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. The homilists will lead us through reflections on important topics that center on our earthly journey and the challenges along the way. Our weekly journey ends focusing on God’s eternal love for us.

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: Join us at the Basilica Shrine and 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 Lost 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