St. Mary’s Shrine of the Assumption is known for its beauty; 13th century English Gothic Architecture, accompanying Grisaille stained glass windows which are arguably the consummate feature here; handcrafted German (Cologne) woodwork and sculptures, the elaborate polychrome ceiling, field stone outer walls, gargoyles and much more.   It is beautiful and special.  In his letter establishing St. Mary’s as a Diocesan Shrine dated August 6, 2021, Bishop Lucia noted; “…setting it aside to be a place of pilgrimage and prayer for all people of the diocese and beyond…..furthermore individuals and parish groups alike from throughout the Diocese and even beyond will be able to journey to this place to find spiritual renewal and solace.” It is important to understand that this new Shrine is a very special place for the people of the Syracuse Diocese and Catholic people everywhere.  You really should come up this summer to visit!!   We are not far from Breitbeck park and the lake (½ mile).  Please call us for a tour of this most beautiful house of glory and gate of heaven!  The Church is open each day.  Canon law instructs us that, “At Shrines the means of salvation are to be supplied more abundantly to the faithful.”  It is a place of miracles and prayers being answered.  It is a place of reverence, adoration, and sacraments.  Come visit us soon.  Please email jschultz@syrdio.org for more information or call us at 315-343-3953.

At St. Mary of the Assumption Parish & Shrine we encourage great devotion through praying the Rosary, offering Brown Scapular Investitures, offering regular Confession, and reverently and frequently attending Holy Mass together – All for Jesus through Mary! We also serve the Lord by linking hands and hearts with many events that joyfully support our parish and the greater community while giving all glory and honor to Our Lord and Our Blessed Mother.
On August 15th, 2021 the church for the parish of St. Mary of the Assumption was designated as the Syracuse Diocese's first Shrine.  St. Mary's offers both full parish life with all the sacraments.  Special graces are bestowed upon all who make a pilgrimage (visit) to the shrine to pray .