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Saint Mary's of the Barrens was founded in 1818. The church was begun in 1827. The Shrine was built in 1929 to honor our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.
The National Shrine
Since the building of the Shrine Chapel in 1929, the church of St. Mary's of the Barrens has served as the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.
Its architecture and decorations reflect its long and interesting history. Over the main altar of the church is a large painting of the Assumption of our Lady, indicating the original dedication of the edifice.
There are many other paintings in the church depicting the history of the Vincentian community and various devotions.
The Venerable Felix de Andreis, first superior of the Vincentians in the New World, is buried beneath its floor.
Near the tomb of Felix de Andreis is the chapel housing the Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. Here a novena of Masses is offered each month for members of the Association. Here, too, petitions from all over the country are placed near our Lady’s Altar. Adjacent to the Shrine is the Votive Light Sanctuary.
Among the other points of interest are many historic and devotional things to see and do at St. Mary's of the Barrens, such as the grotto, the mound, and “Bishop Rosati's Log Cabin.”
| Information for Visitors | |
 Visitors to the Shrine are always welcome. The Church and the Shrine are handicap accessible. |
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Directions for Reaching the Shrine |
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The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal is eighty miles south of St. Louis, Missouri, on Interstate 55.
To reach the Shrine, take the Highway 51, Perryville exit (No. 129) and go north toward Perryville on Highway 51. At the junction of State Road “T” (St. Joseph Street) turn left. After passing Progress Drive, the Shrine's entrance is the third drive on the left.
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Approaching from the east (Illinois) follow State Highway 51 to the junction of State Road “T” (St. Joseph Street) and turn right. Print these directions to the Shrine.
National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal |
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| Regular Guided Tour Schedule | |
| You are welcome to visit the Shrine Chapel and the grounds at any time of the year during daylight hours. Guided tours of the Church are available on a regular schedule. | |
| Saturday - Sunday | 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. CT |
| Monday - Friday | 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. CT |
| (Call the office to arrange for Sunday tours in January and February) | |
| No tours on holidays. | |
| Group Tour Arrangement | |
Group tours are available by appointment only. There is no charge for the tours. Donations are accepted. For information, email: ammfather@amm.org, or telephone. We will be at your service any weekday (except holidays) between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Central Time. Telephone: 1-573-547-2508 or 1-800-264-MARY (1-800-264-6279) or write to: |
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Tour Information Association of the Miraculous Medal 1811 West Saint Joseph St. Perryville, MO 63775-1598 |
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| Meals: Please call 1-800-264-MARY (1-800-264-6279) or 1-573-547-8344 for details. | |
| Lodging: There are three motels in the Perryville area. Americas Best Value Inn, Comfort Inn, and a Super 8 Motel. (These links are for your information only. There is no connection between the Shrine and the motels.) Other hotels and motels are available in the area. | |
Area Sites
- River Heritage Region
- Visit Missouri — Missouri Division of Tourism
