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Mary in the News: June 14, 2021
By Michael Duricy
Marian Library and International Marian Research Institute Features
Updates
Legion of Mary News: Free Catholic information Booth at the Montgomery County Fair!
The booth will be hosted by the Legion of Mary on July 11, 2021, from noon to 10 p.m., and on July 12-17, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., in the air-conditioned Main Event Center, at the 4-H Fairgrounds. Free literature, rosaries, medals, etc. Regular $10 Fair admission applies. For more Fair info and to purchase tickets online: montcofair.com. To volunteer or for info about the Legion of Mary, call Gloria Dodd at (937) 229-1431.
Mary in Media: Books, Films, Music, etc.
Virtual Marian seminar: To Jesus through Mary - A Theological Exploration of the Four Marian Dogmas
The Catholic Studies Academy has decided to offer an online seminar on the Virgin Mary from July 13 - July 22, 2021. [If you miss a class, don’t worry! All sessions will be recorded and sent to attendees.]
Each session will begin with a presentation by IMRI Graduate, Dr. Bulzacchelli, on the Scriptural witness, historical development, and theological significance of each of the four dogmas, followed by open discussion. Bring your curiosity and your questions.
More Information [N.B. The time for the sessions is given in Central Time.]
Marian Events
Title: Bridges and Boundaries
Theme: The Role of the Virgin Mary in Faith and Culture
Date: July 8-10, 2021
Location: Online
MSA member, Dr. Catherine O'Brien, informed us about a free online conference organized by the Centre for Marian Studies and the Institute of Theology at St. Mary's University Twickenham, UK. If you have any questions about this event, please email: info@marianstudies.ac.uk
Mary in the Catholic Press
Radiate Christ Through Mary (St. Ignatius of Antioch Maronite Church Bulletin) June 12, 2021
Help us celebrate the Bicentennial of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati with the longest Marian Procession in the United States.
The pilgrimage began Sunday, May 16, 2021 with a Mass at the Our Lady of Fatima Shrine in Russells Point in the Northern area of the Cincinnati Archdiocese. The pilgrimage will end at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains on the day of the bicentennial, Saturday, June 19, 2021. On that day, Archbishop Dennis Schnurr will re-consecrate the Archdiocese to Jesus through Mary during a special Mass commemorating the bicentennial. Will you join us?
Mary in the Secular Press
Icon commissioned for Year of St. Joseph highlights Holy Family and Joseph's role (bluearmy.com) June 11, 2021
The mystery of St. Joseph's role at Fatima is unveiled in the vision during the miracle of the sun on October 13, 1917, when St. Joseph and the Child Jesus simultaneously blessed the world while Mary stood nearby. The World Apostolate of Fatima USA commissioned a special icon for its Year of St. Joseph, commemorating this important vision and presenting Joseph as father, protector, and consoler of the Immaculate Heart....