SOLEMN NOVENA 2023
"Mary's Love Theme": November 13–21
Join us for our 9-day Solemn Novena 2023 from November 13–21. This year we celebrate “Mary’s Love Theme,” as we unite in prayer to our Blessed Mother and prepare for our celebration of the Solemnity of
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.
THE PRAYER HEARD AROUND THE WORLD
The
Perpetual Novena has been called the prayer heard around the world. In 1930, Fr. Joseph A. Skelly, CM, a
Vincentian of the Eastern Province, introduced the Perpetual Novena to publicly honor Mary and increase devotion to her
Miraculous Medal. The success of the Novena services spread to more than 3,300 churches and chapels worldwide and was translated into many languages—including Braille.
Just as impressive, the Perpetual Novena has remained unbroken for almost a century. As Fr. Skelly stated in July 1931, “There is no force [as] mighty as that of thousands of united hearts, joined in faith and love, asking [for] Mary’s intercession.”
UNITE IN PRAYER TO MARY
PLENARY INDULGENCES
By attending all nine days of the Solemn Novena, you are eligible to receive a plenary indulgence under the usual conditions. Attending at least three days fulfills partial indulgence requirements.
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9-Day Novena Schedule
(All listed times Eastern U.S.A.)
Monday, November 13
9:00 a.m.: Novena/Mass
12:05 p.m.: Novena/Mass
2:00 p.m.: Novena
6:30 p.m.: Novena/Mass
Tues., Nov. 14–Fri., Nov. 17
12:05 p.m.: Novena/Mass
6:30 p.m.: Novena/Mass
Solemnity of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
Wednesday, November 22
9:30 a.m.: Confession
10:30 a.m.: Mass
Celebrant: Bishop David O’Connell, CM
Bishop of Trenton, New Jersey