The Grotto, Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother
Address
8840 NE Skidmore Street
Portland, OR 97220
Phone
(503) 254-7371Website
www.thegrotto.orgAbout 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
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Saturday
Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Confession Schedule
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Saturday
Programs & Ministries
Rosary Groups
Daily Rosary Recitation
All agesSchedule: 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.
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