Visitors ask: National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes, Emmitsburg, Maryland...

Every year about this time, there is an uptick in Google searches for the gorgeous Marian Shrine located above Mount Saint Mary's University called the "National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes." Here is a short list of links for those who are interested:

• Welcome
• About the Grotto
• Visiting the Grotto (Directions)
• Services and Events (Mass Schedule; special events)
• Stone from Lourdes, France
• Rosary Walk
  

In case you didn't know, there is a Visitor's Center being built and a major fundraising effort is going on. Check out the "Naming" part of the website to see what items are in need of sponsors.