Support the National Shrine and Mission Nombre de Dios
For centuries, the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios in St. Augustine has welcomed pilgrims seeking prayer, healing and hope. Your generosity sustains this sacred and historic site, ensuring it continues to inspire devotion, preserve our Catholic heritage and serve pilgrims from around the world.
Give a Gift. Make an Impact
Your gift supports daily operations, care of the grounds, preservation of historic artifacts and archaeological study of this sacred landscape. Through ongoing excavations and research, the Shrine has contributed to the study of early Catholic missions in Florida and deepened understanding of America’s oldest city. Each contribution, whether one-time or monthly, helps keep the Shrine a place of faith, history and renewal.
The Annual Shrine Appeal
The Annual Shrine Appeal is the primary way to support the Shrine and mission. Your generosity helps protect centuries-old artifacts, maintain sacred art and ensure this historic ground remains a place of prayer and discovery for future generations.
Memorial Gifts – A Lasting Tribute
Commemorate a loved one with a memorial gift at the Shrine. Custom plaques or engravings placed on the grounds create a lasting remembrance and a visible sign of faith. For details email us or call (904) 439-7249.
Explore memorial opportunities.
Sponsor Altar Flowers
Honor a loved one or mark a special intention by sponsoring altar flowers. Arrangements adorn the sanctuary of the Shrine Church for a designated week, and intentions are listed for the faithful. Sponsorships are $150 and cover floral and delivery costs. If possible, please consider covering processing fees.
Leave a Legacy of Faith
Ensure your love for the Shrine and mission endures through a legacy gift. The Shrine partners with the Catholic Foundation to provide a secure, no-cost planning tool or assistance in creating a will or charitable plan with your attorney. For more information, contact Kelly C. Wood, Charitable Gift Advisor, at (904) 208-6931 or by email.
Additional Ways to Give
- Monthly giving for sustained support
- Gifts from donor-advised funds or stock
- IRA qualified charitable distributions for eligible donors
- Employer matching gifts, if available
Every gift preserves this sacred site as a place of prayer, history and encounter—where faith and discovery meet on the oldest Catholic mission grounds in the United States. For more information, contact Patricia DiSandro, executive director of the Catholic Foundation, at (904) 262-3200, ext. 113 or email.