Bishop John Noonan cordially invites you to the 4th annual diocesan-wide Marian Congress.
For the fourth year, the Diocese of Orlando Secretariat of Evangelization and the Office of Hispanic Ministry are presenting a Marian Congress to help the faithful better understand the Blessed Mother and her important role in salvation history.
Click here to download a letter from Bishop Noonan about the Marian Congress.
The theme for this year will be "Mary in the Year of Faith."
The congress will begin Friday, October 12 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe in Orlando, with an opening liturgy. There will be a community procession at 7:00 p.m., followed by the rosary and Mass, celebrated by Bishop John Noonan.
On October 13, the Marian Congress will continue at Holy Family Catholic Church in Orlando with a day of presentations, a musical tribute to the Blessed Mother, and prayer.
The Marian Congress will explore Marian devotions, spirituality and the role of Mary in our Catholic faith with separate English and Spanish language presentations as well as musical performances by local parish choirs. There will be two Keynote Addresses by Father Claudio Burgaleta, S.J., Ph.D.: “Pope Benedict and Marian Spirituality” and “Pope Benedict, Personal Revelations and the Third Secret of Fatima.”
All the information you need to plan your participation and register is found here on this website. We hope you will join us for this beautiful celebration in honor of Mary, Mother of God, patroness of the Diocese of Orlando.
IMPORTANT FACTS AT A GLANCE:
What: |
Marian Congress |
When: |
October 12, 2012 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe |
Why: |
Pastoral recommendations for the Year of Faith issued by the Vatican say: |
Cost: |
$20 registration fee for Saturday portion only - includes continental breakfast, lunch and materials. |