The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops designated the Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine in New York as a national shrine.

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has named the Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine in Auriesville, New York, a national shrine. The shrine, tied to the martyrdom of Sts. Isaac Jogues, René Goupil, and Jean de Lalande, and the birthplace of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, received the designation after meeting the USCCB’s criteria. The shrine, which is open year-round, will start its 2025 season on May 3.

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