Located along
Historic
Route 66 in the panhandle of Montgomery County, Illinois, the
Shrine of
Our Lady of the Highways has watched over travelers along the Mother Road and
Interstate 55 since the late 1950's. While much of the pavement of Route 66
has been returned to the fields of rural Central Illinois, the Shrine remains
as a testament to the weary traveler and Mother Mary's guidance and protection
over the highway and her travelers.
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Shrine - Sunday, October 25, 2009 - with mass and refreshments at the Shrine.
Visit our Anniversary Page.
...and experience the history of the Mother Road as
it still exists throughout the cities and fields of Illinois. As part of a
stretch of Old US 66 that includes many treasured landmarks, the Shrine approaches
its sixth decade as a monument to the adventuresome spirit of the American
traveler and the perils faced on the road as well as a family's devotion to
the Lord and Mother Mary.
Learn all about the
history of the Shrine, enjoy
pictures from its early days to the present, and
find out how
Route 66 has helped shape the area
around Montgomery County.
Directions to the
Shrine will help you navigate your way to the landmark from either the Mother
Road or more modern highways.
Contact us with any questions, and be sure to sign
our virtual
guestbook.
The
Our Lady of the Highways Ministry is alive
and active in the Central Illinois Catholic community. Experience one of our
spring or fall conferences in person or relive past events on our
Ministry
page.
Join us this October to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the dedication of the Shrine. Mass is October 25th with a light meal; for details visit the
Anniversary Page.
