Convert Class
Are you thinking about converting to the Catholic Church (or coming back to the Church after some time away)? Are you a recent convert or revert who wants to learn more about the reasons for our faith?
Bill Baaki is a convert to the Catholic Church, husband, father, and lawyer who shares his study of Church history and doctrine in this unique class on Saturday mornings at 10:00 am in the Martyrs Bookstore.
Session 1 - May 2, 2026:
"That they may all be one" - understanding Christ's call to each one of us
Session 2 - June 13, 2026:
"On this rock" - understanding the role of the papacy
Session 3 - August 1, 2026:
"Behold your Mother" - understanding the role of Mary
Session 4 - September 5, 2026:
"This is my Body" - understanding the Sacraments
Session 5 - October 3, 2026:
"Blessed are you" - understanding the role of the Saints and our Christian call to holiness
RSVP to billbaaki@gmail.com or text 518-390-6815
Convert Class
Are you thinking about converting to the Catholic Church (or coming back to the Church after some time away)? Are you a recent convert or revert who wants to learn more about the reasons for our faith?
Bill Baaki is a convert to the Catholic Church, husband, father, and lawyer who shares his study of Church history and doctrine in this unique class on Saturday mornings at 10:00 am in the Martyrs Bookstore.
Session 1 - May 2, 2026:
"That they may all be one" - understanding Christ's call to each one of us
Session 2 - June 13, 2026:
"On this rock" - understanding the role of the papacy
Session 3 - August 1, 2026:
"Behold your Mother" - understanding the role of Mary
Session 4 - September 5, 2026:
"This is my Body" - understanding the Sacraments
Session 5 - October 3, 2026:
"Blessed are you" - understanding the role of the Saints and our Christian call to holiness
RSVP to billbaaki@gmail.com or text 518-390-6815
Convert Class
Are you thinking about converting to the Catholic Church (or coming back to the Church after some time away)? Are you a recent convert or revert who wants to learn more about the reasons for our faith?
Bill Baaki is a convert to the Catholic Church, husband, father, and lawyer who shares his study of Church history and doctrine in this unique class on Saturday mornings at 10:00 am in the Martyrs Bookstore.
Session 1 - May 2, 2026:
"That they may all be one" - understanding Christ's call to each one of us
Session 2 - June 13, 2026:
"On this rock" - understanding the role of the papacy
Session 3 - August 1, 2026:
"Behold your Mother" - understanding the role of Mary
Session 4 - September 5, 2026:
"This is my Body" - understanding the Sacraments
Session 5 - October 3, 2026:
"Blessed are you" - understanding the role of the Saints and our Christian call to holiness
RSVP to billbaaki@gmail.com or text 518-390-6815
12:00 PM Spanish Mass
Bishop Espaillat will celebrate a Spanish Mass at 12:00 PM today. There will not be our normal 11:00 am Mass today.
First Hispanic Eucharistic Encounter
All are welcome to join Bishop Espaillat with the Archdiocese of New York for the First Hispanic Eucharistic Gathering for a day filled with Praise, Adoration, Mass and fellowship.
St. Josemaría Escrivá Feast Day Mass with Bishop O'Connell
Bishop Mark O'Connell will celebrate Mass on the Feast Day of St. Josemaría Escrivá.
Light refreshments to follow Mass in the visitor center.
Women's Recollection
Friday, June 19, 2026
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. -- Men's Recollection in the St. Kateri Chapel (exposition and adoration, meditation by Fr. Tom Morrette, examination of conscience, opportunity for confessions, talk by lay member of Opus Dei). Ladies and families invited for informal fellowship gathering in the Visitors Center during and after men's recollection (pizza and drinks).
Saturday, June 20, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. -- Women's Recollection in the St. Kateri Chapel (exposition and adoration, meditation by Fr. Tom Morrette, examination of conscience, opportunity for confessions, talk by lay member of Opus Dei). Opportunity to attend 11:00 a.m. Mass in the Coliseum.
Pass the hat donation to cover costs appreciated. Recollections at the Shrine are an apostolate of local cooperators of Opus Dei open to anyone interested in attending.
