National Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes
Mount St. Mary’s College, Emmitsburg, Maryland
| — | Built 1875 | — |
The faithful who out of devotion visit the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes may gain the following special indulgences: A Plenary Indulgence: By individual visitors on all feastdays of Our Lady, on all Saturdays, on all Sundays, by members of a group pilgrimage on any day of the year.
To gain this Plenary Indulgence- All pilgrims are requested:
1. To fulfill the usual conditions of confession and communion and prayers for the intention of the Holy Father.
2. To recite at the Grotto the Hail Mary together with the invocation “O. Mary, Virgin and Mother of God, pray to Jesus for me.”
A Partial Indulgence of 500 days: Each time a visit is made to the grotto and the Hail Mary is said together with the above-mentioned invocation and prayers said for the intention of the Holy Father.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.
Location. 39° 40.93′ N, 77° 21.366′ W. Marker is in Emmitsburg, Maryland, in
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Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Central Maryland. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Amleto Cardinal Cicognani (a few steps from this marker); Pangborn Memorial Campanile (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton (within shouting distance of this marker); William Elder, Sr. (within shouting distance of this marker); The John Hughes Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Father Dubois House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cornerstone of the Old Church on the Hill (about 300 feet away); Corpus Christi Chapel (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 680 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 9, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
