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Catholic Churches in Emmitsburg, Maryland

National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes

Archdiocese of Baltimore

Directions

Address

16330 Grotto Road
Emmitsburg, MD 21727

About National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes

America's oldest replica of the Lourdes shrine, built around 1875 on the campus of Mount St. Mary's University just 17 years after the apparitions to St. Bernadette, the National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes in Emmitsburg, Maryland draws hundreds of thousands of pilgrims each year to its mountainside grotto cave. The Archdiocese of Baltimore site offers daily Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, confession, and First Saturday Devotions, serving as a nationally recognized center of Marian pilgrimage and reconciliation.


National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes is a Roman Catholic parish in Emmitsburg, Maryland, part of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. The parish offers Mass 8 times per week, including Sunday at 12 PM and 2 PM. Confession is available on Sunday, Saturday. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

12 PM
2 PM
Spanish

Monday

11 AM

Tuesday

11 AM

Wednesday

11 AM

Thursday

11 AM

Friday

11 AM

Saturday

12 PM

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

Confession Schedule

Sunday

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Saturday

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Eucharistic Adoration

Tuesday: 12 PM - 4 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes?

National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes Mass times: Sunday at 12 PM, 2 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Friday, Wednesday.

When is confession at National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes?

National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes confession times: Sunday 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM; Saturday 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Does National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes have daily Mass?

Yes, National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 11 AM.

Where is National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes located?

National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes is located at 16330 Grotto Road, Emmitsburg, MD 21727. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.

Does National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes have Eucharistic Adoration?

Yes, National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Tuesday 12 PM - 4 PM.