Our Lady of Perpetual Help Shrine

Historic Catholic site dating back to St. Augustine's founding.

The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios traces its origins to 1565. It is the founding site of the oldest Catholic congregation and the oldest Marian Shrine (a shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary) in the continental United States. History of the SiteOn September 8, 1565, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés landed and proclaimed this site for Spain and the church. Menéndez named ...

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The Great Cross

Historic Catholic site dating back to St. Augustine's founding.

The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios traces its origins to 1565. It is the founding site of the oldest Catholic congregation and the oldest Marian Shrine (a shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary) in the continental United States. History of the SiteOn September 8, 1565, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés landed and proclaimed this site for Spain and the church. Menéndez named ...

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Chapel Interior with Candles

Historic Catholic site dating back to St. Augustine's founding.

The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios traces its origins to 1565. It is the founding site of the oldest Catholic congregation and the oldest Marian Shrine (a shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary) in the continental United States. History of the SiteOn September 8, 1565, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés landed and proclaimed this site for Spain and the church. Menéndez named ...

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Chapel interior

Historic Catholic site dating back to St. Augustine's founding.

The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios traces its origins to 1565. It is the founding site of the oldest Catholic congregation and the oldest Marian Shrine (a shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary) in the continental United States. History of the SiteOn September 8, 1565, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés landed and proclaimed this site for Spain and the church. Menéndez named ...

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Chapel - Entrance

Historic Catholic site dating back to St. Augustine's founding.

The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios traces its origins to 1565. It is the founding site of the oldest Catholic congregation and the oldest Marian Shrine (a shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary) in the continental United States. History of the SiteOn September 8, 1565, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés landed and proclaimed this site for Spain and the church. Menéndez named ...

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Mission Ground

Historic Catholic site dating back to St. Augustine's founding.

The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios traces its origins to 1565. It is the founding site of the oldest Catholic congregation and the oldest Marian Shrine (a shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary) in the continental United States. History of the SiteOn September 8, 1565, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés landed and proclaimed this site for Spain and the church. Menéndez named ...

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Statue of Father Francisco López de Mendoza Grajales

Historic Catholic site dating back to St. Augustine's founding.

The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios traces its origins to 1565. It is the founding site of the oldest Catholic congregation and the oldest Marian Shrine (a shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary) in the continental United States. History of the SiteOn September 8, 1565, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés landed and proclaimed this site for Spain and the church. Menéndez named ...

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Mission of Nombre de Dios - Bridge

Historic Catholic site dating back to St. Augustine's founding.

The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios traces its origins to 1565. It is the founding site of the oldest Catholic congregation and the oldest Marian Shrine (a shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary) in the continental United States. History of the SiteOn September 8, 1565, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés landed and proclaimed this site for Spain and the church. Menéndez named ...

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Mission of Nombre de Dios - Rear Altar

Historic Catholic site dating back to St. Augustine's founding.

The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios traces its origins to 1565. It is the founding site of the oldest Catholic congregation and the oldest Marian Shrine (a shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary) in the continental United States. History of the SiteOn September 8, 1565, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés landed and proclaimed this site for Spain and the church. Menéndez named ...

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Mission of Nombre de Dios - Chapel

Historic Catholic site dating back to St. Augustine's founding.

The National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios traces its origins to 1565. It is the founding site of the oldest Catholic congregation and the oldest Marian Shrine (a shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary) in the continental United States. History of the SiteOn September 8, 1565, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés landed and proclaimed this site for Spain and the church. Menéndez named ...

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