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National American Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes is oldest known replica of shrine and grotto in Lourdes, France

Posted on August 28, 2011 by J. C.

If you can’t make it to Lourdes, consider making a trip to Euclid, Ohio. The National American Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes  is a copy of the shrine and grotto at Lourdes and is the oldest known replica.  Two pieces … Continue reading →

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National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is Oldest Catholic Church in the United States

Posted on August 14, 2011 by J. C.

The Baltimore Basilica opened in 1821 and is the first and oldest Catholic Church in the United States. It is considered the Mother of Catholicism in America. In addition to being a church, the National Shrine of the Assumption of … Continue reading →

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Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs Called “Natures Own Reliquary” by Pope Pius XII

Posted on August 12, 2011 by J. C.

In the 1640’s Renee Goupil, Fr. Isaac Jogues, and John LaLande wre martyred by the Mohawk Indians. In 1885, Father Joseph Loyzance S.J., purchased the location of the Mohwak village of Osserneon, the site of their martyrdom and the birthplace … Continue reading →

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The Sorrowful Mother Shrine, Ohio

Posted on August 11, 2011 by J. C.

The Sorrowful Mother Shrine was founded in 1850 and is the oldest Marian Shrine in the Midwest and east of the Mississippi River. It was founded by a missionary priest of the Most Precious Blood, Fr. Francis de Sales Brunner. He … Continue reading →

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Basilica & National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation, Ohio

Posted on August 11, 2011 by J. C.

The Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation was the first shrine to Our Lady of Consolation in the US and was completed in 1875. When the replica statue of Our Lady arrived it was carried in a 7 … Continue reading →

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National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon, North Jackson, Ohio

Posted on August 11, 2011 by J. C.

The Maronite Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon is a replica of a shrine located in Harissa, Lebanon. It is 50 feet high and weighs 3700 tons with 64 steps leading to the top, one for each prayer of the rosary. At … Continue reading →

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Servants of Mary Center for Peace & Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Windsor, Ohio

Posted on August 11, 2011 by J. C.

At the Servants of Mary Center for Peace & Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe a 50 foot statue of our Lady of Guadalupe overlooks a lake surrounded by a 15 decade illuminated rosary. The staute was made with over half a … Continue reading →

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House of Mary Shrine, Yankton, South Dakota

Posted on August 11, 2011 by J. C.

The House of Mary Shrine is located on the picturesque shore of Lewis & Clark Lake. You can walk the Way of the Cross that winds up Calvary Hill which features three 50 foot wooden crosses at the 13th Station. There … Continue reading →

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Marian Apparition at Our Lady of Good Help in Champion Wisconsin

Posted on August 11, 2011 by J. C.

In December 2010, Our Lady of Good Help was approved as the first Marian apparition site in the United States.  The Virgin Mary appeared to Adele Brise in October 1859 and gave her a mission, “Gather the children in this … Continue reading →

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