Mass
Monday–Friday 11:00 AM
Saturday 12:00 noon
Sunday (English) 12:00 noon
Sunday (español) 2:00 PM
Outdoor Mass will be held every 1st and 4th Sunday until October, weather pending.
Monday–Friday 11:00 AM
Saturday 12:00 noon
Sunday (English) 12:00 noon
Sunday (español) 2:00 PM
Outdoor Mass will be held every 1st and 4th Sunday until October, weather pending.
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Adoration
Saturday 10:45 AM–11:45 AM Sunday 10:45 AM–11:45 AM |
Confession
Saturday 10:45 AM–11:45 AM Sunday 10:45 AM–11:45 AM & 1:15 PM–1:45 PM |
Rosary
Monday-Friday following 11:00 AM Mass Saturday-Sunday following 12:00 noon Mass |
First Saturday Devotions
First Saturday of every month following the 12:00 noon Mass in St. Mary's Chapel |
Upcoming Special Days and Events
Restoration of Our Lady's Statue
We are excited to announce that our Blessed Mother has returned to her mountaintop home where she shines more brilliantly than ever before! Unfortunately, we are still short of raising the necessary funds to pay for the costly repairs to her interior structural supports. We hope that through the generosity of donors like you, we can raise the remaining funds!
We humbly ask you to keep the National Shrine Grotto in mind as you make your charitable donations.
When you give to this fund, you help with the additional unforeseen repair costs of this critical restoration of our Blessed Mother's statue and are a part of this historical effort.
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Mary, Mother of God January 1, 2023 Holy Day of Obligation Adoration & Confession: 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Mass: 12 p.m. Confession: 1:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Spanish Mass: 2 p.m. The Miller Family Visitors Center, St. Bernadette's Gift Shop, and the Grounds will be OPEN. |
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Adoration and Rosary for Life Support the March for Life with your prayers! Friday January 20, 2023 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. St. Mary's Glass Chapel Adoration will begin immediately following the 11 a.m. Mass 12 p.m. Exposition and Rosary 1 p.m. Rosary 2 p.m. Rosary 3 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet 4 p.m. Benediction *If you would like to commit to an hour of adoration or leading the rosary please email us at grotto@msmary.edu. * |
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Marian Consecration for Children Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes Saturday, February 11, 2023 Mass and Consecration: 4 p.m. Candlelight Procession: 5 p.m. My Consecration to Mary is a 12-day preparation for children to consecrate themselves to Our Blessed Mother. We will meet a few times throughout the preparation to learn more about doing everything through Jesus and Mary, as well as to pray the rosary together. The first meeting and deadline to register is Friday January 27. Click here to register. For questions please contact Sr. Thalassa at sr.thalassa@msmary.edu. |
Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes
Saturday February 11, 2023
Adoration and Confessions: 10:30 a.m.
Benediction: 11:30 a.m.
Holy Mass: 12:00 p.m.
Presided by His Excellency
Archbishop William Lori
Archdiocese of Baltimore
Rosary Procession: 1:00 p.m.
Anointing of the Sick: 1:45 p.m.
Saturday February 11, 2023
Adoration and Confessions: 10:30 a.m.
Benediction: 11:30 a.m.
Holy Mass: 12:00 p.m.
Presided by His Excellency
Archbishop William Lori
Archdiocese of Baltimore
Rosary Procession: 1:00 p.m.
Anointing of the Sick: 1:45 p.m.
