The statue
of St. Albert of Trapani greets visitors
as they enter the parking
lot.
He is the patron of Carmelite schools and was a provincial
and preacher.
The
Cloister walk connects the main Chapel to
other areas of the Shrine, such as the
Gift Store.
It also contains the Carmelite
Stations of the
Cross.
(click to view Stations)
Our newest
edition to enhance the property
is a Mary Garden.
The site chosen is the St. Simon Stock
Scapular Vision Shrine.
It is the first things most visitors see
as they approach
the grounds.
(click to visit the Mary Garden)
The
Meditation Garden is a place to sit in quiet
and reflect upon God and nature.
There
can be no more fitting Shrine for St. Therese D'Lisieux,
the "Little
Flower", than this magnificent rose garden.
This majestic
Eagle, carved from a tree trunk, is dedicated to
Fr. Mathias DeLauries, O. Carm.
Fr. Matt was the
first Director of the Shrine.
During his ministry in Africa he received
the nickname
"Baba Gondo". Baba means Father and Gondo means eagle,
in reference
to the American eagle.
depict the traditional sufferings of Jesus
A unique feature is the presence of St. Theresa Benedidicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) and Bl. Titus Brandsma, two Carmelites executed in Nazi concentration camps, in each Station.
(click to view Stations)
The picnic grove is open for visitors and
pilgrims.
It is a wonderful setting to relax and enjoy
the beautiful surroundings