Oh, Dearest Mother, Sweetest Virgin of Altagracia, our Patroness. You are our Advocate and to you we recommend our needs. You are our Teacher and like disciples we come to learn from the example of your holy life. You are our Mother, and like children, we come to offer you all of the love of our hearts. Receive, dearest Mother, our offerings and listen attentively to our supplications. Amen.



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Posted: Jan 28 2007 at 10:22am | IP Logged Quote alicegunther

Do any of your dear ladies know where I might obtain an image of Our Lady of Altagracia? It could be as small as a holy card or something framed.

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Posted: Jan 28 2007 at 10:27am | IP Logged Quote Rebecca

I found one here Alice. It is a little different than the images I have seen online but seems to be the only place I can find that sells them.
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Oops! I just realized they are in Canada.
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Posted: Jan 28 2007 at 1:49pm | IP Logged Quote alicegunther

Thank you Rebecca!

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Posted: Jan 28 2007 at 11:19pm | IP Logged Quote MaryM

This request intrigued me so I've been looking a bit. Who would have thought it would be so difficult to find an image. Anyway I did find some beautiful tall jar candles with her image, but the frightening thing is that I've only found them at voodoo/santeria websites in the south. I don't think you want to buy from them. I'm not even going to link them here. The thing is, since we know they make candles like that, why aren't they available at any Catholic stores? Obviously there is a distributor somewhere.

A thought I did have was to see if there are any Dominican grocers around your area. That might be the most likely place to find something like that in the states.

I did also see that just last week a parish in the Milwaukee diocese was given a replica of the Virgin of Altagracia image. They had a special dedication and the press release said to come and receive your own copy of the image (I assume it was probably a holy card or small picture). I would bet if you contacted the diocese and/or parish, that they would have extras available or at least know where to get one. Here is the press release. It also says each family in that diocese in the Dominican Republic has an image in their home - they are out there.

We should also ask Natalia what would be the best course for finding one.

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Posted: Jan 29 2007 at 11:53pm | IP Logged Quote Helen

MaryM wrote:
This request intrigued me so I've been looking a bit. Who would have thought it would be so difficult to find an image. Anyway I did find some beautiful tall jar candles with her image, but the frightening thing is that I've only found them at voodoo/santeria websites in the south.


Today I was wondering if this is one of the reasons that this forum was dedicated on the feast of Our Lady of Altagracia. We can make a difference to our Heavenly Mother by venerating her image the way SHE wants it venerated.

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I want to put at least one image of Our Lady of Altagracia in my home and I will remember to pray for you all when I pass it.

I just turned my printer on now. (I'll go to Patron saints index)

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Posted: Jan 30 2007 at 10:31am | IP Logged Quote Lissa

MaryM wrote:
This request intrigued me so I've been looking a bit. Who would have thought it would be so difficult to find an image. Anyway I did find some beautiful tall jar candles with her image, but the frightening thing is that I've only found them at voodoo/santeria websites in the south. I don't think you want to buy from them. I'm not even going to link them here. The thing is, since we know they make candles like that, why aren't they available at any Catholic stores? Obviously there is a distributor somewhere.

A thought I did have was to see if there are any Dominican grocers around your area. That might be the most likely place to find something like that in the states.

I did also see that just last week a parish in the Milwaukee diocese has given a replica of the Virgin of Altagracia image. They had a special dedication and the press release said to come and receive your own copy of the image (I assume it was probably a holy card or small picture). I would bet if you contacted the diocese and/or parish, that they would have extras available or at least know where to get one. Here is the press release. It also says each family in that diocese in the Dominican Republic has an image in there home - they are out there.

We should also ask Natalia what would be the best course for finding one.


I called the number on that press release and asked if they had images available for purchase. The nice woman on the phone said they don't sell them but they will happily send them, and they do accept donations. They have 8x10 and greeting card sizes (I don't know what quantity of each are available). Things got zooey here & I had to get off the phone in a hurry, so I only asked for one of each size (will happily share), but maybe we can ask for more for our group and send them a donation? I wasn't sure how many to ask for!

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Posted: Jan 30 2007 at 11:20am | IP Logged Quote MaryM

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I called the number on that press release and asked if they had images available for purchase. The nice woman on the phone said they don't sell them but they will happily send them, and they do accept donations.


You are so good, Lissa! And that's very good news. Thanks for following up and calling. I would think that everyone could call on their own. This lady will wonder where the publicity is .

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Posted: Feb 01 2007 at 9:19pm | IP Logged Quote alicegunther

Thank you Rebecca, Mary, Lissa and Helen!!!

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Posted: Feb 01 2007 at 10:20pm | IP Logged Quote stefoodie

Hey I learned a new word today -- ZOOEY!!! Thanks, Lissa. We really should have a "dictionary for homeschooling moms".

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Posted: Feb 07 2007 at 3:55pm | IP Logged Quote Helen

MaryM wrote:

I did also see that just last week a parish in the Milwaukee diocese has given a replica of the Virgin of Altagracia image. They had a special dedication and the press release said to come and receive your own copy of the image (I assume it was probably a holy card or small picture). I would bet if you contacted the diocese and/or parish, that they would have extras available or at least know where to get one. Here is the press release.

I just called the number on the press release and my image of Our Lady is on the way!
I've had a print out from the computer on the mantle. It has really helped me to remember you all, as a group, in prayer.

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Posted: Feb 07 2007 at 8:47pm | IP Logged Quote alicegunther

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I've had a print out from the computer on the mantle. It has really helped me to remember you all, as a group, in prayer.


Thank you, dearest Helen! I am praying for you (all) here as well!

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Posted: Dec 28 2007 at 11:37am | IP Logged Quote Ruth

Helen wrote:
I just called the number on the press release and my image of Our Lady is on the way!


I just called and they're sending me a 5x7 and an 8x10 image. They should arrive by next week.



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Posted: Dec 28 2007 at 11:47am | IP Logged Quote chicken lady

Here is the new number in case anyone else wants to call
414-758-2280
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Posted: Jan 05 2008 at 12:39pm | IP Logged Quote Ruth

I just got the pictures in. They're beautiful. I can't wait to frame them.

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Posted: Jan 22 2010 at 2:34pm | IP Logged Quote SuzanneG

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee does still have various OL-Altagracia images available, if anyone is interested.

Same phone number that is listed above:
414-758-2280

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