Saint Mary of the Assumption - News Posts

Look with favor on your people, Lord, we pray, and pour out upon them the gifts of your Spirit, that they may grow constantly in love of the truth and devote themselves with zeal to perfect unity among Christians. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Lent at the Basilica in 2025

Ash Wednesday [5 March] Mass with the Imposition of Ashes: 7 am, 9 am, and 7 pm ** a special collection will be taken up at these Masses for the outreach programs at the Basilica. ** The Celebration of the Sacrament of Mercy in Confession Wednesdays at 5.15 before 6...

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St. Mary of the Assumption OUTREACH MINISTRIES

OUTREACH MINISTRIES In John 20:21, Jesus tells us, “As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” But what does God send us to do? Monsignor Eilerman answers this question in the Ministries and Activities Booklet for the Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption Church (St....

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Jubilee Year 2025 – Dec 24 Post

Jubilee Year - Entry Dec 2024: This coming Jubilee Year will offer the faithful opportunities to participate in various events at the Vatican and in their own dioceses. The great tradition of opening the Holy Door wil begin when Pope Francis opens the Holy Door of St....

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Advent 2024 Reflections Series

Advent Begins Sunday, December 1st Come Join Our Advent Reflections Order Your Free Advent Guide Today In this new installment of the Rejoice! series, Fr. Mark Toups guides you on a transformative journey to Bethlehem through the Sunday Mass readings. Drawing...

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Jubilee Year of 2025 “Pilgrims of Hope”

Pilgrims of Hope: Jubilee Year 2025 Approaches The 2025 Jubilee Year, themed “Pilgrims of Hope,” is just 97 days away! With this hopeful beginning drawing near, the Church invites all her faithful to renew their trust in the future. Pope Francis announced the Jubilee...

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