National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche

Help Revitalize the Shrine’s Outdoor Altar

The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche is inviting the faithful to support its 2025 #iGiveCatholic campaign, which seeks to raise $60,000 to renew two important elements of worship on its historic grounds.

This year’s effort focuses on restoring the outdoor altar behind the Shrine Church not to be confused with the Rustic Altar in the sacred acre and installing a new integrated portable sound system for Masses, devotions and pilgrimages. 

For more than 450 years, the Shrine has welcomed pilgrims seeking prayer, healing and hope. As the oldest Marian shrine in the United States, it remains a place where families, parish groups and individuals encounter God’s peace and the maternal care of Our Lady of La Leche. 

A Powerful Matching Opportunity

A generous donor has offered a $20,000 matching challenge!!! That means every gift will be doubled up to $20,000.

• A $50 donation becomes $100
• A $250 donation becomes $500

Your offering multiplies the impact of this project and helps us unlock the full match.

Why Your Support Matters

Your gift will help:

• Restore the outdoor altar behind the Shrine Church
• Provide a portable sound system to use throughout the Mission grounds
• Strengthen the worship experience for thousands of pilgrims
• Preserve and enhance a cherished Catholic landmark for future generations

Early giving: Nov. 17–Dec. 2 Every contribution brings us closer to meeting the full match and reaching the $60,000 goal.

Give today: https://www.igivecatholic.org/organization/national-shrine-of-our-lady-of-la-leche

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