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Posted: Feb 04 2007 at 6:57pm | IP Logged Quote Chari

Since we are planning a cross-country trip in spring 2007, I was wondering about all of the Catholic shrines that dot the USA. Gwen mentioned one near her home (Could you post it, Gwen, please?)

We can kind of do a "roll call" of shrines. Then, this thread will be waiting for anybody who needs the info.

Do YOU live near a shrine? Do you know of shrines? Also, any great churches, historically speaking? Please give websites, if you are able.

I have one: it is SAINT MARY'S IN THE MOUNTAINS in Virginia City, Nevada.

And, you know what's really cool about this church???

It is the church my husband and I got married in! (OH! Sounds like a new thread idea! )

Check out the gorgeous altar on the front page of the website.

And, the shrines do not need to be on MY path......this is all useful info!

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Posted: Feb 04 2007 at 7:07pm | IP Logged Quote chicken lady
Great thread Chari, we actually just got home from a National Shrine, about an hr from here. Our Lady of Lebanon National Shrine. Sorry I don't know how to add links....HELP ALICE
Anyways it is a Maronite church, it has the oldest liturgy in the church. Absolutly breathtaking liturgy and Icons.
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Posted: Feb 04 2007 at 7:20pm | IP Logged Quote Chari
REALLY, Molly??? You did not tell me the name of the shrine

WOW! That is cool.......except it is one hour north, right?

Hmmm....My kids are 1/4 Lebanese...so, this would be a great addition.

here is the link, Molly:

OUR LADY OF LEBANON SHRINE

May be out of our way....bet the gift shop would have great Christmas presents for Lebanese relatives


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Posted: Feb 04 2007 at 7:21pm | IP Logged Quote MacBeth
Divine Mercy in Stockbridge Mass is a favorite of ours.

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Posted: Feb 04 2007 at 7:22pm | IP Logged Quote PDyer
molly wrote:
Great thread Chari, we actually just got home from a National Shrine, about an hr from here. Our Lady of Lebanon National Shrine. Sorry I don't know how to add links.....


I found it Molly; it's not far from us either but we haven't made it there yet:

National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon

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Posted: Feb 04 2007 at 7:24pm | IP Logged Quote PDyer
My children love to walk through the woods here:

Sorrowful Mother Shrine - Bellevue, Ohio

Another beauty:

Basilica of Our Lady of Victory - near Buffalo, NY

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Posted: Feb 04 2007 at 7:45pm | IP Logged Quote BrendaPeter
Hi Chari,

I'm not sure if you'll make it to Philadelphia but we really enjoyed the Shrine of St. John Neumann.

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Posted: Feb 04 2007 at 8:30pm | IP Logged Quote Helen
Chari,
I have a book by that title (some where)
Catholic shrines of America.


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Posted: Feb 04 2007 at 8:39pm | IP Logged Quote Chari
I do, too, Helen........somewhere on a shelf....an old book...planning to check it out, as soon as I leave this computer

So far, I will be in a lot of these areas, including Philly!

Thanks everyone.............keep 'em coming!

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Posted: Feb 04 2007 at 8:50pm | IP Logged Quote kjohnson
My favorite is the
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower.

We visit every time we're in San Antonio visiting my dh's family. Relics of St. Therese are there and the original painting from her canonization, painted by her sister Celine.

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Posted: Feb 04 2007 at 9:27pm | IP Logged Quote Rebecca
We have Our Lady of Lourdes shrine in the Cleveland area.
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Posted: Feb 04 2007 at 9:40pm | IP Logged Quote chicken lady
Chari are you going to D.C?    If so don't miss the National SHrine of the Immaculate Conception!
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Posted: Feb 04 2007 at 10:05pm | IP Logged Quote Chari
Already on my list, Molly! Been there once, with a friend, while pregnant with Anne...even have a book to share with the kids.....already off of my shelf!.........and then, could not make it there the last time .....this time for sure, and with six kids and even a DH in tow!



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Posted: Feb 04 2007 at 10:38pm | IP Logged Quote momwise
Here it is Chari: Mother Cabrini Shrine

It is in the foothills outside of Morrison. There isn't much on the site right now. But there is a chapel and gift shop in the main building and an outdoor picnic area, then a few hundred steps with the Stations of the Cross and at the top, a gigantic statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and spectacular views.

I saw your thread about KS as well. I'll look it up in the Catholic Tourist Guide.

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Posted: Feb 04 2007 at 11:53pm | IP Logged Quote MaryM
My bil wrote this comprehensive article on the U.S. Basilicas for his Catholic History site. Lists all of the ones in the United States.

Here is a listing by state of shrines in the U.S. This site also has a listing by state of the basilicas, but it isn't complete - only lists about 40 of the 60. So I don't know if this shrine listing is complete or not.

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Posted: Feb 05 2007 at 6:24am | IP Logged Quote mary
our lady of the snows in belleville IL. i grew up going here for mass. they have one of the largest outdoor light displays (religious) from thanksgiving - new year's. gorgeous place, very near st. louis.
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I have never been to it, but there is a St. Joseph the Worker Shrine in Lowell, MA. Actually, I had never heard of it till you started this thread, Chari, so thank you very much!

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Baltimore's newly restored Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is beautiful and offers wonderful tours after Mass and on weekdays.

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