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Sacrament of Marriage

Welcome! We congratulate you on your decision to marry.  When lived with respect and fidelity and with faith in Christ’s sustaining presence, marriage can be an extraordinary blessing throughout all of life’s moments.  To make possible the best beginning for your married life, the staff of the National Shrine Grotto at Mount St. Mary’s University is happy to share in this time of preparation.  ​​​

Requirements: 
  1. At least one party must be Catholic
  2. At least on party must be a part of the Mount Community in one of the following ways: 
    1. Students currently enrolled at Mount St. Mary's University and have completed at least two semesters.
    2. Alumni of the University.
    3. Employee of Mount St. Mary's University or their children.
    4. Board of Trustee or their children.
If you meet these requirements, please take the time to fill out the Wedding Registration Form in order for us to better assist you in scheduling your wedding at the National Shrine Grotto. ​
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Please read through the Guidelines and fill out the attached form for more information. 

Once your wedding has been scheduled, please make your payments here.

Renewal of Vows

Please fill out the Marriage Renewal of Vows Form to request a date. 

Once your Renewal of Vows has been scheduled, please make your payments here.

Contact Sarah Muir at: s.e.muir@msmary.edu or 301-447-5318  for any questions. ​​​
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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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