News Archive - The Miraculous Medal Shrine

Fr. Shea Celebrating 50

As Fr. Michael Shea, CM, celebrates 50 years as a priest, he reflects on his life, priesthood.

Remembering Shrine Preacher

A gifted preacher, frequent Shrine speaker, Fr. Michael D. Whalen, CM, died June 2, 2020.

Name That Saint: St. Thomas More

St. Thomas More was a man of action, had a progressive spirit, and highly principled in his Catholic faith.

My Father’s Table

Mike Jordan Laskey shares his experience of fatherhood and how our Blessed Mother shaped his worldview.

Summer Novena of Hope 2020

9 Mondays: June 1 to July 27. This year's theme: The many faces of the Blessed Virgin Mary within the Shrine

Miraculous Medals on the Move

The pandemic is creating a new cultural of ingenuity. You can count spiritual care packages among them.

Blessing of the Marian Shrine

In honoring Mary during May, the Vincentians blessed a statue in the seminary courtyard on Sunday, May 3.

Young Adult Happy | Holy Hour

Thursday, July 23, 7:30 p.m. Livestream of silent praise/worship, reconciliation, fellowship

Prayer Toolkit: Rosary, Medal

For one woman, the Rosary and her Miraculous Medal were the answers to her prayers.

Name that Saint: St. Julie Billiart

During this time of health concerns, pray to St. Julie Billiart, the patron saint of bodily ills and disease.

Building Our Lady of Knock Shrine

On August 21, 1879, a saintly apparition appeared to residents of a poor rural village in Ireland.

Providing Hope during Pandemic

Heeding the Pope’s call to pray to Mary, the Shrine is hosting virtual prayers during the pandemic.

He said: “Don’t be afraid.”

As a teen, Fr. Mike had a difficult loss in his life, but an experience at the Shrine changed his life.

Rosa’s Miracle Surprise

When visiting the Shrine, Rosa and her husband got something unexpected: “a gift from Mary.”

For Today and Tomorrow

Educating youth about Our Blessed Mother has become a worldwide cause rooted in the Shrine.

Spanish Services at Shrine

The Miraculous Medal Shrine dedicates the first Tuesday of the month to Latino communities.

Devoted Catholic Proud

For the Quattrones, The Miraculous Medal Shrine is about faith, family, devotion to Mary.

Our Lady of FIAT Shrine

Our Lady of FIAT shrine is a sacred place of devotion, prayer, and solitude with Our Lady.

Fr. Carroll Receives Award

Fr. Michael Carroll, CM, the Shrine director, receives Niagara University’s St. Vincent de Paul Award.

For Whom the Bell Tolls

While many enjoy the “boom and tinkle” of the Shrine’s carillon, few know its storied history.

Fatherly Connection

Television star, Kate Flannery, says, “We love the Shrine. It really is one of the best places on earth.”

Our Lady of Vailankanni

Local Indian Catholic community members visited the Shrine for Our Lady of Vailankanni feast day Mass.

Aid 4 Friends Service Project

The Shrine's Young Adult Program's mission provides services and engagement for young adults.

May Procession at the Shrine

A longtime Marian devotion, the May Procession at the Shrine included a rosary on the seminary grounds.

Mass Solidarity at the Shrine

The Shrine hosted a mass and prayer service in solidarity of the devastation of Notre Dame church.

Show Us Your Miraculous Medal

Our Lady of Calvary Parish School students received Miraculous Medals to carry throughout their day.