Event
On Friday, August 14 at 9:00 p.m., the faithful are invited to gather in Carey for a beautiful evening of prayer and celebration. The candlelight Rosary procession to the Shrine Park will be immediately followed by the Vigil Mass for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Bishop Daniel E. Thomas, Bishop of Toledo, will be the principal celebrant. The event is expected to draw thousands of pilgrims as the Church celebrates the Jubilee Year of Saint Francis and the Friars of Our Lady of Consolation commemorate their 100th anniversary as a Province.
Choirs
Assumption Vigil Choir forming at the Shrine
The Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey invites area singers to join the 2026 Assumption Choir. This choir, along with a brass quintet, will lead the music for the Vigil Mass of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Mass is held in the Shrine Park on Friday, August 14 at 9:30 PM. This unique experience gives singers, ranging from amateur to professional, the opportunity to sing a wide variety of music with a short-term commitment. Singers in junior high and older are welcome to join. Rehearsals will be held from 4:00–5:45pm in the Original Shrine Church (next to the Gift Shop) on Sundays: July 26, August 2, and August 9. Singers are expected to attend at least two rehearsals.
As the Catholic Church celebrates the Jubilee Year of of Saint Francis and the Friars of Our Lady of Consolation celebrate their 100th anniversary as a Province, this year's festivities are very special and expected to draw great attendance.
Please direct any questions to the basilica’s Director of Music Ministries, Mr. Anthony Gallina, at music@olcshrine.com or 419-396-7107, ext. 104. Registrations are appreciated, but not required. Singers can register at www.olcshrine.com/assumption-music.
Children's Choir forming at the Shrine for Novena Devotions
The Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey invites all area children in grades 1 through 8 to join a special choir which will sing during the Assumption Novena. The Assumption Children's Choir will lead the music at the Basilica & Shrine's Novena Devotions on Tuesday, August 11 at 8:00 PM. This is a great opportunity for local children to sing beautiful music in a wonderfully acoustic space!
Rehearsals are: Sunday, August 2 and August 9 from 12:30-1:15pm and Wednesday, August 5 from 5:00-5:45 PM. All rehearsals will be in the Original Shrine Church (next to the Gift Shop). All singers must attend at least one rehearsal.
As the Catholic Church celebrates the Jubilee Year of of Saint Francis and the Friars of Our Lady of Consolation celebrate their 100th anniversary as a Province, this year's festivities are very special and expected to draw great attendance.
Registration for the Children's Choir is required and parents can register their children by visiting www.olcshrine.com/assumption-music or emailing the basilica’s Director of Music Ministries, Mr. Anthony Gallina, at music@olcshrine.com.