Sorrowful Mother
S H R I N E
4106 State Route 269
(mail to: P.O. Box 319)
Bellevue, Ohio 44811-0319
Phone: (419) 483-3435
Fax: (419) 483-6400

"Pieta" Outdoor Chapel       

" ... stand still and feel the presence and the love of God ..."      

The Oldest Marian Shrine in the Midwest ! Features:
120 Acres
Stations of the Cross, Grotto of the Saints
Sorrowful Mother Shrine Chapel, Pieta Outdoor Chapel
Pilgrimage Center, Cafeteria, Gift Shop & More ...

The Sorrowful Mother Shrine was established as a place for spiritual pilgrimages to honor the Sorrowful Mother, and foster devotion to the Blood of Jesus Christ.

The Shrine is administered by Missionaries of the Precious Blood. The Missionaries of the Precious Blood is an international community, with over 500 members serving in 18 countries around the world. The international leadership of the community is located in Rome, Italy. We encourage you to also visit the website of the Cincinnati Province of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood at this link: Cincinnati Province.

Sorrowful Mother Shrine Chapel

Peace and serenity abound at this, the oldest Marian shrine in the Midwest. Its 120 acres of unspoiled woodlands have been visited by countless numbers of pilgrims since 1850 when a tiny chapel was built and dedicated to the Sorrowful Mother. The Shrine has always been a place where one can truly ". . . stand still and feel the presence and the love of God . . . "

Paved walkways, winding among tall and colorful oak trees, lead to the Stations of the Cross and to replicas of the Lourdes and Sepulcher Grottos - favorite places of prayer and meditation.

If you are looking for a truly different and spiritual place to visit for pilgrimages, a group or private day of recollection, plan now to visit this famous and historic shrine of the Sorrowful Mother. 

 

MISSION STATEMENT

The Sorrowful Mother Shrine was established in 1850 by Fr. Francis de Sales Brunner, a priest of the Society of the Most Precious Blood (now called the Missionaries of the Precious Blood) for the purpose of fostering devotion to the Mother of God under the title of the Sorrowful Mother in a quiet and peaceful forest setting reflecting places of pilgrimage in Switzerland and Germany and welcoming all who came.

Today the Missionaries of the Precious Blood continue the work of Fr.  Brunner through fostering devotion to the Sorrowful Mother as well as devotion to the Precious Blood of Christ and St. Gaspar del Bufalo, the Herald of the Precious Blood and founder of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood.

Through shrine ministry priests and brothers of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood offer to all:

  • Daily Mass and the Sacrament of Reconciliation

  • Various Marian Devotions

  • Spiritual Guidance and Direction

  • Respect and encourage the vibrant expression of the Gospel and love for the Blessed Mother found in the rich cultural heritage of the Church

  • Strive to breathe with both lungs of the Church, Eastern and Western

  • Offer Precious Blood hospitality to all in the spirit of St. Gaspar

  • And are committed in their love for the Mother of God and applying the merits of His Blood to all works.

We encourage you to explore our web site and participate in our services

    

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