Hours of Operation
 
Grounds: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Gift Shop: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. (Upper Gardens admission sold until 7 p.m.)
 
Recitation of the Rosary
11:30 a.m.
Chapel of Mary
 
Daily Mass
12 noon
Chapel of Mary
 
Priest Office Hours
10-11:45 a.m. and
3-5 p.m.
Office is located inside the Visitor Center.
Your Sanctuary of Peace
 
We hope you enjoy the photographs of our beautiful sanctuary, which we will share throughout the month of May, as we celebrate 100 years of The Grotto.
 
Today: The Leaves of The Grotto
The Leaves

The Grotto is a 54-acre sanctuary in the middle of the city. Beautiful art and architecture is nestled among scenic gardens and lush forests. The birds sing and the air is fresh. It is a place of solitude, peace and prayer.

Visitors to The Grotto are surrounded by the colorful palette of nature. Our winding paths lead you through a mile and a half of flowers, shrubs and trees.

The wonder of the needles and leaves in the spring reminds us all of new life. We praise God for the glorious gift of nature.
A Prayer for the Seasons

Gracious God of All Creation,

You have blessed us with the beautiful and amazing world around us. Each season of the year shares the glory of your loving hand.

Spring bursts with scents, colors and the sounds of birds nesting. Summer radiates the warmth of your tender mercy and boasts our growing season.
Autumn brings harvest and the vibrant colors of the leaves before they fall from the trees. And winter provides the rain and snow needed for the upcoming spring.

Although many plants look dead, your new life is below the surface - making its way to share the good news of new life - at the appointed time.

Thank you God for each and every season, for the lessons they teach and the challenges that they bring. Help me to welcome change, challenge and growth, knowing that you are the Lord of all things.

Amen.
A Message from Pope Francis

“Rivers do not drink their own water; trees do not eat their own fruit; the sun does not shine on itself and flowers do not spread their fragrance for themselves. Living for others is a rule of nature. We are all born to help each other. No matter how difficult it is … life is good when you are happy, but much better when others are happy because of you.”
Preparing for Renewal

Leaves change color in transition from autumn to winter. These changes prepare for new growth - spring. Let us all remember that change-transition-pain is a sign that we are alive. Problems are a sign that we are strong, and prayer is a sign we are not alone.
A Palette of Nature

We hope you enjoy this snapshot of the some of the wonderful colors and textures of the leaves and needles found at The Grotto.
A Leaf for all Seasons

We hope you enjoyed this tour of the colors and textures of nature. We invite you all to come visit The Grotto throughout the year. The colors and textures are always changing.
Gift Shop Hours: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
 
The Grotto Gift Shop has a wide variety of books, Rosaries, cards, medals, jewelry, home accessories, yummy treats, and much more.
 
We invite you to come and explore the store.