The Grounds

Explore the beauty of the shrine grounds:

Encountering God through Beauty

Devotional Areas, Statues and Facilities

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1. Saint Juan Diego statue
2. Our Lady of Guadalupe Devotional Area
3. Pilgrim Center (Culina Mariana Café, Flores MariaeGift Shop, Administrative Offices, Information Desk,Office of the Marian Catechist Apostolate)
4. Mother of Good Counsel Votive Candle Chapel
5. Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Devotional Area
6. Saints Isidore and Maria Devotional Area [ FUTURE ]
7. Saint Joseph the Workman Devotional Area

8. Saint Juan Diego and Bishop Juan de Zumárraga statue
9. Blessed John Duns Scotus Friary [ Friars’ private residence ]
10. Shrine Church
11. Mother of the Unborn statue and Memorial to the Unborn
12. Stations of the Cross Devotional Area
13. Rosary Walk Devotional Area
14. Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J., Marian Catechist Apostolate Center and Retreat House [ FUTURE ]DEVOTIONAL AREAS / STATUES / FACILITIESNOTE: Benches are available to rest along the Meditation trail

Breathtaking! I have never been on more beautiful grounds. I lit a candle, walked the meditation trail and had an amazing spiritual peaceful morning there. It’s a must! Don’t miss it…

- Andy, Visitor

I am not Catholic, but I love walking around, seeing the view, feeling serene and filled with Gods love and lighting a candle for those I love who are no longer with me. You will leave feeling renewed and filled with joy.

- Susan, Visitor

The walk along the outdoor path is amazing no matter what faith you practice. The small chapel is lovely, and the Shrine itself spectacular. I love to come and bring the little ones so they can learn some sense of reverence.

- Lisa, Visitor

Learn more about the shrine:

Art & Architecture

Experience the beauty of the shrine's various sculptures, paintings and more.

The Shrine Church

In the tradition of pilgrimage churches, the Shrine Church is located high upon a hill with a campanile and dome which are visible from afar.

Devotional Areas

Areas for expressing our devotion to or love for God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

This area is just incredible, a lot of people don’t really know about the bluff country along the Mississippi. All beauty of any kind turns our hearts and minds slowly towards God, to the final beauty which is the beatific vision, in seeing God face to face.

- Joseph Larson, Pilgrim

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