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Ash Wednesday February 22, 2023 Mass, 11 a.m. Distribution of ashes will take place during the Mass. |
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Palm Sunday Sunday April 2, 2023 Adoration and Confessions: 10:30 AM Benediction: 11:30 AM Holy Mass (English): 12:00 noon Beginning with the Procession with Palms Stations of the Cross following Mass Holy Mass (Spanish): 2:00 PM Stations of the Cross (Spanish) following Mass |
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Good Friday Friday April 7, 2023 Confession: 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM Stations of the Cross (English): 12:00 PM Stations of the Cross (Spanish): 1:00 PM Sermon of the Seven Last Words: 1:30 PM Liturgy of the Passion (Weather permitting, at the Cave): 3:00 PM Divine Mercy Chaplet Novena begins |
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Holy Saturday Saturday April 8, 2023 Stabat Mater – Holy Women’s Walk: 9:00 AM A reflection on the Seven Sorrows of Our Blessed Mother All are welcome as we prepare the chapel for Easter following the walk. |
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Easter Sunday April 9, 2023 Ecumenical Sunrise Service: 6:30 AM Holy Mass: 8:00 AM Adoration & Confession: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Holy Mass: 12:00 PM (Weather permitting Mass will be held at the Grotto Cave) Followed by Divine Mercy Chaplet Novena Holy Mass (Spanish): 2:00 PM (Weather permitting Mass will be held at the Grotto Cave) Followed by Divine Mercy Chaplet Novena (Spanish) |
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May Crowning Sunday, May 7, 2023 Adoration & Confession: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Mass (Grotto Cave, weather permitting): 12:00 noon Crowning to immediately follow noon Mass Spanish Mass (Grotto Cave, weather permitting): 2:00 p.m. May Crowning Sunday, May 7, 2023 Adoration & Confession: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Mass (Grotto Cave, weather permitting): 12:00 noon Crowning to immediately follow noon Mass Spanish Mass (Grotto Cave, weather permitting): 2:00 p.m. |
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Our Lady of Fatima “I am the Lady of the Rosary.” Saturday, May 13, 2023 Adoration & Confession: 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Mass: 12:00 noon Rosary procession to immediately follow Mass. “My Immaculate Heart will be your refuge and the way which will lead you to God.” -Our Lady of Fatima |
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Feast of Corpus Christi Sunday, June 11, 2023 Adoration & Confession: 10:45 AM-11:45 AM Mass: 12:00 noon Eucharistic Procession to follow Mass Spanish Mass: 2:00 PM Celebrate Corpus Christi with us here at the National Shrine Grotto featuring Alfombras from local artists. Please call the main Grotto phone line at 301-447-5318 if you would like to volunteer on Saturday the 10th to assist our artists in the creation of the traditional carpets of different medians located throughout the Grotto. |
Saturday, October 15
Join Us for the Fifth Anniversary of the Dedication of Saint Sharbel's Shrine
Please join us for a day of celebration to commemorate the anniversary of the dedication of Saint Sharbel's Shrine on the grounds of the National Shrine Grotto
Confession, 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., outside of St. Mary's Chapel
Mass, 12 p,m. , St Mary's Chapel
Followed by a blessing with the relic of St. Sharbel and ending with
the veneration of the relic
All Saints' Day
Tuesday, November 1
Mass, 11 a.m. in St. Mary's Chapel
Today the Church celebrates all the saints: canonized or beatified, and the multitude of those who are in heaven enjoying the beatific vision that are only known to God. Centuries ago, November 1 was set as the day for commemorating all the Saints. We are all called to the same holiness as the Saints. We are all called to "follow in His footsteps and conform [our]selves to His image seeking the will of the Father in all things. [We] must devote [our]selves with all [our] being to the glory of God and the service of [our] neighbor. In this way, the holiness of the People of God will grow into an abundant harvest of good, as is admirably shown by the life of so many saints in Church history" (Lumen Gentium, 40).
Tuesday, November 1
Mass, 11 a.m. in St. Mary's Chapel
Today the Church celebrates all the saints: canonized or beatified, and the multitude of those who are in heaven enjoying the beatific vision that are only known to God. Centuries ago, November 1 was set as the day for commemorating all the Saints. We are all called to the same holiness as the Saints. We are all called to "follow in His footsteps and conform [our]selves to His image seeking the will of the Father in all things. [We] must devote [our]selves with all [our] being to the glory of God and the service of [our] neighbor. In this way, the holiness of the People of God will grow into an abundant harvest of good, as is admirably shown by the life of so many saints in Church history" (Lumen Gentium, 40).
All Souls' Day
Wednesday, November 2
Mass, 11 a.m. in St. Mary's Chapel
All Souls' Day is dedicated to remembering the faithful who have passed from earthly life to eternal life, praying for their souls, and celebrating their union with Christ.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
CLICK HERE to send to the National Shrine Grotto the names of the souls of your loved ones, your dearly departed, and they will be remembered at Mass on All Souls Day and throughout the month of November
Thanksgiving Day Hours
Thursday, November 24
Mass, 11 a.m. in St. Mary's Chapel
Thanksgiving Day:
The Grounds, Miller Family Visitors Center, and
St. Bernadette's Gift Shop will be closed all day.
