Marian Shrine Archives

Ukrainian Basilians confirm permanent closure of beloved Toronto Marian shrine

'In other words, the 'Shrine' is permanently closed,' announced Fr. Gabriel Haber, the Provincial Superior of the Order of St. Basil the Great of St. Josaphat.

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Clare Marie Merkowsky

• Aug 17, 2023Aug 17, 2023

Irish Catholics pray for Biden’s conversion at Marian apparition site, spread blessed salt after his visit

'There was an eerie absence of crowds' at the Knock shrine during and after the pro-abortion U.S. president's visit.

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Tim Jackson

• Apr 14, 2023Apr 17, 2023

Help a faithful priest build a Marian shrine in west Africa

A Catholic priest is raising funds to build a shrine to Our Lady of Lourdes in Burkina Faso.

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Clare Marie Merkowsky

• Aug 19, 2021

COVID fears prompt officials to close Ireland’s famous Marian shrine for Assumption Day

An estimated 20,000 pilgrims were not able to make the annual visit to Our Lady of Knock shrine for Mass, confession, and to receive blessings from God through the Blessed Virgin.

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Dorothy Cummings McLean

• Aug 19, 2020Jun 18, 2021