YOURS TRULY IN FRONT OF THE MIRACLE STAIRCASE UP TO THE CHOIR LOFT AT LORETTO CHAPEL IN SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO.

Loretto Chapel and The Miracle Staircase

My good friend Charles Pollard first told me about The Miracle Staircase at Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe, New Mexico.  Charles had seen a documentary on television and enthusiastically told me the amazing story behind the Chapel and its mysterious, and some say miraculous, staircase which provides access to the choir loft.  After reading about the Chapel and the staircase I decided that the next time I visited Santa Fe I would stop by to experience this special place.  I did exactly that on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 3, 2025, as part of a little rock art excursion.  I enjoy visiting churches and cathedrals of all stripes and persuasions and I certainly enjoyed my visit to Loretto Chapel.  Indeed, I was in the midst of some medical problems during my visit to Santa Fe and I found the Chapel to be a comforting and healing place.  Below are some of the photos I took on my visit.  Thank you Charles, for making me aware of this wonderful place and for encouraging me to experience it in person!  

THERE WAS A CONSTANT STREAM OF VISITORS TO LORETTO CHAPEL DURING THE TIME I SPENT THERE, ALL WANTING TO SEE THE MIRACLE STAIRCASE UP TO THE CHOIR LOFT.
THE STAIRCASE IS STUNNING WHEN YOU SEE IT UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL.
THE STAIRCASE AS VIEWED FROM THE BACK OF THE CHAPEL, UNDERNEATH THE CHOIR LOFT.
THE HANDRAIL WAS ADDED LATER -- I CAN'T IMAGINE CLIMBING THESE STAIRS WITHOUT A HANDRAIL!
WHAT A GLORIOUS SIGHT!
BEAUTIFUL!
I TOOK THIS PHOTO WHILE STANDING RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE ALTAR AT LORETTO CHAPEL.
A SMALL MODEL OF THE STAIRCASE NEAR THE SIDE ENTRANCE TO THE CHAPEL.
A BEAUTIFUL HOLY WATER STOUP LOCATED NEAR THE SIDE ENTRANCE TO LORETTO CHAPEL.

Here is a short You Tube documentary that discusses the many questions and mysteries that surround the staircase at Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe.  

I am grateful that I was able to spend some time at Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe, New Mexico.  If you are ever in the area, I would highly recommend a visit!  You might also consider stopping by Sanctuario de Chimayo and the La Cieneguilla Petroglyph Site, which are both located near Santa Fe.  Safe travels!