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Join the National March for Life on Friday, January 21 in Washington D.C. For full details CLICK ON NEWS TITLE!

On Sunday, October 10th the faithful will come together at Marytown to join the Coast-to-Coast Rosary Rally to pray for Life, Marriage and Religious Liberty. CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS.

COMING THIS FALL! From September 22 – October 31, 2021, 40 DAYS FOR LIFE is conducting a worldwide life-saving campaign on behalf of the unborn. HELP SAVE LIVES by praying for an end to abortion in your community. CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS.

Join us on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 3:00 PM at Cook Park in downtown Libertyville, IL for recitation of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, recitation of the Holy Rosary, outdoor celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, Eucharistic Corpus Christi Procession and Benediction with the Most Blessed Sacrament!

Faithful For Life: God’s plan for Life, Marriage & Family | Saturday, May 15, 2021

Join us across the Midwest as we pray for our nation to respect and defend the Dignity & Sanctity of Life. In January 2021, we're bringing the March to you! Join us in Chicago or one of 6 stops around the Midwest. CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS.

Join pro-lifers on Saturday, December 12th (Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Unborn) at 1:30 P.M., as they Christmas Carol at the Waukegan Planned Parenthood. They will bring the hope and joy of Christmas to one of the world's darkest places - the abortion clinic - in hopes that the familiar songs of Christmas carols will save a life. CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS.

COMING THIS FALL! From September 23 – November 1, 2020, 40 DAYS FOR LIFE is conducting a worldwide life-saving campaign on behalf of the unborn. Vigils will be held outside of abortion clinics 24/7 across the globe, including in the Chicagoland area. CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS.

This important new short film, to be released on the feast of St. Maximilian, Friday, August 14, beautifully and eloquently captures the essence of the MI: total consecration to the Immaculata in the evangelical spirit of St. Maximilian Kolbe. CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS.

Since we cannot gather in person for our traditional May Crowing ceremony, please join us on Sunday, May 3rd at 1:00pm for Mundelein Seminary's virtual May Crowning. CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS.

The Pope announced that on Friday, March 27 he will preside over a moment of prayer on the sagrato of St Peter’s Basilica, the platform at the top of the steps immediately in front of the façade of the Church. “I invite everyone to participate spiritually through the means of communication”, he said. The ceremony will consist in readings from the Scriptures, prayers of supplication, and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament; and will conclude with Pope Francis giving the Urbi et orbi Blessing, with the possibility of gaining a plenary indulgence for all those who listen to it live through the various forms of communication. CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS.

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the MAGNIFICAT spiritual guide is being offered for FREE throughout the month of May to assist the faithful in their prayer life. CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS.

Today, Wednesday March 18, the Holy Father invited us all to pray together with him tomorrow Thursday, March 19, 2020, the Luminous mysteries of the Rosary. This will be done worldwide at 9 pm local Roman time. Following the worldwide outbreak of the coronavirus, many people from all over the world are enduring difficult times. In this challenging context, Lent can be a good opportunity to contemplate the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ by praying the Rosary for all those who are suffering.

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic the Marytown Gift Shop will be operating on shorter hours. Our new Gift Shop hours are as follows: Monday – Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM; Saturday: 9 AM - 4 PM; Sunday: CLOSED

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Marytown's liturgy schedule has changed. CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS

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.

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.

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.

Annually, on the first Sunday in October, LIFE CHAIN invites the churches in every city and town across North America to stand on a designated local sidewalk and pray 90 minutes for the end of abortion. CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS.

COMING THIS FALL! From September 25 – November 3, 2019, 40 DAYS FOR LIFE is conducting a worldwide life-saving campaign on behalf of the unborn. Vigils will be held outside of abortion clinics 24/7 across the globe, including in the Chicagoland area. CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS.