Grotto will celebrate its 100th Anniversary in 2024.

Below: The First Celebration of the New Feast "Behold Thy Mother". Taken May 11, 1930.
Click on the video and take a moment to relax and experience the serenity of the sanctuary.

Today, enjoy the reflection in one of the Peace Garden ponds in the Upper Gardens.
Gift Shop Hours: 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

The Grotto Gift Shop carries a great collection of items for Mother's Day, including jewelry, home decor, accessories, books, rosaries and greeting cards.
Light a Candle
If you are unable to visit in person, you may purchase a candle to be lighted at The Grotto. Your candle will burn for seven days in the outdoor cradles.

Your support will allow our sanctuary to continue its mission of being a place of peace, prayer and natural beauty for all.
Mass Enrollment Cards

Perpetual Enrollment in The Grotto’s Guild of Masses and Prayer honors yourself, your family or your loved ones, and provides support for The National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother.