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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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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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News
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July 6
Letter to Friends of the National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe at Marytown -
July 6Be sure to check our website for weekly Reflections from Bishop Barron.
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catholic resources
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Ez 12:1-12Responsorial Psalm Ps 78:56-57, 58-59, 61-62Gospel Mt 18:21–19:1
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Events
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Tuesday, August 21, 7:00 PM
Join us on Tuesday, August 21, for a Mass of reconciliation and healing with presider, Bishop George Rassas, Archdiocese of Chicago, Vicar for Vicariate I. Sponsored by Kolbe House Jail Ministry & Marytown Prison Ministry, this special Mass will be offered for the incarcerated, their families, and all victims of crime on the vigil of the Queenship of Mary, seeking Our Lady’s powerful intercession on their behalf. CLICK EVENT TITLE ABOVE FOR MORE INFORMATION -
Friday, October 12, 7:00 PM
Join us on Friday, October 12, when Marytown presents a panel of experts who will answer your questions regarding planned giving. Planned giving is sometimes referred to as gift-planning or legacy-giving. It’s a way to support non-profits that enable philanthropic individuals to make larger gifts than they could make from ordinary income. For example, did you know that giving stock can be more beneficial than giving cash? They will also offer insight on new tax law giving opportunities. For additional information and to register CLICK EVENT TITLE ABOVE.
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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. Click below to view. -
Catholic Resources
WORD ON FIRE WEEKLY COMMENTARIES ON FAITH & CULTURE - BISHOP ROBERT BARRON