The Diocesan Marian Year has been extended and will close on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8, 2010.
In view of the fact that Bishop Rhoades, who convoked the Marian Year, was transferred to another diocese and the office of bishop was vacant for 7 months of the Marian Year, it is Bishop McFadden's desire to allow more time for the faithful to focus on this great moment of grace. Consequently, the closing Mass scheduled for October 2, 2010 at the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes at Mount Saint Mary's in Emmitsburg is canceled.
Bishop McFadden also has asked that every parish commit to making the month of October a special time to encourage individual and group recitation of the Holy Rosary both at home and in the Parish Church. He encourages the Pastors and parochial vicars to use the Saturdays in October to celebrate votive Masses in honor of the Blessed Mother and to say the rosary with their people.
There are many wonderful resources available to help us to celebrate this Marian Year - check them out on the Diocese's Prayer and Resources page.
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