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Monday 9 a.m. Summer Novena of Hope and Mass

Monday 9 a.m. Perpetual Novena and Mass
The Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal 500 E. Chelten Ave., Philadelphia

This week we continue our Summer Novena of Hope themed "The United States of Mary" in recognition of the 250th Anniversary of the United States. Today's homilist is Fr. John Timlin, CM, who will preach on the topic "Our Lady of La Leche." Confession is available before Mass, and the Novena is prayed before Mass. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is offered all day in the Lower Shrine Crypt Chapel.

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Monday 12:05 p.m. Summer Novena of Hope and Mass (Livestream)

Monday 12:05 p.m. Perpetual Novena and Mass (Livestream)
The Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal 500 E. Chelten Ave., Philadelphia

This week we continue our Summer Novena of Hope themed "The United States of Mary" in recognition of the 250th Anniversary of the United States. For generations, countless Catholic immigrants to the U.S. have turned to Our Lady. She never ceases to bring our prayers before her Son. Today's homilist is Fr. John Timlin, CM, who will preach on the topic "Our Lady of La Leche." Confession is available before Mass, and the Novena is prayed before Mass. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is offered all day in the Lower Shrine Crypt Chapel.
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Monday 2 p.m. Summer Novena of Hope with Benediction

Traditional Novena Service with Benediction
The Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal 500 E. Chelten Ave., Philadelphia

This week we continue our Summer Novena of Hope themed "The United States of Mary" in recognition of the 250th Anniversary of the United States. Today's homilist is Fr. John Timlin, CM, who will preach on the topic "Our Lady of La Leche." Confession is available at 1:30 p.m., and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is offered all day in the Lower Shrine Crypt Chapel.

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Monday 6:30 p.m. Summer Novena of Hope and Mass

Monday 6:30 p.m. Perpetual Novena and Mass
The Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal 500 E. Chelten Ave., Philadelphia

This week we continue our Summer Novena of Hope themed "The United States of Mary" in recognition of the 250th Anniversary of the United States. Today's homilist is Fr. John Timlin, CM, who will preach on the topic "Our Lady of La Leche." Confession is available before Mass, and the Novena is prayed before Mass. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is offered all day in the Lower Shrine Crypt Chapel.