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National Shrine Of Mary, Mother Of The Church

Highway 5
573-374-6279

Our Mission to Motherhood
The Mary, Mother of the Church Shrine is dedicated to Mary as Mother of the Church and to all mothers. The most important person on earth is a mother. The mission of the Shrine is to help promote a true appreciation of motherhood, the preciousness of life and the integrity of the family.

Celebrating the Mission of Motherhood
You can show love and appreciation to your mother by ENGRAVING her name on the Mother's Wall. An offering of $325.00 for each name is required for engraving.

Prayers are offered daily to honor and praise mothers for their gift of life. All mothers and their families are invited to visit the shrine.

A Magnificent Place of Worship
Nestled in a natural grotto the open-air shrine is surrounded by trees and terraced landscaping, seating several thousand people.
Near the altar are fountains and a waterfall. The peaceful scene lies in the shadow of an inspiring sculpture of Mary.

Unique in all the World
The shrine is the newest shrine in the world dedicated to Mary as "Mother of the Church." Worshippers from near and far regularly join in praise of Mary and all mothers at this peaceful place. Groups and organizations are welcome to use the available facilities for meetings, retreats and pilgramages.