Welcome to the National Shrine of Mary Mother of the Church.
Thousands of visitors come here every year to stroll the grounds amid the serene setting of the fountains, ponds, and an array of flowers in the summer. The Mothers Wall of Life features the names of Mothers worldwide engraved in the beautiful polished black granite surrounding the upper pools fountains. Names on the wall include the Mother of Pope John Paul II, a female minister whose congergation provided the funding, and movie star Jane Wyman. To claim this virtual reward, post a picture of you or your group with the statue of Mary in the background. Alternatively you can post a picture of your gps showing your at the location. The Shrine is open to the public, 7 days a week during daylight hours. Please be respectful of any services that may be occuring at the nearby church.
Virtual Rewards 3.0 - 2022-2023
This Virtual Cache is part of a limited release of Virtuals created between March 1, 2022 and March 1, 2023. Only 4,000 cache owners were given the opportunity to hide a Virtual Cache. Learn more about Virtual Rewards 3.0 on the Geocaching Blog.