• Corpus Christi Eucharistic Celebration
    Corpus Christi Eucharistic Celebration
    May 27, 2021
    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!
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  • Speak Out Illinois 2021 Conference
    Speak Out Illinois 2021 Conference
    April 20, 2021
    Faithful For Life: God’s plan for Life, Marriage & Family | Saturday, May 15, 2021
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  • March for Life Chicago 2021
    March for Life Chicago 2021
    December 15, 2020
    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.
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  • Christmas Carols at Waukegan Planned Parenthood
    Christmas Carols at Waukegan Planned Parenthood
    December 2, 2020
    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.
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  • 40 DAYS FOR LIFE Worldwide Life-Saving Campaign 2020
    40 DAYS FOR LIFE Worldwide Life-Saving Campaign 2020
    August 31, 2020
    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.
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  • Militia of the Immaculata Movie!
    Militia of the Immaculata Movie!
    July 22, 2020
    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.
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  • Virtual May Crowining at USML, Sunday, May 3
    Virtual May Crowining at USML, Sunday, May 3
    April 21, 2020
    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.
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  • Special Urbi et Orbi blessing by Pope Francis on Friday, March 27
    Special Urbi et Orbi blessing by Pope Francis on Friday, March 27
    March 25, 2020
    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.
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  • FREE MAGNIFICAT SPIRITUAL GUIDE
    FREE MAGNIFICAT SPIRITUAL GUIDE
    March 20, 2020
    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.
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  • Pray the Rosary with Pope Francis on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 3:00 PM
    Pray the Rosary with Pope Francis on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 3:00 PM
    March 19, 2020
    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.
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  • Shortened Maryown Gift Shop Hours
    March 17, 2020
    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
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  • Liturgical Update Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
    March 13, 2020
    Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Marytown's liturgy schedule has changed. CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS
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  • 2020 Men of Christ Conference, March 14, Milwaukee, WI
    2020 Men of Christ Conference, March 14, Milwaukee, WI
    January 31, 2020
    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.
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  • Marytown Celebrates 800 Years of the First Nativity Scene
    Marytown Celebrates 800 Years of the First Nativity Scene
    January 13, 2020
    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.
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  • 2020 March for Life Chicago
    2020 March for Life Chicago
    December 31, 2019
    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.
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  • National Life Chain Sunday, October 6, 2019
    National Life Chain Sunday, October 6, 2019
    October 1, 2019
    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.
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  • 40 DAYS FOR LIFE Worldwide Life-Saving Campaign
    40 DAYS FOR LIFE Worldwide Life-Saving Campaign
    July 26, 2019
    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.
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  • Pro-Life Action League
    Pro-Life Action League "Face the Truth" Tour 2019
    July 5, 2019
    In response to the sweeping new abortion bill recently signed into law in Illinois, the Pro-Life Action League will sponsor the 2019 Chicago Area Face the Truth Tour from Friday, July 12th through Saturday, July 20th. CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS.
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  • Friars Minor Conventual Elect New Minister General
    Friars Minor Conventual Elect New Minister General
    May 28, 2019
    On May 25, 2019, the Ordinary General Chapter of the Friars Minor Conventual elected Friar Carlos Alberto Trovarelli as the new Minister General of their religious family. The election took place at the Sacred Convent in Assisi. CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS
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  • Relic of St. Jean Vianney to visit Marytown
    Relic of St. Jean Vianney to visit Marytown
    April 9, 2019
    On Monday, June 3, 2019, the incorrupt heart of St. Jean Vianney will arrive at Marytown for veneration. The Shrine of Ars, France, has entrusted the Knights of Columbus with this relic for a national tour in the U.S., from November 2018 through early June 2019. The Knights of Columbus welcomes this special opportunity to offer for veneration a major relic of the patron of parish priests, whose holiness and integrity is a model for clergy and laity alike. CLICK ON NEWS TITLE FOR FULL DETAILS
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