Grotto Theater Ministries
We offer live sacred theater pilgrimages to the diocesan pilgrimage site
- The St Malo Grotto and Shrine in St Malo, Manitoba -
and bring prayerful, living meditations to parishes within
the Archdiocese of St Boniface.
Our ministry brings to life Christian devotions and stories from the Bible through
prayerful acting and sacred music. These unique living meditations hope to transcend
theater, and offer a truly meditative, moving experience to all our pilgrim audience
members in a creative and inspiring way. Join us at the Grotto or attend a local parish
presentation and allow yourself to experience the beauty of sacred theater.
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Next Presentation:
Our Lady’s Legacy Weekend Event
​September 13th & 14th, 2025
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featuring Bilingual Mass and Latin Mass, Guest Speaker Tim Staples from Catholic Answers,
(who will be available to sign his book you are welcome to purchase at the Weekend Event) and a return to our inaugural play, “Our Lady’s Legacy”: the chaplet of the Seven Sorrows of Mary.
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Our play is brought to life with a cast of 50+, exquisite costumes, live music and
live voice overs throughout, all set in the beautiful St Malo Grotto and Shrine,
a diocesan pilgrimage jubilee site, located 45 minutes south of Winnipeg, off Hwy 59.
​See more information below and on the Upcoming Events page!
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Services and Info
De la Grotte Ave: Located directly east off Hwy 59, across from the town of St. Malo
Parking
We have ample parking available in the Grotto grounds. When you pull through the first gated archway you will be met by a parking attendant to help guide you.
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This event is wheelchair accessible. Please see the Transportation Services sign at the end of the gravel driveway past the black gate in order to be accommodated.
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Please contact: grottotheater@gmail.com​
for more information
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Seating:
This is a family friendly event with first come seating in the pews. Pilgrims are also able to bring their own chairs if they prefer but are limited to where they are able to sit.
Washrooms:
Portable washrooms available on site at the theater level, and new washrooms with running water available at the entrance level.
Ticket Price
A Freewill Offering will be collected via baskets after the play, and after our guest speaker's talk. Suggested donation of $10 per person, $5 per child, $30 family
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New This Year:
Sponsorship Opportunity for Individuals and for Businesses - See "Sponsorship Opportunities" Tab at the top of webpage for Sponsorship Package Opportunities
All donations are allocated to covering expenses for the current play weekend event and future weekend events and are accounted for through the St. Malo parish. Cheques can be made payable to
St. Malo Parish. Please put "Grotto Theater Ministries" or "GTM" in the memo.
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Please use an envelope and fill in ALL the required info on it if you would like a tax receipt.
Others
Approximate run time of Play: 1hr 15 minutes
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New this year: Latin High Mass
We will have a number of missals available for the congregation. We recommend bringing your own Latin Mass missal if you have and a small blanket or pillow to kneel.
"Laudate" is a free app that also contains the Latin Missal, under the tab "Daily Readings & Saint of the Day" then "Latin Mass"​
Approximate run time of this Mass is 1h30mins. ​
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Gift and Devotions booths: Beautiful devotional items for sale, including new Grotto Theater Ministries merchandise, which makes a perfect gift!
Concessions are available:
This year featuring Blumenort Wieners from Country Meats!​​
Pilgrims are also welcome to bring their own food and enjoy a picnic at one of the various picnic locations on the entrance level.
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Lost and Found: please inquire with St. Malo Parish
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Address
De la Grotte Ave
St. Malo, MB
Contact
Photography by:
- Leanne Doell of Leanne Doell Photography
- Anthony Baumgartner of Anthony is Media
- Amanda Derksen of Amanda Marguerite Photography
- Miranda Hutlet
- Elena Giesbrecht
All photos used with permission.
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