AMH Director/Publisher: Very Rev. Chris Alar, 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. 80, No. 4 Winter 2023-24 14 March of Time 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 © 2023 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 The Marians’ longest-serving employee has now retired. Charlie Parise, “looking” at his former self and the late Fr. Walter Pelczynski, MIC, on our cover, clocked up 55 years of loyal service in the Marian Press print shop of the Marian Helpers Center in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. What a legacy! 3 Father Joseph Writes 4 Marian Helpers in Action 6 Father Joseph’s Picks 7 Notes from Rome 10 On Eden Hill 17 Around the World 28 New from Marian Press 31 Outstanding Helpers 33 Graces Received 36 From the Vaults Departments All hope seemed lost — until the Divine Mercy Image in the victim’s wallet was revealed. Kidnapped in Mexico! Heavenly light in darkness 18 War has come to the Holy Land, but the ray of hope continues to shine from Bethlehem. Newly-ordained Dcn. Stephen Castellano, MIC, wears the newly-restored white habit. New habit, new deacon 12 The campaign to build a new Marian monastery and chapel on Eden Hill is gaining momentum. ‘Let’s get it done!’ 13 24 Jesse’s legacy 20 The tragic miscarriage of a Holy Innocent has unexpected results for a grieving family. Picturing St. Joseph There’s a new graphic novel on the “Terror of Demons,” drawn by a talented artist on an iPad. 22 Page A chapter of the worldwide Confraternity of the Rosary has been established at the Shrine. Join the Confraternity! 8 First Ukraine and Russia, now Israel and Palestine. As wars rage on, what can we do to help? Peace in our time? 9 Father Andy Davy, MIC, and his pilgrims were among the million-plus at World Youth Day. ‘Jesus is looking at you now’ 26 When his flight was delayed, Fr. Fidele Malanga turned to prayer — and attracted a crowd. Rosary ready for takeoff 29
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