AMH Director/PublisHer: Fr. Mark Baron, MIC — “Father Joseph, MIC” executive eDitor: Dr. Joe McAleer Designer: Andrew Leeco Writers, AssistAnt eDitors: Chris Sparks, Gam Julia Rose AMH generAl ProMoter: Br. Andrew R. Mączyński, MIC Vol. 82, No. 4 Winter 2025-26 12 Thanks be to God! 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 The Marian Fathers are blessed with an abundance of vocations, thanks to the grace of God and the continued prayers and support of all our Marian Helpers. It’s been a banner year of celebrations and new horizons, including the ordination of Fr. Alexander Pumphrey, MIC (assembled on our cover with fellow Marians, clerics, and the ordaining Bishop on the National Shrine steps) and a new seminary destination in California. 3 Father Joseph Writes 4 Marian Helpers in Action 6 Father Joseph’s Picks 7 Notes from Rome 8 On Eden Hill and Beyond 14 Vocations 31 Outstanding Helpers 33 Graces Received 36 From the Vaults Departments Father Donald Calloway, MIC, announces: It’s time for consecration to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. The Holy Family, our hope Divine Mercy Plus: Ad-free and lots to see! 11 Hate those YouTube ads? The Marian Fathers have an online alternative that’s free and easy. Centennial of five Firsts One hundred years ago, Our Lady asked for the monthly First Saturday devotion for peace. 16 Page 18 Travel to monastic vineyards with Emily Stimpson Chapman in her new book from Marian Press. Wine is sacred A Carol at Christmas 20 Both Charles Dickens and the Muppets offer seasonal life lessons, says Fr. Alex Pumphrey, MIC. Celebrate America 250 with Mary! Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle reminds us of Our Lady’s dual patronages of our great nation. 22 24 The newest Doctor Dr. Robert Stackpole presents St. John Henry Newman, proclaimed the 38th Doctor of the Church. 26 The popular children’s book series is now complete with The Gospel of John for Little Ones. Life and Light for Little Ones 28 Registration is now open for the sixth World Apostolic Congress on Mercy in Vilnius, Lithuania. WACOM 6 on deck 29
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