Pray the Rosary and Join the Confraternity!
Pray the Rosary and Join the Confraternity!
Each year, the month of October is dedicated to praying the Holy Rosary, coinciding with the Feast Day of Our Lady of the Rosary celebrated on October 7. Fr. Matt Tomeny, MIC explains the history surrounding this glorious feast day, as well as giving some other information on how you can help pray the Rosary with us this October, and join the Rosary Confraternity at the National Shrine!
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