When did the Shrine begin?
In February, 1958, 80 acres of farmland on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River Valley were purchased and the Shrine was begun.
What does the word Oblate mean?
Our name Oblate means offering to God. It refers to a person whose life, by special dedication, is offered in service to the Lord.
Where is the Shrine?
The Main Shrine is down at the Amphitheatre. The entire grounds is part of the Shrine.
What time are masses?
DAILY MASSES at the Church of Our Lady of the Snows
Monday - Saturday
7:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Saturday Evening Mass
5 p.m.
Sunday Masses
9:30 & 11:30 a.m.
Spanish Mass - Sunday
7:00 p.m.
When are confessions?
Confessions begin thirty minutes before Mass, and end ten minutes prior.
How do we get to the Shrine?
Directions to the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
(Located on IL State Highway 15 east)
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From Northern Illinois: Take I-55 south to I-255 south (just south of the Collinsville exit), take I-255 south to IL State Highway 15 east (exit 17A), go 1 mile & Shrine is at the top of the hill on the right-hand side.
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From Southern Illinos: Take I-64 west to I-255 south, take I-255 south to IL State Highway 15 east (exit 17A), go 1 mile & Shrine is at the top of the hill on the right-hand side.
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From Downtown St. Louis, MO(and West County): Take I-64 east across the Poplar St. Bridge to I-255 south, take I-255 south to IL State Highway 15 east (exit 17A), go 1 mile & Shrine is at the top of the hill on the right-hand side (15 minutes from downtown St. Louis).
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From South County, St. Louis MO: (also approaching St. Louis on I-55 north or I-44 east): Take I-270 south, (I-270 changes to I-255 in the vicinity of I-55), continue on I-255 north into Illinois, take IL State Highway 15 east (exit 17A), go 1 mile & Shrine is at the top of the hill on the right-hand side.
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From North County, St. Louis, MO: (also approaching St. Louis on I-70 east): Take I-70 east across the Poplar St. Bridge to I-255 south, take I-255 south to IL State Highway 15 east (exit 17A), go 1 mile & Shrine is at the top of the hill on the right-hand side.
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From Chicago, IL: 1-55 South to I-255 South, Exit 17A
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From Indianapolis, IN: I-70 West to I-55 South to I-255 South, Exit 17A
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From Louisville, KY: I-64 West ot I-255 South, Exit 17A
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From Memphis, TN: I-55 North to I-270 South to I-255 North, Exit 17A
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From Branson, MO: I-44 East to I-270 South to I-255 North, Exit 17A
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From Kansas City, MO: I-70 East to I-270 North to I-255 South, Exit 17A