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…
The Shrine will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024.
The Shrine will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024 for Memorial Day.
Novena in honor of Saint Joseph begins March 11.
The Franciscan Missionary Brothers, the staff and friends of the Black Madonna Shrine, invite you to join with us in offering prayers to Saint Joseph, March…
Tradition holds that after Christ’s death and resurrection, the Blessed Mother retraced Jesus’ last day every day. Over the centuries following Christ’s Resurrection, this practice transformed into what we know as the Stations of the…
Lent begins one week from today on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. What are your plans for Lent? Consider a visit to the Shrine during Lent and pray the Stations of the Cross. Or purchase a…
The Nativity Grotto is open year round at the Black Madonna Shrine, we are an approved Franciscan site. Catholics will be able to receive a plenary indulgence by praying before a crèche from the Feast…
Due to inclement weather the Shrine will be closed Friday, 1/19/24 , and will be closed Saturday, and Sunday. We will re-open Monday, 1/22/24.
The Shrine will be closing at 2 p.m. on December 24th and December 31st and will be closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day.
Advent begins on Sunday, December 3rd.
ADVENT PRAYER
Give us the wisdom, courage and strength to bring the joy of your love to transform the earth and to light the way to a…