Portland’s beloved National Sanctuary of our Sorrowful Mother, also known as The Grotto, is celebrating their centennial with a full year of incredible events! We hope you will join in these events celebrating our local treasure of prayer and peace.
You can find more details about the Grotto at https://thegrotto.org/.
Opening and Blessing of Interpretive Center
Friday, September 13, 2024
Opening of new Grotto Interpretive Center in the visitor center followed by reception
Centennial Dinner
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Dinner on the upper level; Archbishop Sample guest of honor
Centennial Mass, Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Archbishop Sample celebrant; Father Eugene Smith concelebrant; reception and blessing