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Black Madonna Shrine

nestled in the beautiful foothills of the Ozarks

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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.

Help Support The Black Madonna Shrine and Grottos

The Black Madonna Shrine and Grottos are pleased to be participating in the St. Louis Community Foundation’s Give STL Day this year. You can help support the Shrine and the good works of the St. Louis Community Foundation by giving on May 9, 2024. 

On Give STL Day, every St. Louisan has the opportunity to join their friends, neighbors, and coworkers by making a donation to the nonprofits that do so much for our community.

Give STL Day was created by the St. Louis Community Foundation in 2014.

Black Madonna Shrine Cookbook 2024

We are excited to bring back the Black Madonna Shrine and Grotto Cookbook, last published over twenty years ago! This is a custom cookbook featuring favorite recipes from our benefactors, friends and family. 

We welcome you to submit your favorite recipe(s) to be included in this wonderful compilation. You may also pre-order your cookbook, which should be ready in time for Christmas!

Find more information on how to submit your recipe(s) or on ordering your copy here.

    Thoughts from the Shrine

    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…
    Closed July 4th
    The Shrine will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024.

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    Black Madonna Shrine
    100 St. Joseph’s Hill Rd.
    Pacific, MO 63069
    Phone 636.938.5361
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