The history and blessings at Northeast Ohio's Our Lady of Lourdes National Shrine
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am
Join us as we host local author Jennifer Boresz Engelking to share stories and history from her latest book, co-written with her mom, Joanne Boresz.
Tucked away under stately trees in Euclid, Ohio sits Our Lady of Lourdes National Shrine, a peaceful sanctuary steeped in history that draws thousands of people from around the world each year. The land was farmed by the Harms family, and in 1870, the Blessed Mother appeared to Julia Harms in the spot where a statue of Mary stands today. In 1926, a replica of the original Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine was built on the property, featuring a grotto with water flowing over a stone Mary stood on when she appeared to St. Bernadette in Lourdes, France. Join author Jennifer Boresz Engelking as she shares stories of reported Shrine healings, including a child regaining the ability to walk, and of the dedicated Sisters who have called the Shrine home, including the Sisters of the Good Shepherd (1920–52) and the Sisters of the Most Holy Trinity (1952–present).