Please RSVP to Bill Baaki via email billbaaki@gmail.com or text 518-390-6815.
Men's Recollection
Friday, June 19, 2026
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. -- Men's Recollection in the St. Kateri Chapel (exposition and adoration, meditation by Fr. Tom Morrette, examination of conscience, opportunity for confessions, talk by lay member of Opus Dei). Ladies and families invited for informal fellowship gathering in the Visitors Center during and after men's recollection (pizza and drinks).
Saturday, June 20, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. -- Women's Recollection in the St. Kateri Chapel (exposition and adoration, meditation by Fr. Tom Morrette, examination of conscience, opportunity for confessions, talk by lay member of Opus Dei). Opportunity to attend 11:00 a.m. Mass in the Coliseum.
Pass the hat donation to cover costs appreciated. Recollections at the Shrine are an apostolate of local cooperators of Opus Dei open to anyone interested in attending.
Please RSVP to Bill Baaki via email billbaaki@gmail.com or text 518-390-6815.
Convert Class
Are you thinking about converting to the Catholic Church (or coming back to the Church after some time away)? Are you a recent convert or revert who wants to learn more about the reasons for our faith?
Bill Baaki is a convert to the Catholic Church, husband, father, and lawyer who shares his study of Church history and doctrine in this unique class on Saturday mornings at 10:00 am in the Martyrs Bookstore.
Session 1 - May 2, 2026:
"That they may all be one" - understanding Christ's call to each one of us
Session 2 - June 13, 2026:
"On this rock" - understanding the role of the papacy
Session 3 - August 1, 2026:
"Behold your Mother" - understanding the role of Mary
Session 4 - September 5, 2026:
"This is my Body" - understanding the Sacraments
Session 5 - October 3, 2026:
"Blessed are you" - understanding the role of the Saints and our Christian call to holiness
RSVP to billbaaki@gmail.com or text 518-390-6815
Virtual Lourdes Pilgrimage
12 pm Spanish Mass in the Coliseum celebrated by Fr. Juanito.
1:30 pm Virtual Lourdes Presentation will occur in the Visitor Center. Presentation is approximately 2 hours long. The Spanish-language version of the virtual pilgrimage will be led by Lourdes Virtual Pilgrimage Experience guides Edwin and Charo Rojas of the Archdiocese of Miami.
The Virtual Lourdes experience “re-creates a pilgrimage to Lourdes without ever leaving home. This prayerful experience draws pilgrims nearer to God in the company of Our Lady as they are guided through a prayerful visit to the Grotto, the experience of the water, prayer in a Rosary procession and a Eucharistic blessing.”
This event is open to all and registration is not required
Convert Class
Are you thinking about converting to the Catholic Church (or coming back to the Church after some time away)? Are you a recent convert or revert who wants to learn more about the reasons for our faith?
Bill Baaki is a convert to the Catholic Church, husband, father, and lawyer who shares his study of Church history and doctrine in this unique class on Saturday mornings at 10:00 am in the Martyrs Bookstore.
Session 1 - May 2, 2026:
"That they may all be one" - understanding Christ's call to each one of us
Session 2 - June 13, 2026:
"On this rock" - understanding the role of the papacy
Session 3 - August 1, 2026:
"Behold your Mother" - understanding the role of Mary
Session 4 - September 5, 2026:
"This is my Body" - understanding the Sacraments
Session 5 - October 3, 2026:
"Blessed are you" - understanding the role of the Saints and our Christian call to holiness
RSVP to billbaaki@gmail.com or text 518-390-6815
11:00am Mass - Feast of the North American Martyrs - Bishop Scharfenberger
Bishop Scharfenberger will celebrate Mass on October 19th, Feast of the North American Martyrs, at 11:00 am in the Coliseum.
