Group or Parish Pilgrimage

Pilgrimage Opportunities

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

Our staff welcomes your inquiry for a day-long pilgrimage. We can facilitate the planning, serve you lunch, and customize according to your group's needs and desires, all for a nominal fee.

Sample Schedule

9:30 am - Coffee and refreshments
10:15 am - Pilgrimage begins with Blessing of Mary Altar and entrusting our day and needs to the Blessed Mother
10:30 am - Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
10:45 am - Presentation 1 (your topic)
11:15 am - Silent prayer, Sacrament of Confession, private meditation
12:15 pm - Benediction
12:30 pm - Lunch provided by the Mothers' Shrine
1:30 pm - Tour or free time
2:00 pm - Presentation 2 (your topic)
2:45 pm - Conclusion of Pilgrimage
3:00 pm - (optional) Group Stations of the Cross or Divine Mercy Chaplet

Let us help you plan your pilgrimage!

We'll be in contact as soon as possible to help you schedule your pilgrimage to the Mothers' Shrine.

Pilgrimage inquiry

Your group's or parish's name and location (city and state)(Required)

Name(Required)

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Email(Required)

Phone number we can use during regular office hours(Required)

When would you like to schedule a group or parish pilgrimage?

Would you like the Mothers' Shrine to provide lunch?(Required)

Yes

Do you have any preferences or needs regarding a lunch menu?

Please tell us if you have a theme, speakers or other aspects of your pilgrimage already determined.

How did you learn about the Mothers' Shrine?(Required)

I'm a parishioner at a Catholic parish in the Lake of the Ozarks region.

I saw an advertisement in my parish bulletin or diocesan media.

I found the Mothers’ Shrine on the Internet.

I heard about the Mothers' Shrine on the radio or on television.

A friend or family member told me about the Mothers' Shrine.

I've been a friend of the Mothers' Shrine for a long time.

I found the Mothers' Shrine on social media (e.g. Facebook).

I visited the Mothers' Shrine for an event.

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The National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church

176 Marian Dr., Laurie, MO 65037
573-374-MARY (6279)
info@thenationalshrineofmarymotherofthechurch.com

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