Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation

The Conventual Franciscan Friars of the Province of Our Lady of Consolation welcome all those who have been, are now and will be pilgrims to Our Lady of Consolation.

Your journey to faith, hope and healing begins here.
You will find a history of the shrine, prayers to Our Lady, pilgrimage and retreat information, and much more.

In this community of catholic faith, we are all children of God and ministers of the Gospel, and we invite you to join us in our prayers and good work.

2010: A Year of Blessing

This year we have a wonderful opportunity to reflect upon all of the blessings God has bestowed on us in the past and to look forward to the ones he will give to us during the coming year.  At Our Lady of Consolation this year, we are choosing to look at our Shrine as a place of great blessings, large and small.  So many people come here looking for God’s touch in their lives and leave at peace and with hope in their hearts.  We hope that you, too, will open your hearts to the many blessings God bestows here through the intersession of Our Lady of Consolation.  Whether you can come here in person or send us your prayer intentions through the mail or over the Internet, please let us share with you the many blessings God grants through the prayers of Our Lady of Consolation.