Why pilgrims come
A sacred place worth the journey.
A Franciscan national shrine joining a Marian basilica, holy well, outdoor liturgy, calvaries, and hermit caves. Its spring and St. Ladislaus stories belong to received pilgrimage tradition; no separate modern apparition event is asserted.
The pilgrim’s guide
What makes this visit meaningful
Give the whole valley time: basilica, well, calvaries, outdoor sanctuary, caves, confession, and Franciscan hospitality form one pilgrimage landscape.
National Marian shrine
Begin with liturgy and confession in the basilica.
The holy well
Encounter the spring within centuries of pilgrimage practice.
Hermit caves and calvaries
Extend prayer into the surrounding valley.
Feasts, anniversaries & celebrations
The Franciscan shrine has an official pilgrim house for pilgrims, retreatants, and groups; current seasons and room arrangements require advance confirmation.
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