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In the foothills of the Ozarks…
Nestled in the beautiful foothills of the Ozarks, the Black Madonna Shrine and Grottos offer a galaxy of dazzling mosaics and multi-colored rock sculptures. Dedicated to the Queen of Peace and Mercy, the Shrine is a shining example of what one man of faith can achieve. The grottos, which are constructed of Missouri tiff rock, are set in a countryside atmosphere that refreshes the body and soul.
The origins of this religious setting trace back to 1927, when six Franciscan Brothers emigrated to Missouri from Poland. One of these men was Brother Bronislaus Luszcz, a man driven by overwhelming faith and love for Our Blessed Mother.
Black Madonna Shrine Cookbook 2024
Thoughts from the Shrine
October is the Month of the Rosary
In this month of October, let us consider the beautiful prayer of the Rosary as a means that we too can use to draw closer to God by meditating on the great mysteries of our…
Polish Mass
Holy Sacrifice of the Mass in Polish will be held on Sunday, September 8th in the Shrine Chapel by Fr. Stanislaw Poszwa of St. Agatha’s Parish in St. Louis, MO at 2:00 p.m.
Group Visits
We've been blessed with quite a few groups visiting so far this summer. The Confraternity of Our Lady of Penafrancia from Chicago, Illinois and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Sodality from St. Ambrose Parish…