NATIONAL SHRINE OF MARY, MOTHER OF THE CHURCH

A magnificent Shrine dedicated to Mary, Mother of the Church features an awe inspiring fourteen foot stainless steel sculpture of Mary, which stands in a natural amphitheatre surrounded by beautiful fountains.  The shrine was constructed in the mid-1980′s as a way to honor Mary, the mother of Jesus and to handle the overflow crowds at the summer services. In 2003, the shrine was recognized as the 16th National Shrine in the United States. The Mother’s Wall is a tribute to all mothers, living or deceased. Patrons can visit the shrine at any time to view these names. Patrons can also purchase space for future engravings. The grounds are just beautiful and the new "Pillars" clearly mark the entrance to the Mothers' Shrine. I hope you get a chance to visit soon. The next engraving of the Mothers' Wall of Life will be the end of April, 2013.