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Welcome To Marytown
The National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe at Marytown is a place of pilgrimage for the faithful dedicated to promoting the witness and life of St. Maximilian, a Conventual Franciscan friar and priest, martyred in the Holocaust. It is filled with artistic beauty, cultural and historical significance, and deep spiritual renewal.Our Mission:To serve the Gospel and the Church by forming Eucharistic disciples in prayer, evangelization, works of mercy, and Marian consecration in the spirit of St. Maximilian Kolbe.
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2020 MI Marian Consecration Classes
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A SPECIAL PLACE OF PRAYER
The National Shrine includes the Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, an educational Holocaust exhibit, and the relics of Saint Maximilian, a full service Retreat & Conference Center and the biggest Christian Bookstore and Gift Shop between Chicago and Milwaukee!
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Encounter God Anew
With an increased sense of rootlessness in our society, a pilgrimage invites us to stop and reconnect with what is important in our lives
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January 31
It’s not just a conference. It’s about changing our world, one man at a time. Today more than ever, Catholic men need answers. Balancing commitments to faith, family, and work can sometimes seem to be an impossible task. How can these very important but distinct areas of life be reconciled? CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS.Read More -
January 13
Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) and The National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe at Marytown celebrate eight centuries of the first Nativity scene created by St. Francis of Assisi! CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS.Read More -
December 31
On Saturday, January 11, 2020 take a stand in defense of the dignity of human life by joining thousands in the March for Life Chicago. The march begins at 1:00 pm with a rally at Daley Plaza at 50 W. Washington Street, Chicago. CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS.Read More
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Jas 1:12-18Responsorial Psalm 94:12-13a, 14-15, 18-19Gospel Mk 8:14-21
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Enjoy highlights from the sacred music concert performed on April 28, 2018 to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of St. Maximilian Kolbe's Priestly Ordination.