2025 Summer Novena of Hope
Summer Novena of Hope 2025
With Jesus and Mary, We Journey as Pilgrims of Hope
On Monday, June 30, we begin our Summer Novena of Hope at The Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. Join us for nine consecutive weeks as the Vincentians of the Eastern Province walk with us, Jesus, and Mary. They will lead us through reflections on important topics that center on our earthly journey and the challenges along the way. This will culminate in having faith and trust knowing that God’s love is eternal.
Dates: Nine Mondays from June 30—August 25.
Novena/Mass times: 9 a.m., 12:05 p.m., 6:30 p.m.
Novena/Benediction time: 2 p.m.
Confession times: 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 6 p.m.
Watch online: Each 12:05 p.m. service will be livestreamed via YouTube.
General information: View us at the Basilica Shrine sand view our schedule.
Plenary Indulgence: Individuals who attend the Summer Novena and fulfill ordinary requirements of the Church may receive a plenary indulgence on Monday, August 25, the ninth day of the Novena.
Schedule: Dates, Presenters and Topics
June 30
Homilist: Fr. John Kettelberger, CM
Topic: Companions on a Journey
Livestream: TBA
Celebrant of the 12:05 p.m. Mass: Most Reverend Efren V. Esmilla, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
July 7
Homilist: Deacon James Mahoney
Topic: Praying with Mary
Livestream: TBA
July 14
Homilist: Fr. Michael Shea, CM
Topic: The First Apparition of the Miraculous Medal
Livestream: TBA
Celebrant of the 12:05 p.m. Mass: Most Reverend Efren V. Esmilla, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
July 21
Homilist: Fr. Patrick Joseph Obot, CM
Topic: Hope When the Road Is Hard
Livestream: TBA
July 28
Homilist: Fr. Walner Diaz, CM
Topic: Blessed Are Those Who Have Not Lose Hope on the Journey
Livestream: TBA
August 4
Homilist: Fr. William Allegretto, CM
Topic: Forgiveness Is Always Available When We Fall
Livestream: TBA
August 11
Homilist: Fr. John Maher, CM
Topic: The Message of Our Lady of Kibeho
Livestream: TBA
Celebrant of the 12:05 p.m. Mass: Most Reverend Efren V. Esmilla, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
August 18
Homilist: Fr. Michael Shea, CM
Topic: The Message of Our Lady of Knock
Livestream: TBA
August 25
Homilist: Fr. Charles Krieg, CM
Topic: The Promise: Heaven
Livestream: TBA