12:30pm Mass - Coliseum, Eucharistic Procession, Talk, Veneration of Relics
12:30 PM Mass: Bishop Edward Scharfenberger, Presiding, Father John O'Brien, Director of Martyrs’ Shrine, Midland, ON, and Msgr. Roger Landry
1:30pm Eucharistic Procession from Coliseum to Ravine
2:30pm Talk by Fr. O’Brien on major relics of the martyrs’ including the skull of St. Brebeuf
3:30pm Veneration of the Relics
Pilgrimage for Restoration 3pm Latin Mass
Find details here:
https://pilgrimage-for-restoration.org/
The pilgrimage, now in its 30th year, is a journey of the faithful to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs. Here, Jesuit Father Isaac Jogues and Companions were martyred, beginning with lay-brother René Goupîl and several Native American Converts in 1642, and later layman John de LaLande and Jogues himself in 1646.
Since 1996, pilgrims walk near and along the paths the saints followed as captives of the Iroquois. Their journey was hundreds of miles over 28 days under torture. Our journey, modeled on the ancient annual Pentecost Pilgrimage to Notre-Dame de Chartres, France, is 62 miles over 3 days and, though penitential, is full of joy. Our purpose is to honor Christ Our King publicly, to pray for the restoration of His Reign in the family and civil society, and to make reparation for sins committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
NYS Knights of Columbus 4pm Mass
Bishop Scharfenberger will celebrate a 4pm Mass in conjunction with the NYS Knights of Columbus annual pilgrimage. Mass is open to the public.
National Day of Remembrance
Pro-life Rosary at the Monument to the Unborn on the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children at 10:00am.
Polish Pilgrimage Mass - 4pm
The Polish Pilgrimage Mass will be celebrated at 4pm in the Coliseum by Fr. Pawel Zmija and others. Confessions will be heard from 2pm - 4pm in both Polish and English.
*Please note that there is NOT a regular 3pm Shrine Mass this day.*
12pm Assumption Novena Feast Day Mass - Coliseum
Fr. Hage and Fr. Zmiji will celebrate Mass at 12pm in the Coliseum on the Feast of the Assumption. Confessions will be heard at 11am. In celebration of the Feast Day and the 140th anniversary of the Shrine we will host a small reception with cake and coffee in the visitor center following Mass!
11:00 am Coliseum Mass - Fr. Paul Taylor
Father Paul R. Taylor, O.S.B., Ph.D., will celebrate 11am Mass in the Coliseum on Friday June 27. He is a Benedictine priest, and President of Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, Pennsylvania.
Fr. Taylor has a great devotion to the Shrine and the Saints of Auriesville.
Knights of Columbus Hot Dog Lunch
Hot dog meals will be available starting at 12:00 in front of the visitor center. $5/meal
100th Anniversary of the North American Martyrs Beatification
9 AM: Eucharistic adoration and confessions. Museum opens, tours available.
10 AM: Talk on North American Martyrs and Christian Heroism (Msgr. Landry)
11 AM: Mass (Msgr. Landry, celebrant and preacher)
Blessing of Martyrs Candle Shrine following Mass
12 PM: BYO Lunch break on grounds
1 PM: Exposition and beginning of Eucharistic Procession
1:45 PM: Veneration of the Relics
2 PM: Adoration and Confessions
3 PM: Divine Mercy Chaplet
3:20 PM: Benediction and conclusion
Flame of Love 2025 East National Conference
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St. Padre Pio Relic Tour
The National Centre for Padre Pio in Barto, PA, is bringing an exhibition of five relics of St. Padre Pio to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs. Staff from the Padre Pio center will lead prayers throughout the day in the coliseum. Items from the relic tour will be for sale in the Visitor Center.
The Franciscan Capuchin priest of Pietrelcina, Italy, was a mystic and stigmatist known for his ability to read hearts in the confessional. His Masses were sometimes extended for hours as he became enraptured during the Holy Sacrifice.
Be among the Faithful to experience the sanctity of this remarkable saint and venerate his holy relics.
11am Mass - Canadian Feast Day of the North American Martyrs
Fr. Brian Maxwell will celebrate Mass at 11am in the Coliseum on the Canadian Feast Day of the North American Martyrs.
6pm - St. Josemaria Escriva Feast Day Mass - Fr. Resila
Fr. Resila will celebrate Mass in the Coliseum at 6pm on the Feast Day of St. Josemaria Escriva.
A gathering will follow in the visitor center for all in attendance.