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Reliquary in Chapel at Motherhouse. Blessed Marianne's remains were transferred to this reliquary on her Feastday on January 23, 2009 |
Shrine & Museum of Blessed Marianne Cope
Sisters of Saint Francis Motherhouse
1024 Court Street
Syracuse, NY 13208
Visiting Hours 1-5 P.M.
Wednesdays & Saturdays
(Call ahead for possible holiday closings)
Please call ahead for for large group tours
(315) 422-7999 Email: mmariannecause@a-znet.com
At the present time in the Blessed Marianne Museum at the Court Street Motherhouse of the Sisters of Saint Francis in Syracuse, there are a number of rooms near the Shrine for relics, other significant items and materials related to her Cause. A main display room was dedicated in 1999 and presently the museum has been expanded to four exhibit rooms with an adjoining small office and a private archival room.
These colorful rooms are of great interest to visitors with their exceptional number of relics and primary documents. All four rooms have historical documents and pictorial representations.
Exhibit Room One: As one enters the door of the main display room, one's attention is drawn to a well lighted area with inbuilt wall exhibit cases with personal items all touched by Mother Marianne as well as bright photos on the walls of recent happenings such as her Beatification. One's attention is taken by a large mural on a side wall entitled "The Story of Mother Marianne" with photos illustrating her life from birth to death. In one wall cabinet, the original poetic tribute for the radiant ministry of the Franciscan nuns that Robert Louis Stevenson gave into her possession personally catches most visitors' admiration.
The Main Display Room |
Exhibit Room Two: The Hawaiian Islands Room. Mother Marianne's service in Hawaii is commemorated by a poster display of important events of her life in Hawaii and contributions; an exhibit case of Mother Marianne's religious articles; collages of photos taken at Molokai featuring those who served at the settlement during and after her time; Mother's medical scales. Several relics of Blessed Damien are in a wall cabinet including such treasures as a vestment, a cruet, a cane and his medical book.
The Main Display Room |
Exhibit Room Three: The Communications Room. Photo albums of past and present; a television where relevant videos can be viewed.
Exhibit Room Four: Community origins and Central New York room. A poster display with significant facts of Mother Marianne's early family life and life in religion; an exhibit table with a representative copy of early registers of St. Joseph Hospital, Syracuse, with entries made by Mother.
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The mural in the main exhibit room resplendent with its numerous photos is nearly two feet high and 8 feet in length.Many of her famous quotations are integrated with dates, images, and important captions. The goal is to leave the viewer knowing much of the story of her life, her dedication and the people she touched and the works she initiated. Photos give much understanding of the sacrifices made in her life story making the total impact one of great emotion combined with a memorable learning experience. Visitors may leave their petitions to Blessed Marianne on the wall near the shrine.
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Directions
Link to Map
From the North: Take I-81 South, Exit 25 - Seventh North. At end of ramp, turn left and proceed straight until the road ends (1.3 miles). Turn right onto Court Street, then turn left at next light onto
From the South: Take I-81 North, Exit 22 - Court Street. Bear left when coming off the exit. Don't take
From the West: Take I-690 East to Exit
From East: Take I-690 West to Exit
From the NYS Thruway: Take Exit 36, then get on I-81 South a very short way to Exit 25 - Seventh North. At end of ramp, turn left and proceed straight until the road ends (1.3 miles). Turn right onto Court Street, then left at next light onto