Celebrating Our Lady of the Snows at the Shrine

Solemn Pontifical Mass

On August 5, the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe will celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Snows with a Solemn Pontifical Mass offered by His Eminence Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke. The Mass will be celebrated according to the Ancient Use of the Roman Rite, commonly known as the Traditional Latin Mass.

This ancient feast commemorates the dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome and honors the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title of Our Lady of the Snows. Pilgrims are warmly invited to join in this solemn liturgical celebration in honor of Our Lady and in thanksgiving for her maternal care for the Church. All are welcome to attend.

The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe is officially affiliated with the Basilica of Saint Mary Major. Pilgrims who attend Mass on this feast and complete the usual requirements can receive a plenary indulgence.

Schedule

10:30 a.m. | Confessions Available

11:00 a.m. | Solemn Pontifical Mass offered by Cardinal Burke (TLM)

About Our Lady of the Snows

We celebrate Mary as Our Lady of the Snows on August 5. In Rome in 352, a wealthy couple wanted to give their wealth to Mary and the Church. Mary appeared to the couple and the pope and requested them to build a church in her honor. As a sign, snow covered the crest of the hill on which it was to be built. The Church they built became the Basilica of Saint Mary Major.