Tours and presentations are held at 11:00 AM on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Group tours are available by appointment. The tour takes about 90 minutes, but they can go longer with many questions. If you can’t stay the whole time, you may leave at any time without offending the presenter.
The presentation reviews the history of the Kneipp Springs Sanitarium (Hospital), where patients with chronic illnesses such as tuberculosis and Spanish Flu were treated. The devotion to Our Lady, Patroness of America, is also explained as the historical roots that pass through Rome City, Indiana.
We will also visit the Oratory, the Bishop’s suite, and the Sister’s private chapel where Sr. Mary Ephrem was mystically inspired with the devotion to Our Lady, the Immaculate Virgin, Patroness of America.
While this presentation emphasizes the Catholic understanding of Salvation History, it is open to people of all faiths or those still searching.
Some days, we are unable to present due to staffing conflicts. To be safe, call to let us know you are coming.
Regular Hours
Monday – Saturday 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM. If you need to visit outside these hours, call us. Grounds are open daily from 7:00 AM to sunset. Water founts always flowing.
Presentation and Tour
The presentations cover the history of the Our Lady, Patroness of America Center and the devotion to Our Lady, the Immaculate Virgin, Patroness of America.
Learn about Heaven’s plan for America to help Our Lady lead the world to peace.
These are the currently scheduled presentations. Please call if your group needs an unavailable date or a date after the last listed, and we will do our best to accommodate. Plan 2 hours for the presentation, tour, and questions. Reservations are not required, but please call us and share your plans so that, if anything changes, we can notify you. For dates beyond the last item, please call. If you are driving through and would like a presentation at a specific date and time, please call 260-303-4990. Call if you will be coming through outside those hours. Generally, we can accommodate your schedule.
There is no fee for the presentation.
| DATE & TIME | SPECIAL INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 - Thursday | Live Presentation |
| Aug 8, 2026 - Saturday | Live Presentation |
| Aug 11, 2026 - Tuesday | Recorded Video Presentation |
| Aug 13, 2026 - Thursday | Recorded Video Presentation |
| Aug 15, 2026 - Saturday | Recorded Video Presentation |
| Aug 18, 2026 - Tuesday | Live Presentation |
| Aug 20, 2026 - Thursday | Live Presentation |
| Aug 22, 2026 - Saturday | Live Presentation |
| Aug 25, 2026 - Tuesday | Live Presentation |
| Aug 27, 2026 - Thursday | Live Presentation |
| Aug 29, 2026 - Saturday | Live Presentation |
| Sept 1, 2026 - Tuesday | Recorded Video Presentation |
| Sept 3, 2026 - Tuesday | Live Presentation |
| Sept 5, 2026 - Saturday | First Saturday - Presentation after Mass and light meal. About 12:45 |
| For dates farther out, call us. 260-303-4990 | Reservations are highly recommended, but not required. If you have a reservation and we need to change the schedule we will call you. |
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