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Brief History of the Marian Friary
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he Marian friary of "Our Lady, Queen of the Seraphic Order" was officially opened on December 15, 1992 (Feast of Our Lady, Queen of the Seraphic Order) by Bishop Sean O'Malley, OFM Cap, now the bishop and cardinal of the diocese of Boston. Located in downtown New Bedford, the friary offers everyday the Holy sacrifice of the Mass and the Sacrament of Penance for the faithful. from 1994 up to the present, there is an interior seminary for the friars called to the priesthood. From 2002, the friar students, after their two years of philosophy, continue their study of theology in Italy.
"Our Lady's Chapel" is the name of the actual sanctuary which was named ever since its foundation in 1950 by the Friars Minor who built and and used to live in New Bedford. The sanctuary was closed in 1992 and the Friars Minor moved to Providence while it was reopened by the Franciscans of the Immaculate on December 15 of the same year.
The friars hear numerous confessions everyday especially the First Fridays and Saturdays of the month as well as during the periods of Advent and Lent. They also give spiritual direction to the faithful especially to members of the MIM and
Third Order of the Immaculate. From 2003, the friars started a program of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration which has at the present almost 200 members. They take turn day and night seven days a week and 24 hours a day, adoration before the Blessed Sacrament. The sanctuary becomes a place of prayer and recollection for the busy inhabitants and office workers of New Bedford.
How to Visit Our Lady's Chapel
600 Pleasant St., New Bedford Massachusetts, USA; Tel # (508) 996-8274; FAX: (508) 996-8296; E-mail: ffi@marymediatrix.com
Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts is located in the North East of the United States of America, on the southeast coast of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The city is approximately 30 miles ESE of Providence, Rhode Island and 50 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts.
Directions From Route I-195:
- When you reach New Bedford take exit 15 [Route 18 South].
- Take the exit for Route 6 Westbound to Fall River.
- At the first light take a left on to Sixth Street.
- Take the fourth left onto Market Street
- At the end of Market Street you will be directly in front of Our Lady's Chapel.
Hours:
Monday to Saturday 5:00 AM EST to 8:00 PM EST
Sunday 5:00 AM EST to 8:00 PM EST throughout the year.
During the season of Lent the Chapel opens at 6:00 AM EST.
Daily Masses
Monday to Saturday: 6:45 AM EST and 12:10 PM EST
Solemnities and Feast days differ.
Sunday Mass - 8:00 AM EST
Confession
Monday to Saturday, 10:30 AM EST to 1:30 PM EST
Devotions following Mass on:
Mondays: Our Lady of Good Voyage
Tuesdays: St. Anthony of Padua
Thursdays: St. Jude, the Apostle
Schedule of Daily Devotions:
Office of Readings: Monday to Saturday, 5:10 AM EST
Sunday, 5:40 AM EST
Office of Lauds: Monday to Saturday, 6:15 AM EST
Sunday, 6:45 AM EST
Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament: Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
Office of Vespers: Monday to Saturday, 4:00 PM EST
Stations of the Cross: Fridays, 4:25 PM EST
The Most Holy Rosary: Monday to Friday, 4:50 PM EST
The Franciscan Crown of the Seven Joys of Our Lady: Saturday, 4:50 PM
Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament: Monday to Saturday, 5:20 PM EST; Sunday, 6:45 PM EST.
The Friary Chapel is open seven days a week and twenty-four hours a day for Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration. Please write us for more information about signing up for Perpetual Adoration.
All the Faithful are cordially invited and warmly encouraged to come and visit their Lord, God and King, so humbly and meekly concealing Himself under the form of bread.
Those who can visit and would like to commit themselves to adore Our Eucharistic Lord each week, are invited to join our Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Guild of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament. Please
write us for more information.
Annual Corpus Christi Procession
Solemnity of Corpus Christi Every Year
Schedule of Events
Solemn Mass: 8:30 AM EST
Solemn Procession of the Most Blessed Sacrament: 1:40 PM EST
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Annual Feast of Our Lady of Good Voyage
The Feast of Our Lady of Good Voyage is celebrated on the last Sunday of September each year at Our Lady's Chapel. On the vigil of the Feast there is a solemn, candle-light procession of the statue at night. In the morning there is the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass offered on behalf of all travelers. In the afternoon, there is the Solemn Procession through the streets of the city, during which prayers and memorials are made on behalf of the seamen of the city.
All are welcome to join us in this annual joyful celebration.
Some images of the procession (click the thumbnail to enlarge)
Sacraments and Preaching
Following the Franciscan tradition the friars in New Bedford primary apostolate is the administration of the sacraments especially the reverent celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and the Sacrament of Penance. Moreover, they conduct conferences, symposium, parish mission, retreats and preaching tasks to help pastors in the care of souls.
Book Publication
The Marian Friary of Our Lady Queen of the Seraphic Order in New Bedford publishes books and pamphlets concentrating on Marian, popular as well as scholarly literatures. With the collaboration of the Academy of the Immaculate, a non-profit organization, the friars are putting out at least two to three titles of books a year. See our on-line catalog of books for more information about these titles.
