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Past Events

Thursday, February 12, 2026
9:26 am

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…

Thursday, February 12, 2026
9:26 am

“His love is greater than what we’re feeling”

“Sometimes, we forget that God is bigger than our emotions, and his love is greater than what we’re feeling, and he just wants us to be completely authentic and completely true.”

Thursday, February 12, 2026
9:26 am

Bishop at National Shrine in Laurie: ‘Celebrate the unity among Jesus’s earthly and heavenly families’

Bishop W. Shawn McKnight, Diocese of Jefferson City, offered Mass at the Mothers’ Shrine on the feast of Mary, Mother of the Church, May 20, 2024.

Thursday, February 12, 2026
9:26 am

Mothers honored at the Mothers’ Shrine

Pilgrims to The National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church enjoyed several events on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12, 2024.

Thursday, February 12, 2026
9:26 am

Advent Event Brings Visitors to the Mothers’ Shrine

Over 200 visitors blessed us during the “O Holy Night” event at the Mothers’ Shrine on December 10.

Thursday, February 12, 2026
9:26 am

Mary’s Birthday Celebration

Over sixty pilgrims gathered at The National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church on September 8, the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed…