A new marian Shrine
in Washington State
Our Inspiration
Mary’s mantle embraces the entire Archdiocese of Seattle, from Vancouver to Bellingham, weaving through our history and future. Our region carries a rich legacy of devotion to Mary, reaching back to Chief Seattle and his daughter, Princess Angeline, who was known for walking the streets of Seattle with a rosary in hand.
Time and again, Mary has served as a bridge between communities and her Son. Inspired by her enduring presence, we propose building a sacred pilgrimage space to celebrate the next chapter of Mary’s relationship with the Pacific Northwest and to bring renewal to our region.
A New Marian Shrine in Seattle
In partnership with the Western Dominican Province and with the support of the Archdiocese of Seattle, we are honored to pioneer a new Marian shrine in Washington State, guided by our founding Executive Director, Rossanna Ryan. Our hope is to create a sacred refuge of mercy and grace—a place where even the most wounded souls can find healing in Mary’s tender love and powerful protection.
The name, location, and design of this shrine remain part of a prayerful journey, one we undertake with Our Blessed Mother and the broader Catholic community.
During this pivotal concept phase, listening to the Catholic community is essential to bringing this vision to life. If you feel called to help Our Blessed Mother touch as many hearts as possible, we invite you to connect with Rossanna at rossanna.ryan@ferryfound.org.