The Stonehill Grotto is a replica of the Our Lady of Lourdes shrine in France where the Virgin Mary appeared to Saint Bernadette on 18 occasions in 1858. For over 150 years, Lourdes has been known as a place where healing occurs and prayers are answered. The Stonehill Grotto was dedicated in 1954, just a few short years after the founding of the College. Since that time, votive candles burn brightly night and day as expressions of prayer for special intentions. The living flame of each candle is a beautiful symbol of both prayer and hope. At your request, the Office of Campus Ministry will light a votive candle at the Grotto for your intentions. The offering for a votive candle is entirely up to you. We recognize many of our benefactors are on fixed income, yet some people still want some idea of what to give. The suggested offering is $2 per votive, but you can offer more or less.
Please fill out the online form below to request a votive be lit for your intention.
If you would like to mail in your offering, please call us at 508-565-1343 or contact us by email and we can mail you a form. If you have any questions or concerns while making your offering online, please also feel free to contact us.