Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine

A place where the peace is palpable, find a haven of solace and faithful connection at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in Euclid, Ohio. Set amidst 26 rolling acres, this scenic spiritual destination includes the shrine and grotto, which are replicas of the original shrine in Lourdes, France, which depicts the scene where Mary appeared to St. Bernadette in 1858, as recognized by the Catholic Church. Over the years, buildings and facilities have been added to include a chapel, Rosary Hill, Stations of the Cross, the St. Ann Dining Hall, a labyrinth and gift shop. From its earliest beginnings—Catholics from all over the country, and even the world, have made a pilgrimage to the shrine, such as school groups, bus tours and individuals. People enjoy prayerful reflection and attending Catholic Mass. Lovingly maintained by the Sisters of the Most Holy Trinity, the majestic shrine and grounds come with a colorful history. In 1920, the property that was once the Harms Farm, became the property of the Good Shepard Sisters. These devout ladies visited their Motherhouse in France in 1922 and went to the original shrine at Lourdes. Inspired to erect a similar one in the United States, they were given a piece of stone from the rock on which the Blessed Virgin stood. It was later divided into three parts—two of which are imbedded in the rocks at the grotto, where the water flows over them, and one is in the reliquary in the Gift Shop. The new shrine was blessed and dedicated by the Bishop in 1926. Carrying on the work of the sisters, in 1952, another order, the Sisters of the Most Holy Trinity established their new Provincial House of the Trinitarian Order in the United States at the site. This order celebrates its 100-year anniversary in 2026. The sisters offer religious retreats and Novenas, which are nine-day prayer services, four times a year, in February, July, August and December. From the first Sunday in May through the last Sunday in October, also known as “Pilgrimage Season,” people can enjoy outdoor masses on Sundays, the rosary, Eucharistic adoration and other events, including French toast breakfasts, steak roasts, fish fries and a fall festival. To take a token of the beautiful experience home with you, don’t miss the Gift Shop. Much more than an average religious store, the expansive shop carries a wide variety of holy cards, rosaries, medals, religious artwork, jewelry, indoor and outdoor statues, and arts and crafts made by the sisters. Candles are the best sellers. The shrine and grounds are owned and operated solely by the sisters, 100% aided by private donations, which can be made directly via the website. Since the sisters took a vow of poverty, every cent donated goes directly to the 501(C)3 charity.