(All contributions to the Shrine Endowment Fund are tax deductible)

The National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows provides an atmosphere where people of all faiths have the opportunity to deepen their relationship with God and one another.

A pilgrimage to the Shrine is a journey – a spiritual journey where visitors are inspired by the various devotional sites, spiritual Shrine ministries, and pure beauty of the 200 acres of landscaped grounds.  Visitors drawn by such inspiration contribute to the Shrine Endowment Fund for the purpose of preserving the beauty and extensive spiritual ministries for all who make the journey – in body or spirit.

The Shrine Endowment Fund is a permanent investment, benefiting the continued needs of the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows.  The Fund is administered by the U.S. Provincial Council of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate.  Funds are used for capital improvements, emergency situations, Shrine ministries, and maintenance and further development of devotional areas.

Contributions to the Shrine Endowment Fund can be made in the following ways:

• Cash gifts.
• Insurance policies (premiums are tax deductible).
• Bequests – a fixed sum, percentage, or the remainder of an estate. (Wording to be used:  Shrine Endowment Fund, National Shrine of Our Lady of   the Snows, Belleville, IL  62223).
• Securities – Certificate of Deposit’s, checking or savings accounts payable upon death (POD) to:  Shrine Endowment Fund, National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows.
• Remainder Trusts – Shrine Endowment Fund, National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows.