A shrine is a prominent sacred locality. It may be the burial place of a saint (or Blessed), or where he or she lived or died, or where a heavenly apparition took place. Shrines are the focuses of pilgrimages by the faithful and often of miraculous phenomena approved by the Church.
            — Modern Catholic Dictionary, Servant of God Father John A. Hardon, S.J.
 

Its purpose may be simply to venerate a certain saint or ask some spiritual favor; beg for a physical cure or perform an act of penance; express thanks or fulfill a promise. From the earliest days pilgrimages were made to the Holy Land, and later on to Rome, where Peter and Paul and so many Christians were martyred. From the eighth century the practice began of imposing a pilgrimage in place of public penance. As a result, during the Middle Ages pilgrimages were organized on a grand scale and became the object of special Church legislation. In modern times, beside Rome and the Holy Land, famous shrines such as Lourdes, Fatima, and Guadalupe draw thousands of pilgrims each year from the Catholic world.
            — Modern Catholic Dictionary, Servant of God Father John A. Hardon, S.J.
 

Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine
700 S.E. 89th Street,
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73149

From the North
From I-35 going south exit 120 toward SE 89th St. Turn right on 89th St (The Love’s Gas Station is on the right). The Shrine will be a half a mile ahead on your left.

From the South
From I-35 going north exit 120 toward SE 89th St. At the light turn left onto 89th St.
 

The Shrine is open every day 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Pilgrim Center is open 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
 

Traditionally we welcome everyone for the Feast Day of Blessed Stanley Rother on July 28th and the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12th. Please see the calendar to see any upcoming special events.
 

All people are welcome to come to the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine on pilgrimage including individuals, families and organized pilgrimage groups. The Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine staff is available to assist you in the organization of pilgrimages for a variety of groups: senior citizens, men’s and women’s organizations, First Holy Communion and Confirmation candidates, school children, as well as groups desiring a spiritual retreat. Come alone, come with family, or come as part of a group. Finally, all faith denominations are welcome to come visit the Shrine.

The Shrine does not register parishioners. If you wish to register, you will need to register through Sacred Heart Parish.

All weddings, quinceaneras, and other similar events will take place at Sacred Heart historic church.

No; The Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine does not have overnight accommodations for visitors currently. We encourage you to visit our lodging page to see local hotels (many of which will give a special rate for pilgrims visiting the Shrine), and the Catholic Pastoral Center as possible options.

No; There is no food (i.e. cafe or restaurant) at the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine at this time. We encourage you to go to visitokc.com for possible nearby locations for food.

Due to the extremely limited indoor gathering space, we are unable to accommodate catered meals for groups.

Yes, people are allowed to bring their own food and eat out on the great lawn. We also have tables, chairs, and benches around the Shrine grounds that people are welcome to come, sit and eat. Please make sure to clean up after you are done eating your food and beverage.

Yes, there is over 900 parking spots available all around the shrine grounds including near the pilgrim center, Tepeyac Hill, and the shrine church. There is also a bus unload and load area on the north side of the Pilgrim Center.

Yes, there is parking for buses and RV’s. Please note: there is NO overnight parking permitted for buses and RV’s at the Shrine.

No, everything at the shrine is free to visit. We do ask for the generosity of visitors and pilgrims with a financial gift to support the ongoing mission of the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine. You can click here to support the cause of the Shrine. Thank you.

Only service animals are permitted beyond the parking lot of the Shrine.

The Pilgrim Center as well as the Shrine is handicap accessible. Please know the church and the main areas of the Pilgrim Center is tile floor. Tepeyac Hill can be ascended and descended via wheelchair.

Yes; there is a wheel chair available at the Pilgrim Center and at the Shrine upon request.

Yes; strollers are permitted on the Shrine grounds.

It is recommended that a pilgrimage group begin planning between two and three months in advance in order for our staff to accommodate your group's needs. For more information regarding planning a pilgrimage to the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine, click here to fill out the request form.

It is recommended to plan for about two (2) hours to visit all the main parts of the Shrine grounds (Pilgrim Center, Museum, Gift Shop, Tepeyac Hill, Shrine Church). This is not including time for Confession and Mass. If you need assistance in putting together a schedule, please feel free to contact the Pilgrimage Department.

Oklahoma City is a temperate humid climate with frequent variations in weather throughout the year. On average the temperature is around 61 degrees. In the Summer months the average high is in the mid 90’s with humidity. In the winter months the average high is in the 50’s.

The Pilgrim Center are equipped as storm shelters to protect visitors and staff from severe weather. In case of a weather emergency, staff will direct visitors where to take shelter.

The Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine is a place of religious pilgrimage and of worship. Thus, reverence in manner of appropriate dress and behavior is appreciated. Appropriate dress is conducive to an atmosphere of prayer and of meeting the Lord.

Inappropriate dress is distracting to maintaining a prayerful atmosphere, and it becomes a source of temptation and sets a bad example when attending Holy Mass and other devotions.


Inappropriate clothing includes:

• short shorts
• skirts above the knee
• low neckline
• sleeveless shirts
• exposed midriff
• exposed back
• clothing that is tight-fitting
• clothing that is see-through
• clothing that bears offensive print or imagery

To learn about various ways to support the ongoing mission of the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine, please visit Give. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Photos inside the Shrine Church are permitted.  However, please turn off the flash.

It is important to remember the primary purpose of the Shrine is a place for pilgrimage, prayer, and worship. In order to maintain the sacredness and reverence of the Shrine we ask everyone to respect others space and privacy while in the Shrine.

THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT PERMITTED:

• Engagement photos;
• Wedding photos;
• Senior Photos;
• Fashion shoots;
• Photos showing disrespect;
• Photos intended for resale (due to copyright violations).

ALL COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY IS FORBIDDEN WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL.

These same rules apply for video use.

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Yes! You can visit the pilgrimage page and find the prayers in both English and Spanish.