The Grotto opened last week under the governor’s guidelines for the reopening of zoos, museums and gardens. Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. daily. Visiting Guidelines Mass Information Daily Spiritual Reflections Provided by Fr. Don Siple, OSM, Rector of The Grotto Thursday, July 9 “You formed my inmost being; you knit me in […]

This post contains all the Daily Reflections from when The Grotto was closed during the outbreak of Covid-19. Friday, June 12 You are welcome here … here to this holy, quiet place where God’s love is reflected in the beauty of His creation, in the smiles of our staff and in the prayers of the […]

Christ is Risen! Indeed, He is Risen! These ancient words of the Church’s tradition announce the joy of the Lord’s resurrection. They celebrate the victory of Christ over death.Christ’s victory is our victory. Our lives are busy and full of many things. Easily we become overwhelmed with all the busyness and demands of life. Sometimes […]

April 11 – Holy Saturday From an Ancient Homily on Holy Saturday “Something strange is happening—there is a great silence on earth today, a great silence and stillness. The whole earth keeps silence because the King is asleep. The earth trembled and is still because God has fallen asleep in the flesh and he has […]

A Prayer for Good Friday Lord, on the cross you show me how loved I am. You willingly gave your life that I may live. You forgive my sins, take away my shame, heal my wounded heart and hear my cries for peace. Your cross is my sign of hope. As I look upon the […]

“Stay Home, Stay Healthy” Order In accordance with the Governor’s order Friday evening for all citizens to “Stay home, Stay healthy,” The Grotto has made the very difficult decision to temporarily close. We are unsure when we will reopen at this time, but we promise to open our chapel, gardens and shops as soon as […]

Upper Gardens Free through Sunday, March 15 “As we confront this widespread outbreak, The Grotto stands united with all who suffer here and throughout the world. Like the Mother of God, who stood by the Cross of her son, offering hope in his suffering, we desire to be a hopeful presence to all at this time. […]

Ash Wednesday, Feb. 26 Mass, 12 noon Distribution of Ashes Friday, Feb. 28 Lenten Morning of Reflection, 9-11:45 a.m., The Grotto Auditorium click here to register to attend Mass, 12 p.m., Chapel of Mary Via Matris and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, 3 p.m. Friday, March 6 Mass, 12 noon, Chapel of Mary Via Matris […]

January Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission to the Upper Level Gardens sold until 4 p.m. Mass Times Daily Mass at 12 noon Saturday morning Mass at 8 a.m. Sunday Masses at 10 a.m. and 12 noon Next St. Peregrine Mass: Saturday, Feb. 1, 12 noon Next Mass in Tagalog: Saturday, Feb. 15, 12 […]

The Grotto’s 32nd Annual Festival of Lights continues tonight and will be open every night (except Christmas Day) until December 30. We are currently looking for volunteers to assist at the event. We have many opportunities available, some inside and some outside. This is a great chance to volunteer with family and friends. For more […]