North American Martyrs

Five Catholic saints in religious robes and halos, each with distinct poses, set against a golden background. Text below each saint identifies them as: "St. Dominic," "St. Francis," "Gabriel Lourdel," "St. Ignatius Loyola," and "St. Francis Xavier." The saints are framed in ornate, arched wooden panels with gold accents."

Fr. Ciszek and the North American Martyrs: Reflections on Sinfulness and the Love of God

By John M. DeJak | October 4, 2015

On August 4, 1964, Fr. Ciszek began his annual eight-day retreat in preparation for his final vows, which he would take on the Feast of Our Lady’s Assumption, August 15, 1964. The site for this particular retreat was the Shrine of the North American Martyrs (also known as the Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs),…

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