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Welcome To Marytown
The National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe at Marytown is a place of pilgrimage for the faithful and is dedicated to promoting the witness and life of St. Maximilian, a Conventual Franciscan friar and priest, martyred in the Holocaust. Located in the Archdiocese of Chicago, Marytown is a very special place filled with artistic beauty, cultural and historical significance, and deep spiritual renewal.
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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, as well as 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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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. -
News
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April 13
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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Events
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Friday, June 1, 7:00 PM
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Saturday, June 2
Featured conference speaker will be Fr. Richard Simon. CLICK EVENT TITLE ABOVE FOR MORE INFORMATION -
Saturday, June 23, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Br. Augustine Kelly, OFM, Conv. will present the character and work of John the Baptist in a way that makes this often misunderstood and distant saint -- personable, approachable and very significant for our troubled times. Freewill offering. CLICK EVENT TITLE ABOVE FOR MORE INFORMATION -
Saturday, August 11
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 -
September 13 - September 20
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