First Friday Devotions - Oratory of the Holy Family
2024-04-05 17:45 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered at 6 pm on the first Friday of April in the Oratory of the Holy Family in reparation for offenses against the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary will be prayed at 5:45 pm before Mass begins. Father Spenser St. Louis will be the principal celebrant for this Mass.
SPECIAL NOTE: Fish Fry at St. Gaspar 4:30 – 6:30. Stop in early for Dinner – It’s GREAT food, great value, and a great cause. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus,
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First Saturday Mass - Oratory of the Holy Family
2024-04-06 10:30 - 15:00 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered at 11 am on the first Saturday of April in the Oratory of the Holy Family in reparation for offenses against the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Father Glenn Kohrman will be the main celebrant for this Mass. The Patriotic Rosary will be prayed at 10:30 am before Mass begins in the side chapel in front of the statue of Our Lady the Immaculate Virgin, Patroness of America. After Mass is over, presentations and tours will begin.
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First Friday Devotions - Oratory of the Holy Family
2024-05-03 17:30 - 20:00 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered at 6 pm on the first Friday of May in the Oratory of the Holy Family in reparation for offenses against the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 pm before Mass begins. After Mass is ended there will be a light supper and time for fellowship!
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First Saturday Mass - Children's Mass with May Crowning
2024-05-04 10:30 - 15:00 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
“Our Lady made known to me that she is particularly interested in the youth of our nation. It is they who are to be the leaders of this movement of renewal on the face of the earth. Their ranks will be swelled by the youths of other nations whom Our Lady also calls to help in the accomplishment of this great renewal.” -Diary of Sister Mary Ephrem
On the First Saturday of May, we will be celebrating a children’s Mass with May crowning at Our Lady, Patroness of America Center. We would love to see young people leading the Rosary beforehand, participating as greeters and readers, crowning Our Lady, and/or singing in the choir. If your child(ren) would like to participate, please send an email to claire.s@patronessofamerica.org. The Rosary will begin at 10:30 am and the Mass will begin at 11 am on Saturday, May 4th. Father Louis Fowoyo will be the main celebrant. After Mass, a free meal will be provided by The Orchid Catering. Let’s start the month of Mary in prayer and celebration together!
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We're Open Memorial Day Weekend!
2024-05-25 10:30 - 13:30 | IN
Make a stop at the Oratory during your holiday weekend! Open 10:00 – 3:00 PM. Grounds are open from sunrise to sunset.
We will be open on Saturday, May 25th, including the usual 11 am presentation and tour.
The Center will be closed on Monday, May 27.

First Saturday Mass - Oratory of the Holy Family
2024-06-01 10:30 - 15:00 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered at 11 am on the first Saturday of June in the Oratory of the Holy Family in reparation for offenses against the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The Patriotic Rosary will be prayed at 10:30 am before Mass begins in the side chapel in front of the statue of Our Lady the Immaculate Virgin, Patroness of America.
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Corpus Christi Procession
2024-06-02 10:00 - 14:00 | St Gaspar del Bufalo Catholic Church, 10871 N. State Rd. 9, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
Walk with Jesus on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi! We will have a Eucharistic Procession from Saint Gaspar parish to the Oratory of the Holy Family immediately following the 10 am Mass at Saint Gaspar. Once the procession reaches the Oratory, there will be a short time of Adoration and Benediction, followed by a light meal provided by Saint Gaspar parish.
Parishioners of Saint Gaspar walking along highway 9 in a Eucharistic procession
The Eucharistic procession reaches the Our Lady, Patroness of America Center

First Friday Devotions, Rosary, Mass, Meal, PRAISE & WORSHIP on the Plaza
2024-06-07 17:30 - 20:00 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered at 6 p.m. on the first Friday of June in the Oratory of the Holy Family in reparation for offenses against the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 p.m. before Mass begins. After Mass is over, there will be a light supper and time for fellowship! In addition, Fr. Drew Curry and Dr. Tom Kintanar will lead us in praise and worship music on the plaza.
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First Friday Devotions - Oratory of the Holy Family
2024-07-05 17:30 - 20:00 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered at 6 p.m. on the first Friday of July in the Oratory of the Holy Family in reparation for offenses against the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 p.m. before Mass begins. After Mass has ended, there will be a light supper and time for fellowship!
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First Saturday Mass - Oratory of the Holy Family
2024-07-06 10:30 - 15:00 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered at 11 am on the first Saturday of July in the Oratory of the Holy Family in reparation for offenses against the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The Holy Rosary will be prayed at 10:30 am before Mass begins in the side chapel in front of the statue of Our Lady the Immaculate Virgin, Patroness of America.
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Make Us Part of Your Eucharistic Congress Plans
2024-07-15 - 2024-07-22 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
Let us be part of your Eucharistic Congress journey! Our campus is just a two and a half hour’s drive from the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis!As pilgrims converge in Indianapolis for the congress, our doors will be open to welcome them! We will have extended hours and daily presentations in conjunction with the Eucharistic Pilgrimage and Eucharistic Congress. We would love to be a part of your pilgrimage. Stop by on your way to and/or from Indy to take in our beautiful campus, and to learn more about the devotion to Our Lady, Patroness of America. Rest, reflect, and pray with us as the nation comes together for revival, prayer, and devotion to the Blessed Sacrament. We will be open for pilgrims on Monday through Saturday from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm, and on Sunday from 2 pm – 7 pm. On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, Fr. Jeff Pomeisl from the Archdiocese of New York will be here to celebrate Mass at 10 am. There will also be presentations and tours offered at 11 am daily. If your schedule and our hours don’t line up, give us a call and we will try and make it work. We would love to meet you. Stay tuned for more details, and spread the word!

