AMH Director/Publisher: Fr. Mark Baron, MIC — “Father Joseph, MIC” Executive Editor: Dr. Joe McAleer Designer: Andrew Leeco Writers, Assistant Editors: Chris Sparks, Julia Rose AMH General Promoter: Br. Andrew R. Mączyński, MIC Vol. 83, No. 2 Summer 2026 20 GO EAST, MARIANS! 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 © 2026 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 Our American Province of the Marian Congregation has expanded across the Atlantic, with two new missions in Europe: The Marian Centre for Catholic Life, outside London, England, and the Englishspeaking Chaplaincy at Medjugorje in Bosnia-Herzegovina. We pray for the evangelizing success of our Marian priests stationed overseas and invite the intercession and protection of the Blessed Mother in both countries (as she is portrayed on our cover): Our Lady of Walsingham and Our Lady, Queen of Peace. 3 Fr. Joseph Writes 4 Marian Helpers in Action 6 Fr. Joseph’s Picks 7 Notes from Rome 8 On Eden Hill 31 Outstanding Helpers 33 Graces Received 36 From the Vaults Departments Please join our Urgent Appeal to build a parking lot for the convenience of our disabled pilgrims. Central Park Summer at the Shrine 10 Special events are scheduled in the months ahead, the perfect time to make your pilgrimage. Sacred Heart, USA As our nation is consecrated to the Sacred Heart, Dr. Robert Stackpole praises the devotion. 11, 16 Page 18 For 30 years, the Divine Mercy Intercessory Prayerline has engaged and inspired countless callers. Uniting the World in Prayer 25 Divine Mercy Weekend 2026 It was one to remember, with perfect weather and an all-star roster of speakers and ministers. 24 Bishop David L. Ricken of Green Bay celebrated Divine Mercy Sunday Mass at the Shrine. Open the Door to Your Heart 14 A new travel book for America’s 250th by Peggy Stanton reveals Catholic shrines coast-to-coast. This Land is Mary’s Land 28 20 London Calling 22 Hail, Queen of Peace
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