Our Lady, Patroness of America Center

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! Details on the Nine First Fridays Devotion 

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. Details on the Five First Saturday Devotion   

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. Details on the Nine First Fridays Devotion 

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...

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...

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...

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

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! Details on the Nine First Fridays Devotion 

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. Details on the Five First Saturday Devotion 

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. Details on the Five First Saturday Devotion   

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.

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. Details on the Five First Saturday Devotion