Black Madonna Shrine and Grottos

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A collection of magnificent multi-colored rock grottos. I-44 west; Eureka exit, south Hwy. 109; right Hwy. FF; left Hwy. F to St. Joseph Hill Rd. FREE

100 St. Joseph's Hill Rd.
Pacific, MO 63069

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16 Reviews | Write a Review
Enjoyed Seeing the Work of Human Hands
Reviewed By Tbirdmom June 2024

An amazing place to enjoy nature's beauty and experience the work of a man dedicated to his faith. The grottos are all outdoors and do require walking and climbing stairs. The shrine is interesting...

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A labor of love that's one-of-a-kind!
Reviewed By Kathy D July 2022

I have been coming here ever since 1960! This beautiful location inspired one of the Franciscan brothers to build these shrines by himself. Many visitors left their jewelry and semi-precious stones...

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Peaceful and serene walk
Reviewed By tonyav124 November 2021

I am not a very religious person but there is something so moving about the beauty of religion when it’s done right. We were met by 2 people when we got out of the car at the chapel. So friendly and...

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Hours

Apr.-Sept., 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Mar.-Oct., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov.-Feb., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Handicap AccessibleSouth/SouthwestSouthwest

TripAdvisor Rating:

16 Reviews | Write a Review
Enjoyed Seeing the Work of Human Hands
Reviewed By Tbirdmom June 2024

An amazing place to enjoy nature's beauty and experience the work of a man dedicated to his faith. The grottos are all outdoors and do require walking and climbing stairs. The shrine is interesting...

Full Review
A labor of love that's one-of-a-kind!
Reviewed By Kathy D July 2022

I have been coming here ever since 1960! This beautiful location inspired one of the Franciscan brothers to build these shrines by himself. Many visitors left their jewelry and semi-precious stones...

Full Review
Peaceful and serene walk
Reviewed By tonyav124 November 2021

I am not a very religious person but there is something so moving about the beauty of religion when it’s done right. We were met by 2 people when we got out of the car at the chapel. So friendly and...

Full Review