Votive Church of the Prince of Peace
About Votive Church of the Prince of Peace
Votive Church of the Prince of Peace (the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios) is a Roman Catholic shrine in St. Augustine, Florida, in the Diocese of St. Augustine. The shrine marks the birthplace of the Catholic faith in what is now the continental United States, with the first recorded Mass celebrated on September 8, 1565, when Spanish Admiral Pedro Menéndez de Avilés came ashore and Father Francisco López de Mendoza Grajales celebrated a Mass of thanksgiving. The shrine houses the Great Cross, erected in the 1960s, and preserves the historic chapel and rustic altar marking the site of the original 1565 Mass.
Votive Church of the Prince of Peace is a Roman Catholic parish in St. Augustine, Florida, part of the Diocese of St. Augustine. The parish offers Mass 8 times per week, including Sunday at 1 PM. Confession is available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
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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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Eucharistic Adoration
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at Votive Church of the Prince of Peace? ▼
Votive Church of the Prince of Peace Mass times: Sunday at 1 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
When is confession at Votive Church of the Prince of Peace? ▼
Votive Church of the Prince of Peace confession times: Monday 11 AM - 11:55 AM; Tuesday 11 AM - 11:55 AM; Wednesday 11 AM - 11:55 AM; Thursday 11 AM - 11:55 AM; Friday 11 AM - 11:55 AM; Saturday 11 AM - 11:55 AM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Does Votive Church of the Prince of Peace have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, Votive Church of the Prince of Peace offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 12 PM.
Where is Votive Church of the Prince of Peace located? ▼
Votive Church of the Prince of Peace is located at 101 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
Does Votive Church of the Prince of Peace have Eucharistic Adoration? ▼
Yes, Votive Church of the Prince of Peace offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Monday 1 PM - 3 PM; Tuesday 1 PM - 3 PM; Wednesday 1 PM - 3 PM; Thursday 1 PM - 3 PM; Friday 1 PM - 3 PM.
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