St. Augustine, FL · Catholic Heritage & Sacred Places · Pioneer Landmarks & Historic Places
Mission Nombre de Dios and National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche
Worth the Trip — outside Southwest Florida
America's first Marian shrine, marking the 1565 landing of Pedro Menéndez de Avilés and the first thanksgiving Mass on Florida soil.
101 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Grounds daily, dawn to dusk; Shrine Church and Historic Chapel Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday noon–4 p.m.
904-824-2809One destination encompassing the historic chapel, Shrine Church, mission grounds, the 208-foot Great Cross, Rosary Garden, museum and gift shop. No admission fee; parking is free for the first hour and during scheduled services.
Information last verified 2026-10-21. Please confirm hours and fees before visiting.