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Lourdes in Litchfield Shrine Grotto

Replica of the Lourdes Grotto in France, this 170-acre shrine was built by the Montfort Missionaries and dedicated as a place of peace, prayer and pilgrimage.

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Replica of the Lourdes Grotto in France, this 170-acre shrine was built by the Montfort Missionaries and dedicated as a place of peace, prayer and pilgrimage. A newly renovated and restored Way of the Cross winds its way through the hillside overlooking the grotto. It also features Shrines to St. Joseph and St. Jude which help make this an inspirational place of prayer. Reasonably priced lunches and snacks are served in the Grotto Cafe. Or, bring your own picnic lunch. Grotto Gift Shop offers a wide selection of religious articles, outdoor statues, and gifts. Open daily dawn to dusk. 

Tour time: 1-1.5 hours

 

Pricing: Free

Other Amenities: ADA Compliant, Bus Parking, Food/Beverage Services, Gift Shop, Groups Welcome, Meeting/Event Facilities

Dates of Operation: Grounds open year-round, dawn to dusk. Pilgrimage season and outdoor liturgies May–Oct.

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Location:

50 Montfort Rd.
(Rte. 118)
Litchfield, CT 06759

Hours:

Call for service schedule or go to website: www.shrine.ct.org

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