The National Shrine of Our Lady of la Leche is seeking volunteers to help carry out the mission of the shrine! Do you have a devotion to Christ and His Blessed Mother, a love for history and the Catholic Church? We are looking for energetic individuals to provide our daily pilgrims and visitors with hospitality, …
The Eucharistic Congress will be held on Friday evening, June 17 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Gainesville, and on Saturday, June 18 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jacksonville. Each year, thousands of Catholics gather to renew their understanding of and devotion to the Eucharist and to celebrate as one faith, one family! This …
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The Catholic Diocese of St. Augustine (official) will offer FIVE locations during the St. Augustine History Festival! A Scavenger Hunt will be available at all venues below, which can be turned in at the Shrine Museum Gift Shop for a prize when completed! Archives of the Diocese of St. Augustine & The Sisters of St. Joseph, …
Join us at 7:30pm on Good Friday (4/15) for an evening of prayer and reflection, as the Comunita Cenacolo presents Stations of the Cross.This is a LIVE presentation and will be outside at the Great Cross. All are invited to attend with their families. Please bring a chair. Comunita Cenacolo – https://www.hopereborn.org/
In accordance with Pope Francis’ invitation for a Day of Fasting and Prayer for Peace in Ukraine, we will have Eucharistic Adoration from 9am to 5pm on Wednesday, March 2. This day also begins the season of Lent. Join us for Ash Wednesday Mass at 12pm (ashes will be distributed).Our daily liturgical schedule will continue …
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Our Lady of La Leche invites you to experience the joy of Christmas. Bring your family and friends for a true silent night on the Sacred Acre, complete with a Live Nativity, Eucharistic Adoration, Cookies & Hot Cocoa and a16th Century Spanish procession of “Las Posadas” (the Inns), presented by Historic Florida Militia. “Las Posadas” …
Join the Order of Malta on December 10-12, 2021, for their 5th annual “Baby Steps Camino”. This 3-day beach walking pilgrimage focuses on personal spiritual growth (through prayer, Confession, Holy Mass, Adoration, pilgrim socials etc.) and to raise awareness of the Holy Family Hospital in Bethlehem, a primary work of the Order of Malta. The …
Every October 11, we celebrate the Feast day in honor of Our Lady of La Leche. This year is a special one; the new Canonically Crowned image of Our Lady of La Leche is now enthroned in the newly renovated Historic Chapel, here at the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission …
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The Holy Father, Pope Francis, has recognized the importance and sanctity of the Our Lady of La Leche devotion by granting a Canonical Coronation on Sunday, Oct. 10, at 2 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine. This once-in-a-lifetime and completely unique event is an incredible blessing for the Diocese of St. Augustine and the oldest …
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Come celebrate history at the 456th Anniversary Founder’s Day Celebration, next Saturday, September 4th! Admission to the Shrine is FREE!! The day begins with a historical re-enactment of the 1565 landing, followed by the celebration of Holy Mass with Bishop Felipe Estévez. The times may vary, so you’ll want to arrive early! This event is …
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