He who knows how to forgive prepares for himself many graces from God. As often as I look upon the cross, so often will I forgive with all my heart.
-St. Faustina
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July 7-9 Fr. Jacob Hsieh, O Praem
"Our Angels of Protection"
Traditional Latin Mass
July 14-16 Fr. Daniel McElheron, Doloran Fathers
Fr. McElheron is a member of the Dolorans Fathers with Fr. Ripperger
"Discernment of Spirits"
Traditional Latin Mass
August 11-13 Fr. Ian Van Huesen
"Healing of Memories"
Traditional Latin Mass
September 8-17
Shroud of Turin Display at Mother of Dolors Parish Center 705 W. St. Clair, Vandalia, IL
September 15-17 Fr. Lawrence Carney
"Devotion to the Holy Face"
September 15th is the Feast of the Sorrowful Mother
Traditional Latin Mass
October 6-8 Fr. Mark Bozada, Archdiocese of St. Louis
Topic: TBA
October 20-22 26th Annual Conference
(Please note: This is a week earlier than the usual date due to a Diocesan Wide Event in the Diocese of Springfield October 27-28)
Bishop Thomas John Paprocki
Msgr. Stuart Swetland
John LaBriola
Steve Cunningham
"Restore Your Soul"
Fr. Chad Ripperger
Fr. Chad Ripperger can be contacted through his website, dolorans.org
He is not in residence at OSMM
Happy Easter
May 2, 2023
Happy Easter!
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Easter Triduum
April 7, 2023
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Stability and Satisfaction
March 4, 2023
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