Our Lady Mediator of All Graces

Marian Invocation of Ntshongweni (Archdiocese of Durban)
Recognized by the Church

In Ntshongweni, a few dozen kilometres from Durban, the parish of the archdiocese has been expressly dedicated to Our Lady Mediator of all Graces, also called Our Lady of Ntshongweni. The advocation underlines the role of Mary as a Medianera of the graces of Christ, a theme of the mariology of the twentieth century. Pilgrims come to pray to him from all over Southern Africa, a sign of his strong devotional irradiation.

Main data

Origin and history

In Ntshongweni, a few dozen kilometres from Durban, the parish of the archdiocese has been expressly dedicated to Our Lady Mediator of all Graces, also called Our Lady of Ntshongweni. The advocation underlines the role of Mary as a Medianera of the graces of Christ, a theme of the mariology of the twentieth century. Pilgrims come to pray to him from all over Southern Africa, a sign of his strong devotional irradiation.

The image and the sanctuary

The parish-shrine of Ntshongweni is a great annual Marian meeting of the region, attended by faithful from various areas and neighbouring countries.

Sponsorship and coronation

Parish dedicated to this advocation, with official annual pilgrimage recognized by the archdiocese of Durban. No canonical coronation.

Party and devotion

Every year, on May 31, the day of the official pilgrimage is celebrated in honor of Our Lady of Ntshongweni. The sources consulted do not collect concrete miracles, but they highlight that pilgrims come from all over Southern Africa to pray there to the Virgin.

Link to the Rosary

As a Mediator of all graces, Mary shares in her hands the gifts of Christ; the pilgrims of Ntshongweni come to ask them to pray the Rosary, confident in their maternal intercession.