One of the true joys of this - the Campaign for Mary, Queen of the Universe Shrine - is the wide range of commemorative gift opportunities the campaign makes possible. Indeed, we have no parishioners to call upon. Our parish rests within the heart of every visitor. And it is upon their spiritual involvement and generosity that we depend. Commemorative gifts afford the faithful a chance to forever link their own family name with this great undertaking - or to honor and perpetuate here the name of a loved one, living or deceased.

Several of these named gift opportunities provide for specially engraved plaques or nameplates. But all memorial donors receive a framed certificate attesting to their memorial; a personal listing in Stars in Mary's Crown, the Commemorative Register now on permanent display at the Shrine; remembrance in every mass; and all the spiritual benefits accorded the family of Mary, Queen of the Universe Shrine.

Most gratifying, though, you will be a part of our ministry. Together, we will fully realize this marvelous opportunity for evangelization and Catholic witness... this last great Shrine of the Second Millennium.

Popular gift opportunities include:

Rosary Garden Commemoratives

Please click here to learn more about the unique commemorative opportunities available in the Shrine's Rosary Garden.

Roof Tile Memorial

To provide a roof for Mary's Shrine - this is the most affordable of our giving opportunities and one of the most important tasks in constructing the Shrine Church. Roof Tile donors each receive a specially framed certificate which attests to their personal role in building this holy place.

Commemorative Courtyard Brick

Our Shrine courtyard provides a welcome to visitors from across the world. All donors of a Courtyard Brick will be honored with a framed certificate commemorating their contributions.

Commemorative Hymnal

To dedicate a Shrine Hymnal is to inscribe your name or the name of a loved one, in perpetuity, among the songs of praise and thanksgiving through which God is glorified.

Commemorative Sanctuary Stone

Those who donate a marble Sanctuary Stone are helping to lay the foundations for the Shrine Altar - which is the heart of our Church. On this Altar, Christ is offered to the Father and becomes present to His people. Appropriately, these contibutors will each be recognized with a handsome, framed certificate.

Commemorative Pew Seat

To be remembered within the Shrine Church is a very special tribute. And donors who elect this commemorative option will be honored with an engraved plaque permanently installed at the pew site.

Mother & Child

A most beautiful way to honor the special relationship that exists between mothers and their children is through a named plaque in the Shrine's Outdoor Chapel. Each of these indivdual marble plaques, engraved with the name of a dear one, will be installed at the Chapel - a lasting testament of familial love.

Stations of the Cross

These original oil paintings by Flemish master Franz Anseele date back to 1862. Each of these magnificent works of art is a testament to the Lord's Passion. And donors who elect this very special commemorative opportunity will be honored with a gold leaf inscribed plaque, permanently at the site of their chosen piece of art.

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