The Immaculate Conception
Thursday, December 8
Mass, 11 a.m. in St. Mary's Chapel
Confessions available following Mass
Mass, 4 p.m. in St. Mary's Chapel
Candlelit rosary procession following Mass
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception celebrates the saving work of God in preserving the Blessed Virgin Mary from the stain of original sin. Because of His foreknowledge that Mary would consent to bear Christ, God kept Mary free from original sin from the moment of her conception in the womb of her mother, Saint Anne.
“Am I not here who am your Mother? Are you not under my shadow and protection? … Are you not in the folds of my mantle? In the crossing of my arms? Is there anything else you need?” -Our Lady of Guadalupe to Juan Diego
Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe
----Saturday, December 10----
Adoration/Confession, 10:45 a.m.
Mass, 12 p.m.
Talk, 1:30 p.m.
Decoding Guadalupe Code:
Deciphering the Code on the Tilma of Juan Diego
a talk in English by Maria Mullen
2:30 p.m.
“Dance of the Aged”: a traditional folkloric dance will be performed as a Mexican custom to
give thanks to the Blessed Mother for all the blessings of the year.
----Sunday, December 11----
Adoration/Confession, 10:45 a.m.
Mass, 12 p.m.
Rosary Procession, 1 p.m.
with the Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe starting at Mary’s Glass Chapel
Spanish Mass, 2 p.m.
Talk, 3 p.m.
Guadalupe, The Virgin who gave birth to the Americas:
Mother of all who live in this land…
talk in Spanish by Maria Mullen
4:15 pm
A Mariachi band will serenade Our Lady of Guadalupe
in front of the mosaic of Our Lady of Guadalupe
---Monday, December 12, Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day--
Mass, 11 a.m.
followed by the recitation of the Most Holy Rosary in front the
Mosaic Our Lady Guadalupe and songs in Her honor
There will be a free-will offering opportunity to help Maria Mullen support her work in evangelization after her talks
Maria Mullen holds postgraduate degrees in Bioethics and Human Sexuality and undergraduate degrees in Mariology and Moral Theology. She furthered her studies on the Virgin of Guadalupe in the Higher Institute for Guadalupe Studies in Mexico with Msgr. Eduardo Chavez, the most renowned expert on the Guadalupe apparitions and the postulator of Saint Juan Diego‘s cause for sainthood. In 1989, in a private audience with the Pope St John Paul II, he expressed his love and devotion for Our lady of Guadalupe and asked Maria and the Mexican group she was with to perform a song in honor of Our lady. The pope also invited them to work in favor of the Culture of Life. After this encounter, she opened a Crisis Pregnancy Center to help women who were facing an unplanned pregnancy and considering abortion, to give them options and provide means for them to be able to choose life. More than 3000 babies were saved in a 9 year period, under her care. She is a mother of 3 and grandmother of 2 children, She is a member of Regnum Christi and dedicates herself in serving her parish community in York, Pennsylvania and in evangelization of the culture through the lens of the message of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
"¿Quién soy vuestra Madre? ¿No estáis bajo mi sombra y protección? ... ¿No estáis en los pliegues de mi manto? ¿En el cruce de mis brazos?
¿Hay algo más que necesites?" -Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe a Juan Diego
Celebrando la Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
1 p.m.
Procesión del Rosario con la imagen La Virgen de la Capilla cristal de St. Mary
la santa misa en español, 2 p.m.
3 p.m.
Guadalupe, La Virgen que dio a luz a las Américas:
Madre de todos los que viven en esta tierra....
una charla en español por Maria Mullen
4:15 p.m.
Una banda de mariachis cantará frente al mosaico de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
--Lunes, 12 de Diciembre, Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day---
la santa misa en inglés, 11 a.m.
Seguido por la recitación del Santísimo Rosario delante de su mosaico y Cantos en Su honor
- ---Sábado, 10 de diciembre---
- adoración y confesión, 10:45 a.m.
- santa misa en inglés , 12 p.m.
- 1:30 p.m.
- Descifrando el Código de Guadalupe:
- Descifrando el Código de la Tilma de Juan Diego
- una charla en ingles por Maria Mullen
- 2:30 p.m.
- "Danza de los Ancianos": un baile folclórico tradicional se realizará como una costumbre mexicana para dar gracias a la Santísima Madre por todas las bendiciones del año.