Internet Apostolate
Imitating the example of St. Maximilian Kolbe, the friars launched its Marian and Catholic evangelization through the new technology of the Internet website which was established in 1996. It continues to expand according to demands and has affected many lives including the the discovery of religious and priestly vocations.
Mass Media Apostolate
The friars undertake with their Third Order members and the Sisters of the Immaculate the production of video and audio cassettes of conferences and music. This materializes the goal of St. Maximilian M. Kolbe to let the Immaculate known and loved for the extension of the Kingdom of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in the world today.
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Brief History of the Marian Friary
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he history of the foundation of the North American mission of the Franciscans of the Immaculate began in December 1990 when the first friars arrived and took residence in a small room in the Holy Apostle Seminary in Cromwell, CT. In the beginning of 1991, the friars transfered to a small house near the seminary for a monthly rent paid by benefactors. There the first vocations came who were attracted to the Franciscan-Marian life and in 1992, in order to accommodate more space for vocations, they transferred in a bigger house which was given for use to the friars by the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady, Mother of the Church in Baltic, CT.
Followed by a donation of a piece of land on the part of a Catholic benefactress, Eileen Brown, and after having received permission from the Bishop and with other difficulties, in the autumn of 1998, the friars began the construction of a novitiate and the Mother House of the American mission. The work was finished in August 2000. Hence, the friars from Baltic moved to the new friary in August 19, 2000. Bishop Hart of Norwich blessed the new community in the presence of the Father Founders, Fr. Stefano M. Manelli and Fr. Gabriel M. Pellettieri. The same bishop consecrated the chapel constructed in English Franciscan Gothic style in August 25, 2001.
The Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, Our Lady of Guadalupe has an old history. That edifice was erected initially by the Presbyterians in Tudor style in 1853 and then abandoned in 1869. The local parish of the Immaculate Conception, which administered to the poor working class of the area, without a Church, obtained the structure and renovated it for Catholic services. It was consecrated in 1909 and remained in use until 1972 after a fire incident; it was abandoned and practically left without having it repaired.
With the arrival of the friars in 1993, the work of restoration of the chapel began. The new chapel was solemnly consecrated by Bishop Hart in August 25, 2001 and in October 28, 2001 it became the center of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
How to Visit the Friary at Griswold
199 Colonel Brown, Griswold, CT 06351; Tel # (860) 376-6840
Directions to the Friary:
From New York City:
Take I-95 North into Connecticut. In Waterford take Exit 76 for I-395 North toward Norwich. Take Exit 85 (a few exits beyond Norwich). At 2nd traffic light turn right onto Rt138 East. See directions From I-395 below.
From Boston, MA:
Take I-90 west to Exit 10, I-395 South. Take Exit 85 for Griswold. Take a left at first traffic light onto Rt138 East. See directions From I-395 below.
From I-395:
Stay on Rt138 for 1.7 miles then take a right at traffic light onto Bethel Rd. After 1.4 miles take right at fork in road onto Colonel Brown Rd. Friary will be one mile on the right, half mile past Dog Pound.
From Providence, RI:
Take I-95 South to Exit 5A to Rt 3. Go right on Rt 3. After 1 mile take a right onto Rt 165 West. Follow into CT. Go through Voluntown. Go past two lakes, past Bethel Rd, and then make first right onto Old Voluntown Rd (hard to see). Take first right onto Colonel Brown Rd. Friary is half mile on left. If you see the Dog Pound on your Right, you have gone too far.
Hours:
Monday to Saturday 5:00 AM EST to 8:00 PM EST
Sunday 5:00 AM EST to 8:00 PM EST throughout the year.
During the season of Lent the Chapel opens at 6:00 AM EST
Schedule of Masses and Devotions
Schedule of Masses:
Main Church:
Ferial days: 7:00 AM EST
Sunday: 9:30 AM EST
First Friday: 7:00 AM EST, 11:00 AM EST, 6:00 PM EST
First Saturday: 7:00 AM EST, 11:30 AM EST
Marian Feasts and Solemnities: 7:00 AM EST, 7:00 PM EST
St. Joseph Chapel
Wednesday: 5:30 PM EST
Confession is administered upon request.
The Friary Chapel is open seven days a week and twenty-four hours a day for Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration. Please write us for more information about signing up for Perpetual Adoration.
All the Faithful are cordially invited and warmly encouraged to come and visit their Lord, God and King, so humbly and meekly concealing Himself under the form of bread.
Those who can visit and would like to commit themselves to adore Our Eucharistic Lord each week, are invited to join our Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Guild of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament. Please
write us for more information.
Annual Feast of the Queenship of Mary
The Feast of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary is celebrated every year in the liturgical calendar on August 22. During this feast the friars in the Marian Friary of Our Lady of Guadalupe offers a solemn Sacrifice of the Mass for friends and benefactors of the Institute.
All are welcome to join us in this annual joyful celebration.
