AMH Director/Publisher: Fr. Mark Baron, MIC — “Father Joseph, MIC” Executive Editor: Dr. Joe McAleer Designer: Andrew Leeco Writer, Assistant Editor: Chris Sparks AMH General Promoter: Br. Andrew R. Mączyński, MIC Vol. 82, No. 3 Fall 2025 10 Circling the Globe Mission Statement Marian Helper is intended to serve members of the Association of Marian Helpers (AMH), a spiritual benefit society of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The magazine seeks to provide spiritual nourishment, education about the Catholic faith, and information about the mission and good works of the Marians. It also provides information about Association services and presents opportunities to support the mission and good works of the Congregation. Marian Helper is published quarterly by the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception. It is sent free of charge to active members of the Association. Printed in the USA with ecclesiastical approval. Copyright © 2025 Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M. All rights reserved. Send all correspondence to: Association of Marian Helpers, Editorial Dept., Eden Hill, Stockbridge, MA 01263. Email: [email protected] Website: Marian.org Father Chris Alar is on a barnstorming tour promoting his next book in the “Explaining the Faith” series, Understanding the Sacraments: God’s Grace Guaranteed! Readers from Australia and New Zealand, England and all across the United States are responding to this engaging refresher course — already a bestseller! — on the uniqueness of the Catholic Church and the tools offered by God to help us get to Heaven. 3 Father Joseph Writes 4 Marian Helpers in Action 6 Father Joseph’s Picks 7 Notes from Rome 8 On Eden Hill and Beyond 31 Outstanding Helpers 33 Graces Received 36 From the Vaults Departments Dr. Robert Stackpole celebrates the 75th anniversary of the proclamation of Mary’s Assumption. A dogma of hope All Rise! 12 Excitement builds as the new Marian Monastery and Chapel on Eden Hill take shape. Saintly trio Three new saints proclaimed by Pope Leo XIV have much to offer to be a better Marian Helper. 13 Page 16 Saint Stanislaus Kostka Parish, not far from Eden Hill, is an important part of our Marian history. Spiritual treasure Patron of the Holy Souls 18 We have an Augustinian Pope, and an Augustinian saint who inspires us, says Fr. Dan Cambra. History and heritage The Marian seminarians took an unforgettable pilgrimage to Poland and Lithuania. 20 23 To Mary, via baseball A veteran broadcaster records the Rosary, and a young writer’s faith life changes forever. 24 From profound grief comes an unexpected blessing for a family of seven open to life. ‘God planned this’ 26 Our first foray into video programming for children is a hit among kids and parents. Gospel Picnic: Let’s begin! 28
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