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Click the Map to the left to get an overview of each building and restoration project planned within the scope of the Vision fundraising campaign. 
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​We have embarked on a vision to preserve the serenity of these holy grounds and to grow it as a place of prayer and consolation through restoration and growth. We invite you to become a special part of this endeavor!

How You Can Help


Prayer
Our motivations and vision must be grounded in prayer so we progress with a constant awareness of God’s will for the National Shrine Grotto. In prayer, we seek God’s voice and allow God’s word to penetrate our fear and resistance so that we can hear what God wants us to know.
Please join us in prayer for the growth and restoration of the National Shrine Grotto so these holy grounds may be able to beat in unison with the hearts of Jesus and Mary, that wants to give life to their children.

Pledging
You may make a pledge and pay in monthly installments. A monthly reminder will be sent for the duration of your pledge period unless you are fulfilling your pledge via automatic credit card deductions. Please contact James Graybeal, our Philanthropy Manager, for more details by calling 301-447-5484 or emailing at j.l.graybeal@msmary.edu

One-time Gift
An outright gift can be made at any time during the appeal.  Please contact James Graybeal, our Philanthropy Manager, for more details by calling 301-447-5484 or emailing at j.l.graybeal@msmary.edu

Online Giving
To make an online gift or pledge, CLICK HERE!

Donate a Memorial Bench 
We want to recognize your generosity of a $10,000 gift or more to our Vision by memorializing your loved one.
4' gray, granite benches sitting in gardens and reflection areas throughout the holy grounds. Please contact James Graybeal, our Philanthropy Manager, for more details by calling 301-447-5484 or emailing at j.l.graybeal@msmary.edu
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Click the Map to the left to get an overview of each building and restoration project planned within the scope of the Vision fundraising campaign. 
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Click the booklet to the left to read our Vision booklet, which further outlines the National Shrine Grotto's reasons and plans for fundraising

National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes
on the campus of Mount St. Mary's University
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16330 Grotto Road
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Phone: 301-447-5318


MASS SCHEDULE:
Monday-Friday 11 AM
​Saturday 12 PM
Sunday at 12 PM (English)
​Sunday at 2 PM (Spanish)

ADORATION:
​Sunday 10:45 AM -11:45 AM

CONFESSIONS:
Saturday 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Sunday 10:45 AM; 1:15 PM
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