Tours and presentations are held at 11:00 AM on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Group tours are available by appointment. The tour takes about 90 minutes, but they can go longer with many questions. If you can’t stay the whole time, you may leave at any time without offending the presenter.
The presentation reviews the history of the Kneipp Springs Sanitarium (Hospital), where patients with chronic illnesses such as tuberculosis and Spanish Flu were treated. The devotion to Our Lady, Patroness of America, is also explained as the historical roots that pass through Rome City, Indiana.
We will also visit the Oratory, the Bishop’s suite, and the Sister’s private chapel where Sr. Mary Ephrem was mystically inspired with the devotion to Our Lady, the Immaculate Virgin, Patroness of America.
While this presentation emphasizes the Catholic understanding of Salvation History, it is open to people of all faiths or those still searching.
Some days, we are unable to present due to staffing conflicts. To be safe, call to let us know you are coming.
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No presentation on October 7, 16, 18, 25: November 4, 15. 20, 22, 27
Presentations will be available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 11:00 A.M. (except as noted above). The presentations cover the history of the Our Lady, Patroness of America Center and the devotion to Our Lady, the Immaculate Virgin, Patroness of America.
If you are driving through and need to set an appointment, please call us at 260-303-4990
Latest News
America’s Patroness Meets America’s Youth – National Catholic Youth Conference 2025
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74th Anniversary, Pilgrim Walk Highligths
Our Lady Traveled 7.5 Miles To See Her Son. 240 Joined With Her Sunday, August 14, Our Lady blessed her pilgrims with beautiful weather. In return, they gave her love, prayer, and praise. Even more so, the Pilgrims gave Our Lord the praise, worship, and Adoration reserved only for Our Lord and Savior, which, of course, brought great joy to Our Lady. It was a day to remember with 50% growth in the event in just 1 year. Please see the highlight clip below for more details. It was a day to remember! https://youtu.be/yvmQl5bW3o8
Fr. Louis Fowoyo, 40th Ordination Anniversary
God certainly works in mysterious ways. Fr. Louis Fowoyo is the Pastor at St. Gaspar del Bufalo Catholic Church, here in Rome City. And by decree of Bishop Kevin Rhoades, he is pastor at the Oratory of the Holy Family. Father Louis is celebrating 40 years in the priesthood with us here in Rome City on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
October – Month of the Rosary
Our Lady of Victory, Our Lady of the RosaryRosary Nightly at the Oratory This tradition was established to commemorate Our Lady of the Rosary, whose feast is celebrated on October 7th, a date chosen to recognize the miraculous Christian victory at the Battle of Lepanto in 1571, which was attributed to the prayers of the Rosary. Growing out of the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, October is designated as the month of the Rosary, and we are encouraged to offer the Rosary each day during this month. As a suggestion, in addition to your personal intentions, please pray that the United States
Taking Her On The Road
Nearly 10 thousand pilgrims have visited the Our Lady, Patroness of America center so far this year. We have been blessed with a significant increase in pilgrims, and the word of Our Lady’s hope for America is spreading across this great land. Also, the number of international pilgrims has seen a significant increase! But in relation to the number of souls that need to hear this message for the sanctification of the family and the world, it is barely scratching the surface. That is why we are taking the message on the road. This fall, we will be exhibiting at
Introduction to True Devotion to Mary
Eighteen years ago, Deacon Cody encountered St. Louis Marie de Montfort and his spirituality of baptismal renewal and total consecration to Jesus through Mary in his classic work “True Devotion.” Since then, the saint has remained the guiding force behind Deacon’s ministry, which includes spiritual missions, retreats, workshops, and days of recollection. St. Louis de Montfort’s Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary is a profound spiritual practice that involves giving oneself completely to Mary, in order to belong entirely to Jesus through her. Below are the three video sessions from his weekend mini-retreat at the Oratory of the Holy Family.