St. Marianne Cope Home Garden Shrine

The St. Marianne Cope Home Garden Shrine is a historic garden in Utica honoring Saint Marianne Cope, who grew up in the city and later became a Franciscan sister known for her work with people with leprosy in Hawaii. It is a quiet place to visit and reflect on her life of service.

The garden represents her love of nature, with the flowers, trees and vegetables she planted to add beauty to people’s lives. Saint Marianne was declared a saint in 2012, a milestone that put her Utica roots in the spotlight.

What to Know

• The garden honors Saint Marianne’s love of flowers, trees and vegetables.
• Saint Marianne Cope was declared a saint in 2012.
• She grew up in Utica before joining the Franciscan sisters.
• The site is featured by Oneida County Tourism.