First Friday Devotions - Oratory of the Holy Family
2024-08-02 17:30 - 20:00 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered at 6 pm on the first Friday of August in the Oratory of the Holy Family in reparation for offenses against the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Patriotic Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 pm before Mass begins. After Mass is ended there will be a light supper and time for fellowship. Afterward, we will have a praise and worship hour led by Shema Worship as we prepare for Eucharistic reservation the following day.
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Eucharistic Reservation Begins
2024-08-03 10:30 - 15:00 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
This is exciting news for the Oratory of the Holy Family as we prepare to welcome the Blessed Sacrament in continuous reservation in the Tabernacle! Reservation will be held in conjunction with our usual First Saturday Mass and devotions. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered at 11 am on the first Saturday of August in the Oratory of the Holy Family in reparation for offenses against the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The Patriotic Rosary will be prayed at 10:30 am before Mass begins in the side chapel in front of the statue of Our Lady the Immaculate Virgin, Patroness of America. Join us afterward for lunch and fellowship on the plaza!
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First Friday Devotions - Celebrant, Monsignor Joseph Schaedel
2024-09-06 17:30 - 20:00 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
The Oratory welcomes back Monsignor Joseph Schaedel from the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.
After we received Bishop Kevin Rhoades’ decree in November 2020 establishing the Our Lady, Patroness of America Center as a place of Pilgrimage and allowing the Sacraments of the Church in the Chapel, we were allowed the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. On the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, December 8th, 2020 (the height of the COVID-19 pandemic), Monsignor Schaedel offered the First Mass under the Bishop’s Decree in our Chapel. Events for 2020 Feast of The Immaculate Conception – Mass Live Streamed Dec. 8 – Our Lady Patroness of America Center. The homily is worth revisiting.
Monsignor has been a steadfast and fervent supporter of the devotion to Our Lady, the Immaculate Virgin, Patroness of America (Our Lady of America); during the long years of litigation to free the devotion from false claims of ownership, Monsignor was an advocate, advisor, and friend.
In November 2007, Monsignor welcomed the Our Lady of America statue to the Indianapolis parish of Holy Rosary, where he was assigned as Pastor. Our Lady of America – Indianapolis Visitation
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered at 6 p.m. on the first Friday of September in the Oratory of the Holy Family in reparation for offenses against the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Monsignor Schaedel will be the celebrant for this Mass! The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 p.m. before Mass begins. After Mass ends, there will be a light supper and time for fellowship!
Confession before Mass.
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First Saturday Mass - Oratory of the Holy Family
2024-09-07 10:30 - 15:00 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered at 11 am on the first Saturday of September in the Oratory of the Holy Family in reparation for offenses against the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Fr. J. Steele, C.S.C., Pastor of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Kendallville and Blessed Sacrament Church in Albion, will be the celebrant. Expect a great Homily and a beautiful Mass!
The Holy Rosary will be prayed at 10:30 am before Mass begins in the side chapel in front of the statue of Our Lady, the Immaculate Virgin, Patroness of America.
Confession after Mass until 1:00 P.M.
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Third Annual Walking Pilgrimage
2024-09-15 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
Join us on September 15th for the Third Annual Walking Pilgrimage in celebration of the 68th anniversary of the devotion to Our Lady of America. We will walk along Fishingline Trail from Kendallville to Our Lady, Patroness of America Center in Rome City, with varying starting points and times based on the distance you want to walk. Following the walk, there will be a time of Adoration and Benediction, with dinner and fellowship on the plaza afterwards. For full details visit: 3rd Annual Pilgrim Walk to Celebrate Anniversary of the Devotion – Our Lady Patroness of America Center

First Friday Devotions - Oratory of the Holy Family
2024-10-04 17:45 - 20:00 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered at 6 pm on the first Friday of October in the Oratory of the Holy Family in reparation for offenses against the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Patriotic Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 pm before Mass begins. After Mass is ended there will be a light supper and time for fellowship!
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First Saturday Mass - Oratory of the Holy Family
2024-10-05 10:30 - 15:00 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered at 11 am on the first Saturday of October in the Oratory of the Holy Family in reparation for offenses against the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The Holy Rosary will be prayed at 10:30 am before Mass begins in the side chapel in front of the statue of Our Lady the Immaculate Virgin, Patroness of America.
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First Saturday Mass - Oratory of the Holy Family
2024-11-02 10:30 - 15:00 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered at 11 am on the first Saturday of November in the Oratory of the Holy Family in reparation for offenses against the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The Holy Rosary will be prayed at 10:30 am before Mass begins in the side chapel in front of the statue of Our Lady the Immaculate Virgin, Patroness of America.
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Open House - Lakeside Holidays
2024-11-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
In collaboration with Rome City’s Lakeside Holiday funtivities, the Patroness of America Center will host an open house from 10 am to 3 pm on November 16th. Come learn about our rich history, grab some treats, and even visit with Santa from 10 am to 2 pm. While you’re in town you can check out other local events and get into the holiday spirit. Find more events here.

