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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 one party must be 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. Alumnus/alumna of the University.
    3. Employee of Mount St. Mary's University or their children.
    4. Member of the Board of Trustees or their children.
If you meet these requirements, please complete the Wedding Registration Form in order for us to assist you in scheduling your wedding at the National Shrine Grotto. 

Read the Guidelines and complete the form here.​
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:
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 AM

FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION:
After 12:00 PM Mass every First Saturday
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