National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette

Founded by Rev. Fr. René Sauvé, M.S on December 7, 1953

MISSION STATEMENT We, the Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette, of the Province of Mary, Mother of the Americas, are an Apostolic, religious community. We witness to the Kingdom of God as we seek to mend relationships in need of healing. Inspired by the event of La Salette and supported by our community life, we are strengthened by the Eucharist, prayer and faith sharing. We unite our gifts and talents with those of the laity. Looking to Mary as our model, we discern new opportunities to make known Her message of hope and reconciliation.

 Welcome to The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette! We are a Marian shrine totally dedicated to the ministry of Reconciliation. Our beloved brother priest Rev. Fr. René Sauvé, M.S., founded our Shrine on December 7, 1953.  It was only then that the La Salette Missionaries began their missionary work in Attleboro, Massachusetts, since then we have grown so much thanks to all the visitors, pilgrims, and volunteers who have helped us continue our La Salette mission “Making Our Lady’s Message Known To All Her People”.  We are open year-round, from January 1 through December 31.  Our Shrine Director is Reverend Brother Robert Russell, M.S., Reverend Fr. Tom Puthusseril, M.S., Assistant Director, La Salette Retreat & Conference Center – Directed by Rev. Fr. Cyriac Mattathilanickal, M.S. & Rev. Fr. Tom Puthusseril, M.S., Assistant Director.  Rev. Fr. Dennis J. Loomis, M.S., Vocation Director. 

Reverend Fr. Gerard A. Boulanger, M.S., Superior of the Attleboro’s La Salette Missionaries’ Community.

Come to our Services: ¶Masses, ¶Sacrament of Reconciliation, (Confession), ¶Private Confessions by appointment, ¶Novena to Our Lady of La Salette every Wednesday, ¶Spiritual Direction, ¶Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament on Saturdays and First Fridays, ¶ La Salette & Divine Mercy Holy Hour every Wednesday, ¶Various Prayer Groups’Meeetings: ¶St Padre Pio 2^nd Monday of the month, ¶Pax Christi every 3^rd Tuesday of the month and ¶La Salette Intercessory 2^nd  Thursday of the month. ¶Days of Recollection: Mini-series: Anna Rae-Kelly, O.C.D.S.,  Pax Christi -  Fr. John Sullivan, M.S. & Ron Holman,  ¶Modern Saints’ Life  teaching session by Brother David Eubank, M.S., Shrine Publicist and Coordinator of ¶The La Salette Young Adult Ministry Blessed Pier Giorgio  ¶Catholicism sessions from Fr. Robert Barron’s teachings by Jon & Denise Swedberg,  ¶Monthly Healing Services: (¶English Father Pat & Fr. Sullivan, ¶Portuguese/Brazilian by Fr. Manuel Pereira, M.S. & Fr. Almir Urbano, M.S., ¶Spanish by Fr. John Sullivan, M.S.),  ¶Ethnic Pilgrimages: May 19, Catholics from India - May 25, Filipino - May 26, Vietnamese - July 27, Burmese - July 28, Hispanic August 3, Polish - August 25, Catholic Financial Life Insurance (French - American) - September 8, Haitian September 22, St. Padre Pio - September 28, Portuguese - September 29, Hispanic Rosary - October 5 and Brazilian - October 6.  

 

¶This year we will be celebrating the 167^th Anniversary of the Apparition of Our Lady in La Salette, France. Our Triduum Celebrations will begin on Friday, September 20, Saturday 21 and closing all ceremonies to Our Lady’s Apparition Feast day on Sunday, September 22, 2013.

 

¶Chapel of Light - Open 24/7 to all – In time of need come and pray at the feet of Our Lady of La Salette. Light a Candle for your needs. Let the flame of your candle be a reminder to Jesus and Our Lady of your special intention.

 

¶Caring for the Needy: Soup Kitchen - Brother Roger Moreau, M.S. is the Manager and main Chef for our Mondays Soup Kitchen opens every Monday from 4:00 – 5:00 pm serving over 100 plates each week.

¶Vocations: Join the La Salette Missions – “Come & See How You Can Serve God’s Church as a La Salette Missionary” Fr. Dennis J. Loomis, M.S. Email: dennismsma@aol.com 

 

¶Yearly Family Entertainment Events: St Patrick’s Irish Show Band, Dinner & Dancing, Carnival – May 22-27, La Salette Vendors May24, 25 & 26. Christmas Festival of Lights – November 28, 2013 to January 5, 2014, Christmas Craft Fair & More Vendors are welcome – November 29, 30, December 1, 2013. International Cuisine Delicious food from various ethnic dishes - September 28. Antique Car Show, La Salette Shines (Talent Show), Fish N’Chips - Good Friday 3/23, Lobster Dinner, “Relay”Clam Cakes & Chowder, Yard Sales and much more!

(508) 222-5410 www.lasalette-shrine.org

 

¶La Salette Retreat & Conference Center – La Salette eXtreme every First Friday led by Joe Everton. Daily and Weekend Retreats and Conferences, Youth/Teen Retreats, Youth Rallies, Grief & Prayer Shawl, Spiritual Counseling and much more! (508) 222-8530 www.lasaletteretreatcenter.com

 

¶ Religious Articles Gift Shop – Souvenirs of Our Lady of La Salette – Spiritual and Devotional
                    Books, Rosaries, Chaplets, devotional CDs, DVDs, and much more! 

¶Bistro – Check with Reception Desk for time – Welcome Center – (508) 222-5410

 

947 Park Street – Attleboro, MA 02703-5115- *Tel: (508) 222-5410  * Fax: (508) 222-6770   Email: lasaletteprogramsoffice@gmail.com