What Are the Gregorian Masses?
The Gregorian Masses are a series of 30 consecutive Masses celebrated without interruption for the soul of a recently departed loved one. Their purpose is to obtain God’s grace for the deceased and prepare them to enter the Kingdom of Heaven.
This tradition dates back to the 6th century, when Saint Gregory the Great founded a monastery where priests celebrated a daily Mass for the dead over 30 consecutive days. The practice is rooted in a personal experience of Pope Gregory the Great himself, who witnessed how a religious soul passed from purgatory to Glory following 30 uninterrupted Masses offered on his behalf.
Can Gregorian Masses be offered for more than one soul?
No. The Gregorian Masses are offered exclusively for one soul, and are particularly intended for those who have recently passed away.
Is a donation required? How much do the Gregorian Masses cost?
The Gregorian Masses are not a commercial service — they are a sacred offering. The faithful are invited to make a voluntary donation, known as a stipend, to a priest or religious community for the celebration of Mass for a specific intention.
By making this offering, the person becomes more intimately united to Christ, who offered Himself in the Sacred Host, thereby obtaining more abundant spiritual fruits (Letter of Pope Paul VI, «Firma in Traditione», June 13, 1974).
The stipend also serves as a concrete way for the faithful to contribute to the sustenance of the priest and to the mission of the diocese or religious community.
Suggested donations:
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Single Mass | COP $25,000 |
| 30 Consecutive Gregorian Masses | COP $750,000 |
| 30 Consecutive Gregorian Masses | USD $190 |
The suggested amount reflects what the Holy See considers a reasonable monthly contribution to support a priest in his pastoral ministry — equivalent to thirty individual Mass stipends, one per day. If this amount is not possible, any offering that helps sustain the priest during that month is gratefully welcomed.
What are these offerings used for?
The stipend supports the priests who will celebrate the Masses for the requested intention and for the intentions of the Church. It also helps fund various missionary and apostolic projects carried out by the community.
How to Make a Payment
Domestic and International Transfers — Bancolombia SWIFT Code: COLOCOBM Savings Account No. 247-214711-83 Bogotá D.C., Colombia
Payments may also be sent via Western Union or MoneyGram.
Once payment is made, please send a photo of your receipt via WhatsApp to confirm your request.
How to Request Gregorian Masses
To request the Gregorian Masses, please send the following information to our WhatsApp number:
— Full name of the deceased or the person for whom the intention is offered. — Date of birth of the deceased. — Full name of the person making the offering.
📲 WhatsApp: +57 (300) 550 6670
We will confirm receipt of your payment and establish the dates of celebration promptly.
Your Privacy & Your Certificate
Your privacy is important to us. We do not sell, share, or exchange your personal information with any third party.
Upon confirmation of your request, we will send you — or the person you designate — an official certificate announcing the Gregorian Masses to be celebrated on behalf of your loved one.