National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal

National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous MedalNational Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous MedalNational Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal

National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal

National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous MedalNational Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous MedalNational Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
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1805 West Saint Joseph St., Perryville, Missouri 63775

1805 West Saint Joseph St., Perryville, Missouri 63775 1805 West Saint Joseph St., Perryville, Missouri 63775 1805 West Saint Joseph St., Perryville, Missouri 63775

Located at Exit 129 in Perryville, Missouri

1.800.264.6279

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About Us

  The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, also called Saint Mary’s of the Barrens, is a historic Roman Catholic Church, grotto, and Rosary Walk located on 55 acres in Perryville, Missouri.  This peaceful place was founded in 1818 with the construction of a small log church and a seminary. The seminary was the first institution for higher education west of the Mississippi River. Originally part of the Louisiana Purchase, this land grant, signed by John Quincy Adams, provided a place for the formation of Catholic priests, brothers, and settlers. The combination of history and religion make it an important place to learn, reflect, and relax. 


Whether you are enjoying a peaceful walk along the half-mile Rosary Walk, reflecting in prayer at the century-old grotto, or simply admiring the many paintings inside the nearly 200-year-old Shrine Church, we hope you leave inspired and filled with the Holy Spirit.  

Hours

Church & Grounds

Visitor Center & Gift Shop

Free Guided Tours

Open daily:

7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 

Free Guided Tours

Visitor Center & Gift Shop

Free Guided Tours

Weekdays from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

and 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Weekends from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Visitor Center & Gift Shop

Visitor Center & Gift Shop

Visitor Center & Gift Shop

Weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Weekends  from

10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
 You can also order gifts in our online store at amm.org

Scroll left to view our photo gallery of the church and grounds.

The Saint Mary's of the Barrens Church 

Our Blessed Mother's Grotto

Bronze

statue of our

Blessed Mother

National Shrine of

Our Lady of the 

Miraculous Medal

Zinnia Fields

First Apparition  Commemorative Site 

Main altar of

Saint Mary's of the

Barrens Church

Second Apparition Commemorative Site

Close-up of our Blessed Mother in the National Shrine

Beautiful landscaping surrounds our Lord's cross at our Lady's grotto

Candles burn for thousands of intentions in the Votive Light room adjacent to our Lady's Shrine

Request Your Free Gift!

There's much to see here. 


So, take your time and look around. 


And if you are in the Gift Shop and mention "Shrine 129," or if you sign up to become a new member of the Association of the Miraculous Medal (AMM), you will receive a free tumbler with a free Miraculous Medal inside (pictured)!

1.800.264.6279

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