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North American Sanctity: St. Kateri Tekakwitha

She is called the “Lily of the Mohawks” and the “Genevieve of New France”: St. Kateri Tekakwitha (feast day: July 14 in the U.S.), the first Native American to be canonized. 

Our Lady of Licheń, pray for us!

The feast of Our Lady of Licheń is celebrated on July 2. Licheń is the second most frequently visited Marian shrine in Poland, after Czestochowa. The basilica and shrine, run by the Marian Fathers and opened in 2004, is the largest in Poland.

Our Lady's devotion to the Precious Blood

We can turn to Mary to aid us in honoring Jesus’ Most Precious Blood during the month of July, for our Lord’s Body and Blood, by which we are all saved, comes from Our Lady.

North American Sanctity: St. Junípero Serra

In St. Junípero Serra (feast day: July 1), we find a true “mercy priest.” He forsook everything in his life, including physical health and comforts, to give his life as a missionary for others.

The Game of Life: Hockey, Baseball, and Rosaries

Big moments and big names typically don’t faze Jon Greenberg, president of the Milwaukee Admirals and formerly with the Milwaukee Brewers — until life threw a curve ball and his faith was tested.

"Large and In Charge": St. Cyril of Alexandria

Saint Cyril of Alexandria, bishop and Doctor of the Church, whose feast day we celebrate on June 27, was a man of strong character, great devotion to orthodoxy, and faithful service to the Holy Father.

In John the Baptist, a Lesson for Us All

"Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall name him John" (Lk 1:13). June 24 is the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist.

Two Hearts, Side by Side

There's a good reason why the Feasts of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (June 12) and the Immaculate Heart of Mary (June 13) are celebrated next to each other.

An Ordination Weekend to remember!

Marian vocations are thriving! On Ordination Weekend, May 8 and 9, 2026, at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy, we welcomed three new Deacons and one new Priest for the Marian Congregation.

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