As we prepare for the future, we are revisiting a few things that need a professional approach that builds on what we have learned. The idea is to build on what is here in a way that gives a lasting experience to all who are touched by Our Lady’s hope.
One of those areas is the establishment of the “brand”, the image that relates to the experience. We have been working closely with a graphic designer to build that “brand” in a way that reinforces Our Lady’s message and call. The image should be simple, clear, and consistent. An image that will invoke a fond remembrance of the serenity of this place, the message of Our Lady, imitation of the Holy Family, and the Peace of Christ.
This graphic will represent the Center. The central image is a flowering lily before a shield. The lily represents the gift Our Lady is offering us, and the shield represents the United States of America. Together they represent the hope Our Lady has for our country and the world!
We will be rolling out this new logo and associated graphics over the rest of this year. It’s a big job that will impact the look of the Our Lady, Patroness of America Center.
I recently spoke with Bishop Kevin Rhoades about the progress here in Rome City. He said the fruits are good! This is a powerful statement from our bishop, recognizing Our Lady’s work in bringing the Peace of Christ to our pilgrims and those practicing the devotion around the country.
I have no way of knowing what he is seeing and hearing from people, but it occurred to me that he may be unaware of many of the favors being granted. If we receive a favor from the intercession of Our Lady or Sr. Mary Ephrem, and we do not make it known, then Bishop Rhoades will be denied the full picture, and Heaven’s generosity will be hidden and underappreciated.
Please, if you have received an answered prayer, a healing, or some other favor, please call the office or fill out the form below. Your reply will be confidential and shared only with the Diocese.
The devotion to Our Lady, Patroness of America, is growing very quickly! The fruits are good. Heaven is answering the prayers of those seeking Our Lady’s intercession. Amazing things are happening. Grace builds upon Graces received. Please share your favors!
Please click below to share, or if you would prefer to share via phone, call me at 260-303-4990
-Al Langsenkamp, Executive Director (Volunteer)
On September 24th, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen will be beatified in Saint Louis, Missouri. The beatification Mass will be celebrated by Cardinal Luis Tagle, who will serve as the papal representative. Surrounding the Mass will be a series of other events in both his home diocese of Peoria and in Saint Louis, so pilgrims can prepare for and celebrate this historic and momentous occasion. Amongst these events is a daylong Sheen Expo. The Our Lady, Patroness of America Center is honored to be one of the many exhibitors for this event. We will be sharing the devotion with around 75,000 pilgrims who are expected to attend.
Archbishop Sheen and the Archbishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Archbishop John Francis Noll were close friends and shared the vast vineyard that was Catholic media. These men were pioneers in bringing Catholic teaching to the media through television, radio, and news. Archbishop Fulton Sheen attended Archbishop Noll’s funeral in Fort Wayne in 1956.
The last beatification that took place in the United States was the beatification of Solanus Casey, OFM, in 2017. Blessed Solanus Casey was also a dear friend of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, living at Saint Felix in Huntington for around 10 years. During his residency there, Archbishop Noll was the bishop of the diocese and would have frequented the nearby Victory Noll Center.


