Happy Easter!

As the Marian Fathers prepare for the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy, Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, director of Association of Marian Helpers, extends an Easter blessing to you:

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On Oct. 28, the Church celebrates the Feast Day of Sts. Simon and Jude, apostles of the Lord who zealously preached to the nations. Father Dan Cambra, MIC, tells their story.

Eight missionaries, sent to proclaim the Gospel to the Huron people in North America, suffered terrible martyrdom at the hands of the Iroquois. We celebrate them on Oct. 19. Here, in brief, is the story of St. John de Brebeuf, St. Isaac Jogues, and their companions.