History
The Lourdes shrine has been open for pilgrims to the Grotto since May 1958. Built by the Montfort Missionaries in honor of the Marian Year as a place to come and pray, the shrine has grown as a popular place where people encounter the healing peace of God's love through the beauty of nature and the simplicity of liturgical prayer. Today the regular community that gathers each Sunday numbers around 750. We extend a warm welcome to all people, especially those who look for healing and consolation in mind, body or spirit. In the tradition of the marian apparition at Lourdes no one is turned away from the Lord Jesus' loving embrace.
Specialties
Lourdes in Litchfield is a place of prayer and reflection located in the beautiful hill country of northwestern Connecticut. We welcome people of all faiths to come and pray, but we are rooted within the Roman Catholic tradition. We welcome individuals and groups for a day's pilgrimage during the months of May through October. Mass is celebrated Tuesday through Sunday at 11:30 AM. On Sunday we also have the availability of the Sacrament of Reconciliation and then Exposition with Marian Prayer at 3:00 PM. During the winter months the Grotto is closed. However the property is open for people to come and enjoy (always at your own risk because of snow and ice). Join us on Sundays at 10:30 for mass in the Grotto Chapel. And each day we pray the Eucharist at 10:30 in the Montfort House Chapel, Tuesday through Saturday. Contact us for information on organizing your parish's pilgrimage or day of prayer.