About Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes
The Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes is a Catholic pilgrimage shrine in Barangay Graceville, San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan, Philippines. Built in 1965 as a replica of the Lourdes Grotto in France, it features a hillside grotto with a statue of Our Lady of Lourdes, a chapel, Stations of the Cross, and landscaped grounds. It is a major devotional site, especially during Holy Week and the February 11 feast, attracting pilgrims and visitors year-round.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a hillside religious complex centered on a replica grotto housing a statue of Our Lady of Lourdes. The site includes a chapel for Mass, a long concrete staircase leading to the grotto, life-size Stations of the Cross along the ascent, landscaped gardens, prayer areas, and candle-offering spaces. The grounds are open and park-like with views over the city, souvenir and food stalls near the entrance, and a generally quiet, devotional atmosphere with larger crowds during Holy Week and feast days.
Key highlights
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Replica grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes with statue set into hillside
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Chapel and altar area for Mass and prayer
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Stations of the Cross along the stairway ascent
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Panoramic view over San Jose del Monte from the upper grounds
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