Our Sorrowful Mother's Ministry ~ A Healing and Reconciliation Ministry

Directions/Lodging

We are only one hour from St. Louis, Missouri! We sit right on I-70 and are close to I-57, very easy to reach by car or by plane.

Link to Google Maps

Coming from the north or east:

Take Interstate 57 south to Interstate 70 west to Vandalia exit #63.
Turn left off ramp at 2nd stoplight.
Turn right onto Veterans Ave.
At stoplight at Jay's Inn, turn left onto 8th St.
Go 10 blocks and turn left onto St. Clair.

Coming from the west:

Take Interstate 70 east to Vandalia exit #61.
Turn right off ramp and go one and a half miles.
Turn left onto 8th St. (at RR tracks).
Make immediate right onto St. Clair.

Rooms/Where to Stay
When reserving a room at any of the hotels in Vandalia, please ask for the OSMM rate. It will be a much better rate than what you would normally receive.

Jay's Inn	(618) 283-1200
Days Inn	(618) 283-4400
Ramada Inn	(618) 283-1400
Travelodge	(618) 283-2363
Gathering Place B & B	(618) 283-0063
Holiday Inn Express	(618) 283-0010

Meals

There are a variety of both fast food and sit-down restaurants in the immediate area. However, a parish group also regularly offers food on site in the parish hall at a very reasonable cost.

OSMM

All of our events are consecrated and dedicated to Our Sorrowful Mother. Our retreats are centered around the Eucharist in a gentle and accepting atmosphere where you can open up your heart to Jesus even more, or invite Him back into your life or those of your loved ones.

OSMM is:

–a ministry of reconciliation
–a ministry of relationships
–a ministry of servants
–a ministry to other ministries
–a place of safety; a haven
–a place of strength and opening the door to hope
–a place where you are met and accepted where you are, without expectations

OSMM Music

is provided by inspirational Catholic singers Annie Karto and Matthew Baute.
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Partner with OSMM

We are not funded by any official Church structure, and so we rely solely on the generosity of private individuals. God blesses small gifts from people like you, and tremendous things are accomplished. To help us with our work, please consider making a tax-deductible donation. Thank you!