• Illinois Bishops Warn Against Extreme Abortion Legislation in General Assembly
    Illinois Bishops Warn Against Extreme Abortion Legislation in General Assembly
    February 25, 2019
    As Illinois faces so many pressing issues involving human life and dignity, it is incomprehensible that our elected officials have decided the pressing issue of the day is to enhance the chances that the lives of the most vulnerable and voiceless will be taken. Their efforts, similar to recent actions in New York and Virginia, focus on corrupting our God-given right to life and sowing unnecessary division. CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL STORY.
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  • Man of the Shroud Exhibit / January 25-27, 2019
    Man of the Shroud Exhibit / January 25-27, 2019
    January 16, 2019
    Marytown is proud to announce the return of the Man of the Shroud Exhibit. This exhibit presents the results of a comprehensive scientific, historical and forensic study of the Shroud of Turin, which has long been venerated by the faithful and is believed by many to be the burial cloth of Jesus of Nazareth. CLICK NEWS TITLE FOR FULL INFORMATION.
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  • Fr. Caliente to lead Divine Mercy Hour of Prayer for our Bishops on Saturday, January 5 at 3:00 pm
    Fr. Caliente to lead Divine Mercy Hour of Prayer for our Bishops on Saturday, January 5 at 3:00 pm
    January 3, 2019
    Join Fr. Ervin Pio M. Caliente from the Confraternity of Jesus at Marytown on Saturday, January 5. He will lead the 3:00pm Holy Hour of Mercy to pray for our Bishops who are on a historic retreat at Mundelein Seminary.
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  • Patrick McCormack Show | Relevant Radio | Dec 22, 10:30 am
    Patrick McCormack Show | Relevant Radio | Dec 22, 10:30 am
    December 20, 2018
    Deacon Tom Gaida from Marytown will be interviewed on the Patrick McCormack show Saturday, December 22 at 10:30 am. The interview will be a discussion on the upcoming "Pray & Fast for Our Bishops" initiative that is being sponsored by Marytown, Relevant Radio and the St. John Paul II Eucharistic Adoration Association. The initiative is in response to the historic U.S. Bishop retreat called for by Pope Francis at the Mundelein Seminary from January 2-8, 2019.
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  • A Call to Pray & Fast for Our Bishops
    A Call to Pray & Fast for Our Bishops
    December 12, 2018
    JANUARY 2-8, 2019 Our US Catholic bishops will gather for a historic seven-day spiritual retreat at Mundelein Seminary in suburban Chicago. While our Bishops are in prayer we are calling all Catholics to intercessory prayer and fasting so their time spent on retreat will be truly guided by the Holy Spirit. CLICK NEWS TITLE FOR FULL INFORMATION.
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  • Novena to The Immaculate Conception
    Novena to The Immaculate Conception
    November 29, 2018
    Join the friends of the Marytown for the annual Novena to the Immaculate Conception. Each day of the novena we take time to honor our Blessed Mother by reflecting and praying for her intercession as we prepare for her feast day on December 8th. CLICK NEWS TITLE TO CONNECT TO THE 9 DAY NOVENA.
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  • Br. Martin's New Home
    Br. Martin's New Home
    October 15, 2018
    Marytown's beloved Br. Martin Schmitz, OFM Conv. has moved to the St. Joseph's Home run by the Little Sisters of the Poor in Palatine, IL where his health needs can be better met. Though he misses his brother friars, friends and longtime home of Marytown, he's at peace with his new arrangement. The friars ask everyone to keep him in their prayers and we ask our Blessed Mother to place her protective mantle over him. For details click on the NEWS TITLE.
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  • Mass Novena for the Healing of our Church
    Mass Novena for the Healing of our Church
    September 4, 2018
    Please join seminarians from Mundelein Seminary for nine Novena Masses at parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Chicago from Sept. 7 through Sept. 15. CLICK EVENT TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS & MASS SCHEDULE.
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  • Marytown Welcomes Our New Rector & Guardian
    Marytown Welcomes Our New Rector & Guardian
    August 23, 2018
    Marytown welcomes our new Rector and Guardian, Fr. Benedict M. La Volpe, OFM Conv. with open arms and joyful hearts!
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  • Fr. John Clote accepts new assignment
    Fr. John Clote accepts new assignment
    July 6, 2018
    Letter to Friends of the National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe at Marytown
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  • Word on Fire Daily Commentaries by Bishop Robert Barron
    July 6, 2018
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  • Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of Springfield, IL to receive 2018 Kolbe Award. READ MORE...
    Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of Springfield, IL to receive 2018 Kolbe Award. READ MORE...
    April 13, 2018
    The National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe at Marytown announces the Most Reverend Thomas John Paprocki, Bishop of the Diocese of Springfield, IL will be honored with the 2018 Kolbe Award on Saturday, August 11.
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  • Bishop Robert Barron's daily Lent Reflections
    February 13, 2018
    Be sure to check our website for daily Lent Reflections from Bishop Barron. These inspirational reflections will help us on our journey of Lent in preparation for Easter.
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  • New Confessionals - Blessing on Sunday, February 11
    New Confessionals - Blessing on Sunday, February 11
    January 2, 2018
    Our two new classical confessionals are scheduled to be installed the week of February 5! Then on Sunday, February 11, we will bless the confessionals after the 11:00 AM Healing & Anointing Masse. Hand-crafted from quarter sawn oak with walnut inlay, these spectacular confessionals truly give glory to Our Lord and the life-giving Sacrament of Reconciliation. We sincerely thank all who donated to our Chapel Preservation Fund and designated confessional donations, which helped make this possible.
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  • Click here for Advent & Christmas Mass Schedule
    December 11, 2017
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  • 100th Year of Fatima Closing Celebration - October 13
    October 18, 2017
    Click above to view our Closing Celebration (rosary & organ concert) dedicated to the 100th Anniversary Year of Fatima.
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