 Marian Valley
The Shrine of Our Lady Help of Christians is situated on Beechmont
Rd, 10km from Canungra and south of Brisbane on the Gold Coast.
At Marian Valley there are many beautiful chapels, donated by generous
benefactors including different ethnic communities. Many of them were
assisted in the construction by Marian Valley volunteers. All who
have contributed to the presence of these chapels give witness to
their faith, devotion and love for God and for Our Lady.
The main Chapel is known as the Black Madonna Chapel. It houses a
true copy of the Miraculous Icon of Our Lady of Czestochowa. The Chapel
seats approximately 500 outside under shelter.
One of the most beautiful and inspiring aspects of Marian Valley
are the outdoor Stations of the Cross with their lifesize figures
that move you to humility, devotion and prayer.
St Joseph's Hermitage Retreat Centre at the Shrine of Our Lady Help
of Christians provides an opportunity for extended solitude, prayer
and spiritual renewal. Accommodation (self-contained) available for
small groups, couples, families and individuals.
Throughout the year there is an active schedule of special feasts
on the Calendar. Many ethnic groups make annual pilgrimages to Marian
Valley, some of these coincide with celebrations throughout the liturgical
year.
The Shrine is open daily, with Mass, the Rosary and Exposition of
the Most Blessed Sacrament.
Mementos of your visit to Marian Valley are available at the Piety
Shop together with the regular newsletter Mary's Rose.
Contact us for any enquiries about Marian Valley or to make Prayer
Requests.
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Central Shrine
The central Shrine is to our Lady Help of Christians
- Patroness of Australia.
Main Chapel
The main Chapel is the Black Madonna Chapel
Stations of the
Cross
The Stations of the Cross enrich the natural beauty of Marian Valley.
Retreat Centre
The Retreat Centre provides a place to experience solitude, prayer
and spiritual renewal.
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