Basilica and National Sanctuary of Our Lady of Consolation (Carey)
National Sanctuary in Ohio
The Basilica and National Sanctuary of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey, Ohio, belongs to the Diocese of Toledo. It was declared a minor basilica on 21 October 1971 and is a national sanctuary.
Main data
Name: Basilica and National Sanctuary of Our Lady of Consolation
Location: Carey, Ohio
Diocese: Diocese of Toledo in Ohio
Basilica declaration: 21 October 1971
Advocation: Our Lady of Consolation
History
The Basilica of Consolation was built in the mid-19th century by Irish immigrants. Declared a minor basilica in 1971, it is one of the most visited Marian shrines in Ohio. Its neo-Gothic architecture and history linked to immigration make it a living witness to the Catholic faith in the Middle West.
Location
This church is located in Carey, OhioAmerica.
A prayer for this church
May the Lord bless the community that celebrates the faith in this temple, and may Mary intercede for all the faithful who visit it.
Pray Hail Mary
Sources: Wikipedia in Spanish - "Annex: Catholic basilics and cathedrals of the United States" (version consulted in 2026). The historical data come from diocesan sources and from the United States Episcopal Conference.
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