Veneration of the Relic of Saint Agnes, Virgin and Martyr
2022-08-05 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | IN
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Doors will close at 8:30 PM

First Saturday Mass - Bishop Kevin Rhoades, Mass, Chapel Blessing and Altar Consecration
2022-08-06 11:00 - 12:30 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
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Bishop Kevin Rhoades will offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and bless the Chapel at the Our Lady, Patroness of America Center. The Mass will celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration and the First Saturday Devotion.
Pinnacle Celebration Event of the Year

This will be a celebration! Bishop Rhoades, in addition to offering Holy Mass and blessing the Chapel, will be consecrating a new Altar of Sacrifice. And after that we will be celebrating with food and live entertainment.
The Rome City Volunteer Fire Department will be running the grill with food available for purchase at reasonable rates.
Due to the expected large turnout we will have overflow capacity for 400 additional pilgrims in our conference room, welcome center and outdoor tent. This is in addition the chapel capacity of 300. We have also added 200 parking spots of overflow parking.
Please RSVP!

Clergy RSVP here.
Please help us by using this RSVP link to let us know how many are attending. It will help us plan for this big day and ensure comfort for our pilgrims. Also, it gives us a way to contact you with updates.
We pray for a large turnout of pilgrims to give thanks for Bishop Rhoades allowing the establishment of the Our Lady, Patroness of America Center as a recognized pilgrimage site.
There will not be tours on this day.
We are doing everything we can to make your visit memorable and comfortable.
Details on the Five First Saturday Devotion

Divine Will Conference
2022-08-12 08:00 - 2022-08-15 09:00 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
August Retreat Schedule 2022
Friday August 12:
4:00pm – 6:30 – Registration
7:00pm – 7:45 – Holy Sacrifice of the Mass followed by Procession
8:15pm – 1st Talk*
Saturday August 13:
9:00am – 9:45 – 2nd Talk*
11:00am – Holy Sacrifice of the Mass followed by Procession
Lunch
Rosary prayed on Rosary Hill throughout the weekend, weather permitting
2:00pm – 3:00 – Confessions
3:00pm – 3:45 – 3rd Talk*
5:00pm – dinner (local restaurants available)
7:00pm -7:45 – 4th Talk*
Sunday August 14:
9:00am – 9:45 – 5th Talk*
11:00am – Holy Sacrifice of the Mass followed by Procession
Free time for sharing and relaxing at the Shrine, holy water, etc.
Vigil Mass for those who need to leave early
Monday August 15: Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
8:00am – Mass followed by Procession

First Saturday Mass - Oratory of the Holy Family
2022-09-03 11:00 - 12:30 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
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The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered on the First Saturday of September in the Mother of Mercy Chapel in reparation for offenses against the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Celebrant isFr. Louis Fowoyo, Pastor from St. Gaspar Del Bufalo Catholic Church. He is our Pastor here at the Oratory.
Details on the Five First Saturday Devotion
This Mass will be offered for Our Lady’s intercession for the United States of America and in thanksgiving for our many blessings.

Our Lady, Patroness of America Pilgrimage Walk to Oratory of the Holy Family
2022-09-25 12:00 - 19:00 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
Sixty-sixth Anniversary of the Devotion to Our Lady of America
Followed by Benediction and Cookout!
On Sunday, September 25, 2022, join us for the First Annual Walking Pilgrimage to the Our Lady, Patroness of America Center in Rome City from Kendallville, Indiana along the new Fishingline Trail. At 4:30pm the Pilgrimage will conclude with Benediction at the Oratory of the Holy Family and a Cookout on the Plaza.
Park at Patroness of America Center at 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, Ind. There will be 4 starting points for people prepared to walk various distances. Buses will shuttle you to your starting point by the schedule below:
Please help us better plan – RSVP!

STARTING POINTS (Marked on the Map):

7.3 mi. Starts at 1pm. Bus leaves at 12:30pm. Location: Trail behind Max Platt Ford Dealership.
6.2 mi. Starts at 2pm. Bus leaves at 1:30pm. Location: Parking lot by trail on CR 600 E.
3.3 mi. Starts at 3pm. Bus leaves at 2:30pm. Location: Gene Stratton Porter Parking lot.
1.1 mi. Starts at 3:30pm. Bus leaves at 3pm. Location: Trailhead parking lot on Lions Rd.

WHAT TO BRING:

Daypack
At least 30 oz. of water per person
Snacks
Sunscreen
Rosary and any other prayer materials.

Do’s and Don’ts:

Begin practicing daily walking NOW, so you will be ready.
Stay on the trail. Just off the trail is private property.
Only cross roads when traffic is clear. Do not let cars waive you across.

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First Saturday Mass - Oratory of the Holy Family
2022-10-01 11:00 - 12:30 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
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The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered on the First Saturday of October in the Mother of Mercy Chapel in reparation for offenses against the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Details on the Five First Saturday Devotion
This Mass will be offered for Our Lady’s intercession for the United States of America and in thanksgiving for our many blessings.

