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February 9, 2023The dedication of the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine is at 11 a.m. Feb. 17 at 700 SE 89 St. in Oklahoma City.
The shrine will be the final resting place of Blessed Stanley and will also feature a museum and pilgrim center on the campus.
There will be indoor seating open to the public, but it will be limited. Outdoor seating and viewing will be available, weather permitting.
FAQs and information
Q: What time does the Mass start?
A: The dedication Mass will begin at 11 a.m.
Q: Will the dedication Mass be live-streamed?
A: Yes! The Mass will be live-streamed at archokc.org/live; the Archdiocese of OKC Facebook Page; YouTube Channel and EWTN.
Q: Will there be indoor seating open to the public?
A: Yes, there will be LIMITED indoor seating open to the public.
Q: Will the Mass be viewable outdoors?
A: Yes. There will be a large, outdoor screen with speakers in front of the shrine to broadcast the dedication Mass to the public outdoors.
Q: Is the outdoor viewing area covered?
A: No, the outdoor viewing area is not covered. Be sure and check the weather to dress accordingly. In the event of inclement weather, announcements will be made at rothershrine.org/dedication and on social media leading up to the dedication Mass.
Q: Will the Mass be bilingual?
A: Portions of the Mass will be in English and some parts will be in Spanish. The majority of the Mass will be in English.
Q: How long will the Mass be?
A: Expect the Mass to be at least 2 hours.
Q: Are pets allowed?
A: Pets are not allowed.
Q: Are food and drink allowed inside the shrine church?
A: Food and drink are NOT permitted inside of the shrine church.
Q: Where will guests park?
A: There will be some parking on the shrine campus open to the public. There will also be parking, with shuttle service, from Crossroads Church, adjacent to the shrine. There will be parking attendants and signage to direct traffic and parking.
Q: What time does the shrine open on Friday?
A: The campus will be open at 8 a.m., but those without reserved seating will not be permitted to enter the shrine church until 10:30 a.m.
Q: Where do I go when I get to the shrine?
A: There will be a large information tent in front of the shrine and people there will provide information.
Q: Will the Tepeyac Hill be open to the public?
A: Yes, the Tepeyac Hill area will be open to the public.
Q: Are backpacks/bags allowed inside of the shrine?
A: Backpacks will not be permitted during the dedication, and all purses/diaper bags may be subject to search before entering the shrine before the dedication.
Q: Are strollers allowed inside of the shrine church?
A: With the limited seating available inside for the dedication Mass, strollers will not be allowed inside.
Q: Can I bring a folding chair to watch the Mass outside?
A: Yes, personal folding chairs will be permitted to view the Mass outside.
Q: Is smoking allowed on the shrine campus?
A: No.
