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.
Check back here for our interviews and features on this historic year. You can find more details about the Grotto at https://thegrotto.org/.
Centennial Kickoff Dinner
Saturday, September 16, 2023
Countdown to the centennial of the sanctuary begins. Archbishop Emeritus George Vlazny, Guest of Honor; limited seating; SOLD OUT
Centennial Opening Mass
Sunday, September 17, 2023
Outdoor Mass (weather permitting) at noon. Prior Provincial Eugene Smith as celebrant
Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Join us after the St. Peregrine Mass in the Chapel of Mary or in the Upper Gardens along the Via Matris to pray the Dolores Rosary.
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Mexican Servite Prior Provincial celebrates the Feast with the local community; all are welcome
National Blood Donor Month, 100 Donor Day
TBD, January 2024
The Grotto hosts the American Red Cross to collect 100 units of blood
Lenten Homeless Awareness
Wednesday, February 14 – Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Support Catholic Charities and the Blanchet House by donating a blanket; a coat; socks; gloves or nonperishable food at The Grotto Gift Shop
Crab Fest
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Crab Fest returns after three year break
Stations of the Cross
Friday, March 29, 2024
Join us for an evening praying of the Stations of the Cross at the Grotto; bring your own light
Mother’s Day Mass
Sunday, May 12, 2024
Free admission to the upper gardens for mothers
Our Lady of Fatima Mass
Monday, May 13, 2024
Our Lady of Fatima Statue at The Grotto, World Apostolate of Fatima sponsor; check back for details
Father’s Day Mass
Sunday, June 16, 2024
Free admission to the upper gardens for fathers
Youth Rally
Friday, July 26, 2024
The Grotto hosts a day of Ignite Your Torch Youth Rally
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