First Saturday Mass - Oratory of the Holy Family
2022-11-05 11:00 - 12:30 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
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The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered on the First Saturday of November in the Mother of Mercy Chapel in reparation for offenses against the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Fr. Louis Fowoyo will be the celebrant.
Details on the Five First Saturday Devotion
This Mass will be offered for Our Lady’s intercession for the United States of America and in thanksgiving for our many blessings.

First Saturday Mass - Oratory of the Holy Family
2022-12-03 11:00 - 12:30 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
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The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered on the First Saturday of December in the Mother of Mercy Chapel in reparation for offenses against the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Celebrant will be Fr. J. Steele, CSC, pastor of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kendallville, IN.
Details on the Five First Saturday Devotion
This Mass will be offered for Our Lady’s intercession for the United States of America and in thanksgiving for our many blessings.

Festival of Lesson and Carols - Free
2022-12-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
On Friday December 16, 2023 @ 7:00PM the Oratory of the Holy Family will host a free musical event of Scripture and Song.
The Festival of Lessons and Carols is a service of Scripture and song that dates to the late 19th century. In this service, we listen to nine Scripture lessons which recount the Fall, the promise of a Messiah, the Incarnation, and the Great Commission to preach the Good News. Each lesson is followed by a carol or other song that reflects on the lesson’s message and a brief prayer.
Be sure to Register! Details and Register here…

First Saturday Mass - Oratory of the Holy Family
2023-01-07 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-02-04 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-03-04 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-04-01 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-06-03 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-07-01 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-08-05 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-09-02 11:00 - 12:30 and 3 more dates | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
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The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered on the First Saturday of December in the Mother of Mercy Chapel in reparation for offenses against the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Details on the Five First Saturday Devotion
This Mass will be offered for Our Lady’s intercession for the United States of America and in thanksgiving for our many blessings.

Friday Evening Rosary
2023-04-28 19:00 - 20:30 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
Starting April 28th and every Friday until Labor Day, the Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be offered in prayer.
If weather permits, we will meet on Holy Family Hill, otherwise in the Oratory.

Friday Evening Rosary - Copy
2023-05-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States

First Saturday Mass - Oratory of the Holy Family
2023-05-06 11:00 - 12:30 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
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The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered on the First Saturday of December in the Mother of Mercy Chapel in reparation for offenses against the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Fr. J. Steele, C.S.C, Pastor at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, will be the celebrant.
Details on the Five First Saturday Devotion
This Mass will be offered for Our Lady’s intercession for the United States of America and in thanksgiving for our many blessings.

Flame of Love - Youth Revival
2023-05-12 14:30 - 20:00 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
Fr. James Blount, S.O.L.T will hold a Youth Revival on May 12. See details here.
This event is offered and managed by Flame of Love, Indiana. www.flameoflove-indiana.com
NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR!

Flame of Love - Feast of Fatima Celebration
2023-05-13 08:00 - 19:00 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
Fr. James Blount, S.O.L.T. will offer Holy Mass, spiritual reflections, and healing prayer on this day, celebrating the anniversary of Our Lady’s first apparition at Fatima.
See details here.
This event is offered and managed by Flame of Love, Indiana. www.flameoflove-indiana.com
NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR!

Fr. Kevin Barrett, Chaplin, Apostolate for Family Consecration
2023-06-02 19:00 - 21:00 | IN
Friday evening, June 2, in conjunction with the Holy Rosary, Fr. Kevin Barrett, Chaplin at the Apostolate for Family Consecration near Steubenville, OH, will reflect on Our Lady of America’s call to make our families like her little family in Nazareth.

Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, Holy Mass
2023-07-15 11:00 - 17:00 | IN
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades will return to the Oratory to consecrate the new Altar of Sacrifice. – Details...

Divine Will Retreat
2023-08-13 15:00 - 2023-08-15 12:00 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
Father B. Thomas Celso, BDV – Retreat Master
Oratory of the Holy Family

Anniversary Walk Pilgrimage
2023-09-24 12:00 - 17:00 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
Come and honor Our Lady and celebrate the anniversary marking the date on which the devotion to Our Lady of America was started. The walk will be similar to last year along the Fishing Line Trail from Kendallville to Rome City and the Oratory of the Holy Family. Details to follow, but mark the date.

Festival of Lessons and Carols
2023-12-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
On Friday, December 1st @ 7:00 pm, the Oratory of the Holy Family will host the Festival of Lessons and Carols. To honor the First Friday devotions, we will be praying the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary at 6:15 pm. After the Festival of Lessons and Carols concludes there will be free hot cocoa and cookies for those who wish to stay and enjoy some fellowship.
The Festival of Lessons and Carols is a service of Scripture and song that dates to the late 19th century. In this service, we listen to nine Scripture lessons that recount the Fall, the promise of a Messiah, the Incarnation, and the Great Commission to preach the Good News. Each lesson is followed by a carol or other song that reflects on the lesson’s message and a brief prayer. (source: https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-year-and-calendar/advent/festival-of-lessons-and-carols)
