Immaculate Conception Grotto
White Plains, New York
St Agnes Hospital
St. Agnes opened in 1908 by the Sisters of St. Francis as the Westchester Temporary Home for the Care of Destitute Children.
It became a general hospital with nine beds in 1922 and grew to 211 beds. In 1988 the hospital was turned over to the archdiocese. In 2003 the archdiocese turned it over to the Westchester Medical Center who closed it within a year
The grotto was built in 1917 and dedicated to the Immaculate Conception. The statue of the Blessed Mother was removed and replaced with with a smaller statue of the Sacred Heart.
There are two plaques in the chapel:
In Honor of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mother
George L Duval has erected this grotto December 8th 1917
Oh Mary conceived without sin pray for us sinners who have recourse to thee
Most blessed Virgin Mother vouchsafe.
We beseech thee, accept the decree of Holy Mother Church placing our beloved country under the protection of thy Immaculate Conception.
Accord it thy continuous care and powerful influence that God may safeguard it from all danger and permit it to fulfill its high mission among the peoples of the earth.
Grotto Location:
Grounds of the the former
St Agnes Hospital
305 North St
White Plains, NY 10605
The Grotto is always open.
If you have any information about this holy place, please contact us.
Alex Majthenyi
Shrines & Holy Places
Phone: 914-725-8000
e-mail: alex@delphiom.com
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