The Grotto is one of the most sacred places of prayer on Notre Dame’s campus. At all times of the day and night, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors make their way to the Grotto for quiet reflection and prayer. Class Masses are held here during Reunion, the Rosary is said daily, and undergraduate students bookmark their time with first and last visits to the Grotto together. It is holy ground dedicated to Mary, the Mother of our Lord.

For 33 years, until her death in 1995, Clara Clements dedicated her life to fulfilling prayer requests and lighting candles at the Grotto for people who were unable to do so in person. The Notre Dame Alumni Association’s Prayer Team continues this blessed ministry by following in Clara’s footsteps.  

We welcome you to submit a prayer for yourself or on behalf of others. Your prayer will be offered at the Grotto by a volunteer, and a candle representing all prayer requests remains perpetually lit.

Please submit your Grotto request below. If you are having problems submitting your requests, please send requests to faith@nd.edu.