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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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Kolbe Novena -
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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Plan a Pilgrimage
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
WORD ON FIRE WEEKLY COMMENTARIES ON FAITH & CULTURE - BISHOP ROBERT BARRON
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Today's Readings
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Reading 1 Is 26:7-9, 12, 16-19Responsorial Psalm Ps 102:13-14ab and 15, 16-18, 19-21Gospel Mt 11:28-30
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Events
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Saturday, August 11, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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. CLICK EVENT TITLE ABOVE FOR MORE INFORMATION
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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.