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 open to the public. Limited parking and seating will be available on site. Please bring lawn chairs. Afternoon activities continue at the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park. (entrance fee may apply).
My wife and I had a great experience when we visited the Shrine in early Feb., 2020.We discovered the Shrine by accident but we had recently met a young couple at a wedding in Ft. Lauderdale who told us how depressed she was because she had 3 or 4 miscarriages . She was so afraid they would never have a child. When we got back to Phila. we were so excited to send her somethings we bought at the Shrine, a beautiful necklace, a candle and a lovely prayer card . She wrote us a beautiful letter telling us how grateful she was and how it inspired her . The best part of the story is that she recently sent us a letter telling us she gave birth to a beautiful baby girl .I now carry Our Lady of LaLeche prayer cards with me and love to share them when I meet someone who is having the same problem or is expecting a baby. My wife and I had a life changing experience when we visited the Shrine, we are very grateful we discovered the Shrine.