First Saturday Mass - Oratory of the Holy Family
2024-12-07 10:30 - 15:00 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered at 11 am on the first Saturday of December in the Oratory of the Holy Family in reparation for offenses against the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The Holy Rosary will be prayed at 10:30 am before Mass begins in the side chapel in front of the statue of Our Lady the Immaculate Virgin, Patroness of America.
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First Saturday Mass - Oratory of the Holy Family
2025-01-04 10:30 - 15:00 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered at 11 am on the first Saturday of January in the Oratory of the Holy Family in reparation for offenses against the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The Holy Rosary will be prayed at 10:30 am before Mass begins in the side chapel in front of the statue of Our Lady the Immaculate Virgin, Patroness of America. Father Glen Kohrman will be celebrating the Mass.
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First Saturday Mass - Oratory of the Holy Family
2025-02-01 10:30 - 15:00 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered at 11 am on the first Saturday of February in the Oratory of the Holy Family in reparation for offenses against the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Father Raul will be the main celebrant for the Mass, and will be hearing Confessions beginning at 10 am. The Holy Rosary will be prayed at 10:30 am before Mass begins in the side chapel in front of the statue of Our Lady the Immaculate Virgin, Patroness of America.
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First Saturday Mass - Oratory of the Holy Family
2025-03-01 10:30 - 15:00 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered at 11 am on the first Saturday of March in the Oratory of the Holy Family in reparation for offenses against the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Mass will be celebrated by Monsignor Pius Llechukwu. Monsignor will hear Confessions beforehand beginning at 10 am. The Holy Rosary will be prayed at 10:30 am before Mass begins in the side chapel in front of the statue of Our Lady the Immaculate Virgin, Patroness of America. Following Mass, there will be a video presentation in the conference room.
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First Friday Mass and Devotions - Oratory of the Holy Family
2025-04-04 17:45 - 20:00 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered at 6 pm on the first Friday of October in the Oratory of the Holy Family in reparation for offenses against the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Patriotic Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 pm before Mass begins. Father Arthur Ssembajja will be the celebrant for Mass.
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First Saturday Mass - Oratory of the Holy Family
2025-04-05 10:30 - 15:00 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered at 11 am on the first Saturday of April in the Oratory of the Holy Family in reparation for offenses against the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Father J Steele will be the celebrant for Mass. The Holy Rosary will be prayed at 10:30 am before Mass begins in the side chapel in front of the statue of Our Lady the Immaculate Virgin, Patroness of America. Following Mass, a light lunch will be served for pilgrims. Around 12:30, the presentation and tour will begin in the conference room.
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First Friday Mass and Devotions - Oratory of the Holy Family
2025-05-02 17:45 - 20:00 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
Mini retreat at the Our Lady, Patroness of America Center on the First weekend of May. Father Kevin will be hearing Confessions at 5:15 pm on Friday. Fr. Kevin Barret will present the connection between the Our Lady of America devotion and Our Lady of Fatima on the First Friday after the 6:00 PM Mass. On the First Saturday after Mass, he will be talking about the role of St. Joseph in bringing the world the Peace of Christ. A light meal will be served after each Mass.
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First Saturday Mass - Oratory of the Holy Family
2025-05-03 10:30 - 15:00 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
Mini retreat at the Our Lady, Patroness of America Center on the First weekend of May. Father Kevin will be hearing Confessions at 10:00 am on Saturday. Fr. Kevin Barret will present the connection between the Our Lady of America devotion and Our Lady of Fatima on the First Friday after the 6:00 PM Mass. On the First Saturday after Mass, he will be talking about the role of St. Joseph in bringing the world the Peace of Christ. First Saturday Mass will also be the celebration of May crowning. A light meal will be served after each Mass.
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First Friday Mass and Devotions - Father Drew Curry
2025-06-06 17:45 - 20:00 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered at 6 pm on the first Friday of June in the Oratory of the Holy Family in reparation for offenses against the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Patriotic Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 pm before Mass begins. Father Drew Curry will be the celebrant for Mass.
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First Saturday Mass - Father Tom Celso
2025-06-07 10:30 - 15:00 | Our Lady, Patroness of America Center & Oratory of the Holy Family, 2730 E Northport Rd, Rome City, IN, 46784, United States
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered at 11 am on the first Saturday of June in the Oratory of the Holy Family in reparation for offenses against the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The Holy Rosary will be prayed at 10:30 am before Mass begins in the side chapel in front of the statue of Our Lady the Immaculate Virgin, Patroness of America. Father Tom Celso will be the celebrant for the Mass.
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