For 100 years, Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine, 21281 Chardon Road in Euclid, has been a place of prayer, reflection, and community for visitors from across Northeast Ohio and beyond. In 2026, the Shrine marks this milestone anniversary with a series of special events honoring its rich history and enduring mission.

Founded in 1926 and inspired by the original Lourdes grotto in France, the Shrine has long served as a peaceful destination where individuals and families can step away from the busyness of daily life. Surrounded by natural beauty, it offers a quiet setting for prayer, spiritual renewal, and connection.

The centennial jubilee celebration will begin on Sunday, May 31, 2026 with a 9:30 a.m. Mass celebrated by Bishop Edward Malesic of the Diocese of Cleveland, followed by a meet-and-greet reception at St. Ann’s Dining Hall. Later in the year, on Sunday, October 25, Auxiliary Bishop Michael Woost will visit the Shrine to celebrate Benediction and the Rosary as part of the ongoing celebration. There will be a small reception after the 4 p.m. services. 

Throughout the anniversary year, visitors will also have the opportunity to view and venerate a special statue blessed by Pope Francis, which will be included in entrance processions at Mass and displayed in the chapel. In addition, a new book by local author Jennifer Boresz, chronicling the history of the Shrine, is expected to be released, offering a deeper look at its legacy in the community. The Sisters were interviewed extensively for the book, which will be available for sale soon and will live within the archives at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in downtown Cleveland.

In the warmer months, the Shrine’s outdoor Masses remain a cherished tradition, drawing worshippers who appreciate the opportunity to gather in faith while surrounded by the beauty of nature. These services, along with daily visitation, continue to make the Shrine a meaningful destination for people of all ages.

As Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine enters its second century, it remains a place where faith, history, and community come together—just as they have for generations. Visit www.srstrinity.com or call (216) 481-8232 for more information.

A Place That Stays With You
By Dan Miller, Today’s Family Editor

For many families, Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine isn’t just a destination—it’s part of their story.

I first visited the Shrine as a boy with my grandfather. I remember the peacefulness… and, if I’m being honest, not loving the long walk up the hill to pray the rosary. After he passed, my grandmother kept the tradition alive in her own way, gathering the family for the Shrine’s roast beef dinners—a simple ritual that brought everyone together.

Years later, the Shrine became part of my own story in a deeper way. My wife and I were married there, outdoors at the grotto during a summer heat wave—cool in the shade, while our guests sat in the blazing sun.

Even now, one small moment still sticks with me. As a child, I once asked a groundskeeper if people ever lit candles without donating. He smiled and said, “You can cheat me or the Shrine, but you can’t cheat God.”

It’s funny how places like this stay with you—not just in faith, but in memory.