Assistance to the Sisters
Ferial Masses: 6:20 AM EST
Sunday Masses: 6:30 AM EST
Assistance to the Diocese
The friars help parishes and other Churches of the Diocese of Norwish with the celebration of Holy Mass and hearing confessions upon request.
MIM Movement
The Marian Cenacle of Our Lady of Guadalupe, at the present has 25 consecrated members and 40 tertiaries. They are assisted by the friars spiritually and in formation.
Radio Station:
For several months the friars transmit half hour program through the show "For the Life of the World." This consists in Catholic interviews generally conducted by the friars.
Internet Apostolate
The friars began an internet video blog known as AirMaria.com with the regular updates of ten minute broadcast of homilies, conferences and other programs dealing with current problems on Mary and Catholicism. Theological themes are also delivered given by Fr. Peter Damian Fehlner with the collaboration of friars and tertiaries alike.
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Brief History of the Marian Friary
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ount St. Francis was established in 1973 by a Franciscan Conventual, Fr. Stephen Valenta, of the Province of the Immaculate Conception (USA). With the help of lay volunteers, a convent was erected, a chapel and 13 cottages/hermitages in the site of 150 acres mostly hills and grass that are ideal for contemplative life. The property was sold to our community by the Franciscan Conventuals in January 1998 and a montyh after on February our friars officially took residence in the Marian Friary of Our Lady, "Spouse of the Holy Spirit". From the period on the friary became the formation house of postulants and a place for retreats. The place was officially blessed in August 14, 2006 with the newly constructed friary of 18 cells.
How to Visit the Friary at Maine, New York
Mount St. Francis Hermitage:
"Marian Friary of Our Lady Spouse of the Holy Spirit" P.O. Box 236 Maine, New York 13802; Tel# (607) 754-0001; E-mail: ffimaine@familink.com
Directions to the Friary:
By Bus: Greyhound to Binghamton.
By Air: US Air, United, Northwest, to Ed. Link (Broome Co.) Airport.
Transportation at certain times can be provided to the Mount from either the Bus station in Binghamton or the Broome County Airport. Arrangements must be made in advance with the Friars.
Traveling by Car:
From BINGHAMTON: West on Rt. 17, exit 67, Rt. 26 north to Union Center, right onto Nanticoke Dr., immediate left onto Edson Rd., one mile to the entrance on the right. (120 Edson Road) west on Rt. 17, exit 67, Rt. 26 north to Union Center, right onto Nanticoke Dr., immediate left onto Edson Rd., one mile to the entrance on the right. (120 Edson Road)
From ENDICOTT: north on Taft Ave. right on Nanticoke Dr., right to Edson Rd., as above.
From SYRACUSE: Interstate 81, south, exit, Whitney Point, Rt. 26 south to Union Center left onto Nanticoke Dr., left onto Edson Rd., as above.
From NEW YORK CITY: Interstate 87, north, to exit 16, then Rt. 17, west, to Binghamton, as above.
From ALBANY: Interstate 90, east, to exit 25A, then Interstate 88, west, to Interstate 81 south, then to Rt. 17, west, in Binghamton, as above.
Daily Masses
Monday - Saturday: 6:30 AM EST
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:00 PM
Sunday Mass: 9:00 AM EST
Devotions at the Hermitage
Thursday: Afternoon Holy Hour at 3:30-8:00 PM EST consisting of the recitation of the Divine Office (Evening Prayer), the Holy Rosary.
First Fridays: 8:00 PM EST - 6:30 AM Saturday; Private adoration and Eucharistic Benediction.
Confession
Friday: 6:15 PM EST and after 7:00 PM Mass
Sunday: 8:15 AM EST
MIM and Tertiary Cenacle:
Every second Saturday of the month from 10am-5pm. All are welcome.
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Brief History of the Marian Friary
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he friars arrived the Southern part of Indiana on February 16, 2005 to take charge of the spiritual works and services of the Center of Marian Retreat "Mother of the Redeemer", which is already in existence. The retreat center can accommodate 90 persons in 29 rooms. It has a dining hall and a complete kitchen; a conference hall, a bookstore and gift shop well maintained and a Chapel on top of the hill facing the landscape. The retreat center is opened for individual retreats, for families, the youth, seminarians and clergy alike. Every third weekend of the month, there is a monthly retreat conducted by the friars of about 30 to 50 persons. The retreat center is also a place to for vocation discernment for the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate.
Location
Location and Contact Information
Marian Friary of Our Lady. "Mother of the Redeemer"
8210 West State Road 48 - Bloomington, Indiana 47404
Tel/FAX: (812) 825-4742; Email: fitheotokos@bluemarble.net
Daily Masses: 6:30 AM, 8:00 AM
Saturday: 12:00 PM
Sunday: 9:30 PM
Retreats
The friars take turn in assisting and giving retreats monthly to group of people.
Assistance to the Sisters
The friars assist the Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate in providing the Sacraments of the Eucharist and confession to them
Print Publication
The promotion and distribution of the monthly magazine "Missio Immaculatae International.
Radio Program
The friars give occasional programs and talks in the Catholic Radio 89.1 and WHOJ (Heart of Jesus Radio 91.9.
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