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The National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church

Jo Ann Drake

Jubilee Year of Hope 2025

We are blessed that The National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church, has been designated as a Jubilee pilgrimage site by the Diocese of Jefferson City. We invite the faithful to embrace the spirit of hope.

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National Catholic Shrine Our Lady Mother Mary

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The Mothers' Shrine offers a tranquil, prayerful and natural setting for people to draw closer to Jesus, through His Blessed Mother.

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Mass Times

Memorial Day to Labor Day
Saturday: 8:00pm
Sunday: 8:30am

Shrine Hours

Open Year-round
Dawn to Dusk

Chapel Hours

Tuesday through Friday
8am to 3pm
Inside St. Patrick Catholic Church

Gift Shop Hours

March through December
Tuesday through Friday
10am to 3pm

Discover the Serenity

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Our Grounds

A magnificent National shrine dedicated to Mary, Mother of the Church located on 63 acres at Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. Encounter spiritual renewal among sacred gardens, fountains, nature walks, memorial wall and Mary sculpture. Outdoor masses May to September.
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Your Visit

These sacred landscapes exist to spend time in dialogue with Blessed Mother and bring us to Christ.

News from the Shrine

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May 23, 2025 Monday, June 16, 2025
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May 25, 2025 Bulletin

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May 16, 2025 Monday, June 16, 2025
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May 18, 2025 Bulletin

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May 10, 2025 Monday, June 16, 2025
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May 11, 2025 Bulletin

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May 9, 2025 Monday, June 16, 2025
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Pope Leo XIV invokes Mary, Mother of the Church in his first homily as Pope

Full text of first public homily of Pope Leo XIV OSV News Here is the full text of the first public homily of Pope Leo…

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May 6, 2025 Monday, June 16, 2025
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Eighty-six names added to the Mothers’ Wall of Life

On May 4, 2025, Father John Schmitz, rector of the Mothers’ Shrine, along with gathered pilgrims, celebrated Mass in the beautiful sunshine. The sculpture of…

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Apr 30, 2025 Monday, June 16, 2025
1:00 am

Summer Mass Schedule

Join us for Mass outdoors in the Mothers’ Shrine beginning Memorial Day Weekend, May 24-25, 2025, through Labor Day Weekend, August 30-31, 2025.