- ---Domingo 11 de Diciembre---
- adoración y la confesión, 10:45 a.m.
1 p.m.
Procesión del Rosario con la imagen La Virgen de la Capilla cristal de St. Mary
la santa misa en español, 2 p.m.
3 p.m.
Guadalupe, La Virgen que dio a luz a las Américas:
Madre de todos los que viven en esta tierra....
una charla en español por Maria Mullen
4:15 p.m.
Una banda de mariachis cantará frente al mosaico de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
--Lunes, 12 de Diciembre, Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day---
la santa misa en inglés, 11 a.m.
Seguido por la recitación del Santísimo Rosario delante de su mosaico y Cantos en Su honor
Maria Mullen es licenciada en Bioética y Sexualidad Humana y licenciatura en Mariología y Teología Moral. Continuó sus estudios sobre la Virgen de Guadalupe en el Instituto Superior de Estudios de Guadalupe en México, con Msgr. Eduardo Chávez, el experto más reconocido en las apariciones de Guadalupe y el postulador de la causa de santidad de San Juan Diego. En 1989, en audiencia privada con el Papa san Juan Pablo II, expresó su amor y devoción por Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe y pidió a María y al grupo mexicano con el que estaba que cantaran una canción en honor a Nuestra Señora. El Papa también los invitó a trabajar a favor de la Cultura de la Vida. Después de este encuentro, abrió un Centro de Embarazo en Crisis para ayudar a las mujeres que estaban enfrentando un embarazo no planificado y considerando el aborto, darles opciones y medios para que puedan elegir la vida. Más de 3000 bebés fueron salvados en un período de 9 años, bajo su cuidado. Ella es madre de 3 y abuela de 2 hijos, es miembro de Regnum Christi y se dedica a servir a su comunidad parroquial en York, Pensilvania y en la evangelización de la cultura a través de la lente del mensaje de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe.
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Christmas Day
December 25, 2022 Adoration & Confession: 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Mass: 12 p.m. Confession: 1:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Spanish Mass: 2 p.m. The Miller Family Visitors Center, St. Bernadette's Gift Shop, and the Grounds will be closed all day. 12 p.m. Mass on December 24 will not be a vigil Mass for Christmas Christmas Mass Enrollment December 24 through January 6 This Christmas, peace and love will shine as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ at National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes! Consider giving the gift of prayer to your loved ones and friends this Christmas season. The true meaning of Christmas will give pause to one’s heart… give praise to one’s spirit… and grant peace in one’s life. A special gift such as this, the gift of salvation from God, is the best gift one can give! |
2021 The Bicentennial of the Death of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
A Series of livestreamed talks and panels on the spirituality of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton was held during October and November of 2021 - see links below for recorded past events
Sponsored by the Theology Department at Mount St. Mary's University, Campus Ministry, Mount St. Mary's Seminary, the National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, and the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
The Spirituality of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Fr. Ted Trinko, IVE, Chaplain of the National Shrine Grotto
https://livestream.com/accounts/594954/events/9891873/videos/226704044
The French-Sulpician School of Spirituality
Dr, Hichael Hahn, Dro Owen Phelan, Msgr. McLean Cummings, Fr, Michael Roach
https://livestream.com/…/59…/events/9905829/videos/226874964
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton's Spirituality of Divine Fatherhood
Dr. Paige Hochschild
https://livestream.com/accounts/594954/events/9912861
Spiritual Motherhood
Panel, Chair: Prof./Mother Asterone, SSVM
https://livestream.com/msmu/events/9922639
Mary, the Mother of God, in the Spirituality of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Sr. Betty Ann McNeil, DC
https://livestream.com/accounts/594954/events/9932552
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National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes
on the campus of Mount St. Mary's University 16330 Grotto Road Emmitsburg, MD 21727 Phone: 301-447-5318 MASS: Monday–Friday 11:00 AM Saturday 12:00 PM Sunday (English) 12:00 PM Sunday (Español) 2:00 PM ADORATION: Saturday 10:45 AM–11:45 AM Sunday 10:45 AM–11:45 AM CONFESSION: Saturday 10:45 AM–11:45 AM Sunday 10:45 AM–11:45 PM FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION: After 12:00 PM Mass every First Saturday 
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