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Catholic Churches in Portland, Oregon

The Grotto, Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother

Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon

Directions

Address

8840 NE Skidmore Street
Portland, OR 97220

About The Grotto, Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother

The Grotto — formally the National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother — is a 54-acre Catholic shrine and botanical garden operated by the Servite Fathers in Portland, Oregon, drawing more than 300,000 visitors each year. Dedicated in 1924 by Archbishop Alexander Christie as "a sanctuary of peace for all peoples of the earth," the grounds feature a cliffside Chapel of Mary, upper gardens, and daily noon Mass every day of the week. A monthly St. Peregrine devotion on the first Saturday makes it a pilgrimage destination for those seeking healing, within the Archdiocese of Portland.


The Grotto, Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother is a Roman Catholic parish in Portland, Oregon, part of the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon. The parish offers Mass 12 times per week, including Sunday at 8 AM and 10 AM and 12 PM and 2 PM and 2 PM and 2 PM. Confession is available on Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Friday, Wednesday, Saturday. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

8 AM
10 AM
12 PM
2 PM(1st and 3rd Sunday Filipino Mass)
Tagalog
2 PM(2nd and 4th Sundays)
Spanish
2 PM(1st and 3rd Sundays)
Filipino

Monday

12 PM

Tuesday

12 PM

Wednesday

12 PM

Thursday

12 PM

Friday

12 PM

Saturday

12 PM(St. Peregrine Mass on the first Saturday of the month in the Chapel of Mary. In the summer months, this Mass is held outdoors in the plaza, weather permitting.)

Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.

Confession Schedule

Monday

10 AM - 11:45 AM
3 PM - 5 PM

Tuesday

10 AM - 11:45 AM
3 PM - 5 PM

Wednesday

10 AM - 11:45 AM
3 PM - 5 PM

Thursday

10 AM - 11:45 AM
3 PM - 5 PM

Friday

10 AM - 11:45 AM
3 PM - 5 PM

Saturday

10 AM - 10:45 AM

Programs & Ministries

Rosary Groups

Daily Rosary Recitation

All ages

Schedule: weekly

Daily recitation of the Rosary at The Grotto takes place every day, 30 minutes before each Mass.

30 minutes before each Mass

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at The Grotto, Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother?

The Grotto, Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother Mass times: Sunday at 8 AM, 10 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Wednesday, Monday, Friday, Thursday, Tuesday.

When is confession at The Grotto, Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother?

The Grotto, Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother confession times: Monday 10 AM - 11:45 AM, 3 PM - 5 PM; Tuesday 10 AM - 11:45 AM, 3 PM - 5 PM; Wednesday 10 AM - 11:45 AM, 3 PM - 5 PM; Thursday 10 AM - 11:45 AM, 3 PM - 5 PM; Friday 10 AM - 11:45 AM, 3 PM - 5 PM; Saturday 10 AM - 10:45 AM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Does The Grotto, Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother have daily Mass?

Yes, The Grotto, Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 12 PM.

Where is The Grotto, Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother located?

The Grotto, Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother is located at 8840 NE Skidmore Street, Portland, OR 97220. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.