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…
Come visit the Shrine and be sure to check out the Gift Shop which is open from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. daily. The Shrine is offering a "Visitation Prize Raffle" this holiday season. The…
These photos of are just some examples of what will be updated with the matching grant. This is why we need your help in refurbishing the grotto statues. Fortunately these statues can be refurbished and…
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered on the Feast Day of Our Lady of Czestochowa on Saturday, August 26th at 10:00 a.m. in the Shrine Chapel. The Mass will also be…
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered on the Feast Day of Our Lady of Czestochowa on Saturday, August 26th at 10:00 a.m. in the Shrine Chapel. The new pastor of St.…