Mary, Patroness of the Unites States and Her Apparitions Here
Mary, Patroness of the Unites States and Her Apparitions Here
Fr. Chris Alar explains Mary's role in the history of America and her being made patroness of the United States under the title of the Immaculate Conception. Also discussed is the only approved Marian apparition in the U.S. at Champion, WI and the significance of the date July 2. Also, has the Church approved Our Lady of America and George Washington's apparition of Mary?
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The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/122925.cfm
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