The Message
National Shrine of The Divine Mercy
Important Pilgrimage General Information
Download this page as a PDF"Pilgrimage is a joyous community experience that leads one before the Lord, to seek His face, to experience the joy of His house." (Pope John Paul II)
Groups coming by bus/motor coach:
You must verify space availability for the date you wish to visit the Shrine by calling the pilgrimage office before you send your registration at 413-298-3931 or pilgrims@marian.org.
Whenever possible, your schedule can be tailored to meet the specific needs of the group. However, we ask that you join in the existing daily Mass and Prayer schedule, especially if you do not have a priest accompanying the group. If your pilgrimage group speaks only a language other then English you must arrange for a Priest or translator to accompany your group.
Food
We do not have a cafeteria or restaurant available on Eden Hill. We do have a beverage and snack machines. You may bring your own lunch or you may order box lunches ($8.00 per lunch) prepared by a local restaurant. Arrangements for box lunches must be made by contacting the pilgrimage office (Tel: 413-298-1118 - Fax: 413-298-1398) or by ordering lunches on the registration form. Final head count must be made at least one week in advance of your pilgrimage. There are limited indoor and sheltered outdoor dining spaces. Lunch orders may not be cancelled, changed or refunded within 1 week of your arrival date.
Accessibility
The Shrine Chapel, restrooms and gift shop are handicap accessible and an elevator is available. Many areas on Eden Hill require walking on paved or unpaved surfaces and at some distances. Comfortable shoes are recommended and please notify our staff in advance if anyone in your group has special needs or requires assistance. We have a multi passenger golf cart and driver to shuttle those pilgrims with special needs.
Buses
We do have limited space in the Shrine Chapel, so please contact us before bringing a bus or a large group to the National Shrine to ensure that the date you wish to come is not already over-booked.
A $100 US funds Registration Fee is required with the Registration Form for each bus visiting the Shrine to defray the pastoral costs needed to help with postage, electricity, maintenance, supplies and many other considerations.
Please inform your Bus driver(s) that the Bus may not idle more than the 5 minutes* and busses must park in the lower lot only.
*This is a Massachusetts State law.
Clergy
All visiting priests or deacons wishing to celebrate or concelebrate mass or hear confessions must present a letter from their Bishop, dated no more than 30 days from date of visit, stating their good standing in the church. This directive from the USCCB and Diocese of Springfield, MA will be enforced without exception.
Questions ? Delays ? Need to cancel ?
Please call and let us know. Please keep us informed so that we can adjust our staffing, scheduling, and make arrangements for other groups. Thank you!
413-298-3931 or pilgrims@marian.org
Directions
In the center of Stockbridge at the four corner intersection proceed up Pine St. (across from the Red Lion Inn). There is a stone Church on the corner of Pine and Main Streets. Go straight up the hill (Pine St.) onto the Eden Hill property [At the statue of the Merciful Jesus] turn right into the large parking lot. Passengers must be dropped off and picked up there. Buses are not allowed in front of the Shrine or Marian residence.
Suggested Schedule of typical pilgrimage day …
10:00 a.m. | Arrival …Free time for gift shop and your choice of Lourdes Grotto & Candle Shrine, St Joseph Reflecting Fountain & Holy Family Memorial, Shrine of the Holy Innocents or private prayer. |
11:15 a.m. | National Shrine talk / tour (by appointment only) |
12:00 p.m. | Lunch break –Indoor and outdoor facilities available |
1:00 p.m. | Confessions / Holy Hour / Eucharistic Adoration |
1:30 p.m. | Rosary for Life |
2:00 p.m. | Holy Mass |
3:00 p.m. | Chaplet of The Divine Mercy, Perpetual Novena, Exposition & Benediction, Veneration of the Relic of St. Faustina, Blessing of religious articles |
3:30 p.m. | (Saturday & Sunday only) Confessions |
3:45 p.m. | (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday only, seasonal) Walking tour of Eden Hill (also by appointment only) |
3:45 p.m. | (Friday only, seasonal) Stations of the Cross |
Mass Schedule
Mon-Fri | 2:00 p.m. |
Saturday | 8:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. |
Sunday | 10:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. |
Hours of Operation
Pilgrimage Office | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Mon-Fri) | 413-298-1118 |
Gift Shop | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (daily) | 413-298-1112 |
Shrine Reception Office | 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (daily) | 413-298-3931 |
Please call the pilgrimage office to a schedule your group!
Phone: 413-298-1118
e-mail: pilgrims@marian.org
website: www.thedivinemercy.org/shrine
We look forward to your pilgrimage at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy!