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Mary in the News: Feb. 9, 2021
By Michael Duricy
Marian Library and International Marian Research Institute Features
Updates
Announcement of the death of an IMRI Alumnus
We are writing to share the sad news of the death of an International Marian Research Institute Alumnus, Rev. Msgr. Matthew G. Malnar, a priest from the Diocese of Amarillo. He received our Graduate Certificate in Marian Studies in 2019.
He passed from this life on Saturday, February 6, 2021. Funeral arrangements are pending. Please remember him and his loved ones in your prayers. May God bless you all.
Mary in Media: Books, Films, Music, etc.
English translation of Hauke's monumental Mariological work Now Available
The eagerly-awaited English translation of Father Manfred Hauke's Introduction to Mariology is now available from The Catholic University of America Press.
Marian Events
Title: Worldwide Consecration to Saint Joseph
Theme: Year of Saint Joseph
Date: February 15 - March 19, 2021
We invite you to join the largest worldwide consecration to St. Joseph beginning on February 15 and to be completed March 19--the Solemnity of St. Joseph! Please visit and share this link with everyone! Thank you!
Mary in the Catholic Press
Optional Memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes [usccb.org] February 11, 2020
See the link below for the readings suggested for this Memorial from section 531 of the Lectionary. However, readings for the Memorial may also be taken from the Common of the Blessed Virgin Mary, #707-712.
Mary in the Secular Press
Sagrada Familia unveils ambitious building goal for 2021 (Catholic News Agency), February 3, 2021
The construction team at the Sagrada Família Basilica in Barcelona has announced an ambitious building goal for 2021.
Workers will seek to complete the Tower of the Virgin Mary with the placement of a 12-pointed star before the end of the year, reported ACI Prensa, CNA's Spanish-language news partner.
Once finished, the tower is destined to become the second tallest at the basilica designed by the visionary architect, Antoni Gaudí, standing around 450 feet tall....