HomeMadonna, Queen of the Universe National Shrine is a Catholic parish located in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1954 by the Don Orione Fathers, it serves as the headquarters for the Don Orione order in the United States. The shrine features a 35-foot-tall bronze and copper statue of the Blessed Mother, created by the Italian-Jewish sculptor Arrigo Minerbi, which was dedicated by Archbishop Richard Cushing in the same year. Key charitable initiatives include support for local families facing funeral and housing expenses, as well as educational projects in the Philippines and Kenya through the Proyecto Solidario program.
