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National Shrine of Our Lady of Verdún

Minas, Lavalleja, Uruguay

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Why pilgrims come

Discover what makes National Shrine of Our Lady of Verdún a place of pilgrimage

Uruguay’s bishops erected the hill sanctuary at Verdún as a national shrine in 2010 after more than a century of pilgrimage. Pope Leo XIII granted an indulgence connected with visiting the image in 1902. The annual April 19 ascent joins Marian prayer with Uruguay’s civic memory.

Catholic contextShrineMinas, Uruguay
Research trail1 catalog sourceLast checked Sep 5, 2026
Pilgrim planningConfirm before travelingWorship times and access can change
TraditionCatholic

Feasts, anniversaries & celebrations

National pilgrimage to Our Lady of VerdúnVerify the current episcopal program, vehicle restrictions, and ascent conditions.

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Sources, tradition, and what is verified

Source trail1 cited catalog source

The destination record was last checked on 9/5/2026.

Editorial standard

This page records the site’s tradition as “Catholic.” That wording describes the nature of the claim and keeps devotional tradition distinct from independently verified history.