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National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche

Supporting a variety of spiritual programs, including a guild, confraternity, shrine campaigns, group pilgrimages, and retreats.

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Office hours:
Sunday, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Monday - Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Summary of Services

  • Historic site that offers a sacred space for prayer and spiritual reflection
  • Spiritual programs and activities include Shrine campaigns, group pilgrimages, and retreats

A Historic Mission Representing Faith and Devotion

Following the holy scriptures and the religious principles established by General Pedro Menéndez de Avilés in 1565, the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre De Dios remains a sacred place devoted to prayer, honoring the Virgin Mary, and preserving the significance of her shrine. The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche supports various spiritual programs, including a guild, shrine campaigns, group pilgrimages, and retreats. 

Families and individuals gather to pray in a tranquil space.

Serving as a Living Testament to Faith and Nurturing a Strong Community

Additionally, the Confraternity of Our Lady of La Leche, established in 2019, is a community dedicated to deepening faith through prayer, fellowship, and service. Members commit to supporting one another in worship while actively serving within their parishes, creating a network of spiritual support and devotion that echoes the mission’s centuries-old tradition.

These programs and groups enable the mission to serve as a living testament to the faith of those who established it, fostering a community focused on worship, service, and the guidance of the Virgin Mary.

Mission Statement

This is the most sacred and historic site in the USA, home to the first parish mass and the first Marian shrine.