Plan A Pilgrimage
Savor the quiet and experience true peace in the beauty of God's creation
This Could Be Your Day
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10am Explore The Grounds
Take in our 160 acres of lush land by walking the property. We have multiple outdoor shrines like Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Padre Pio. You’ll find walking trails, Stations of the Cross, and serene spots to soak up God’s peace.
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12pm Mass
Join us for Mass at noon in the Mary Help of Christians Church. Then linger to spend time with Our Lord, pray with saint statues you feel called to, or take in the glass windows as you learn about the saints etched on each one.
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1pm Enjoy A Picnic
Bring your lunch and leisurely eat at one of our outdoor picnic tables near our Outdoor Altar. You might even spot our deer friends roaming the grounds!
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2pm Visit Our Gift Shop
With something for everyone, explore our large selection of religious goods.
Gift shop hours:
Mon- Sat 11am-4pm | Sunday 12pm-4pm -
3pm Rosary Way
Pray the rosary with our life-size statues of each mystery in our Rosary Park. Then prayerfully sit at the feet of our 48 foot tall statue of Mary on a bench next to our soothing water fountain.
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4pm Thank Mary
Say one last “thank you!” to our spiritual mother as you entrust all your hopes, worries, and thanksgiving to her loving heart.
How To Get Here
National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians
174 Filors Lane
Stony Point, NY 10980
We ask groups of fifteen or more to make reservations for any planned visit by filling out the form below. This includes coming for a day pilgrimage, enjoying our outdoor space, and enjoying our picnic pavilion.
Be sure to inform the Administrator’s Office as soon as possible if there is a change to/cancellation of a reservation.
Prayer to
Mary Help of Christians
by St. John Bosco
Most Holy Virgin Mary, Help of Christians,
how sweet it is to come to your feet
imploring your perpetual help.
If earthly mothers cease not to remember their children,
how can you, the most loving of all mothers, forget me?
Grant then to me, I implore you,
your perpetual help in all my necessities,
in every sorrow, and especially in all my temptations.
I ask for your unceasing help for all who are now suffering.
Help the weak, cure the sick, convert sinners.
Grant through your intercessions many vocations to the religious life.
Obtain for us, O Mary, Help of Christians,
that having invoked you on earth
we may love and eternally thank you in heaven.
Amen.St. John Bosco (1815-1888)
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Share Your Grace
When you bring your intention to Mary under her title Mary Help of Christians she loves to intercede for you. If you received a grace or answered prayer through Mary’s intercession at the National Shrine, we want to know and celebrate with you.