Plenary Indulgence Available on February 9

February 9 is the Feast of St. Maron, who is the founder of the Maronite Catholic Church. This is an eastern rite Church in full communion with the worldwide Catholic Church. Pope Benedict XVI instituted the ability for the faithful to obtain a Plenary Indulgence by visiting a Maronite Church on February 9 in honor of this special Feast. Yesterday Asher and I attended a Divine Liturgy at St. Maron Church in Torrington, Connecticut. 

The evening was an early celebration of St. Maron's Feast. A wonderful Lebanese meal followed. Fr. Fadi Khawand is originally from Lebanon and was previously assigned to St. Joseph Church in Beirut where we have a Children's Rosary prayer group. Fr. Khawand is very excited by the idea of starting a Children's Rosary at his current parish in Torrington. We were able to share with him handmade rosaries and Children's Rosary books in both English and Arabic to help in his efforts to begin a group.

Remembering Jackie Tiul

On the Feast of the Presentation, beloved Children's Rosary group leader Jackie Tiul passed away after a long battle with cancer. Jackie led a Children's Rosary prayer group for many years at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Waterbury, Connecticut. Her group always met on the first Saturday of each month. Despite her illness, she was faithful to leading this group. She will be dearly missed. Please remember Jackie in your prayers. Her funeral will be held on February 9.

Information can be found about the wake and funeral HERE.

Apostolic Nuncio from Cameroon Conveys Support for the Children's Rosary

 

Mgr. José Avelino Bettencourt, the apostolic nuncio to Cameroon, conveyed the above correspondence to Asher after Asher had returned to the United States. Mgr. Bettencourt is quite known and respected across Cameroon, and we were honored that he had been so kind as to express his support for our efforts there and around the world.

Release of "A Soul Prepared through Suffering" in Urdu

This past week the Urdu version of the book "A Soul Prepared through Suffering" was released. This is a 40-Day retreat on suffering which is perfect to use during Lent. Children's Rosary groups in Pakistan will have access to using these to enrich their Lenten journey. This book in English is available to order in the US, England, and Ireland HERE. 

Release of the Portuguese Children's Rosary Book

We are excited to announce the release of the Portuguese version of the Children's Rosary book. These are currently only available through the Domestic Monastery in the United States. If there is interest in these books in other countries please send an email to Blythe at blythe@childrensrosary.org

The books can be ordered Here

Please note that the item has a drop down menu to pick the language you wish to order. A number of languages are available. 

The Children's Rosary in Claudy Co. Derry Turns Four!

We received these lovely pictures from the Children's Rosary at St. Patrick's Church in Claudy Co. Derry, Northern Ireland. They met on December 6  to celebrate their fourth Anniversary. They gathered to pray around the crib and then finished off their meeting enjoying some sweets. They meet monthly on the first Saturday of the month. 

Members of this group also participated in the Christ the King Eucharistic Procession in Derry. They helped to lead the Rosary that day and shared the picture below. 

Mass Offered on January 25, 2026 for the members of the Children's Rosary

A Mass was offered today for all the members of the Children's Rosary and all who help the Children's Rosary. We continue to have a Mass said for this intention on the twenty-fifth of each month. The Eucharist is such a powerful gift from Our Lord that when we wanted to extend thanksgiving to all of you, we knew of no better way to express gratitude. May Our Lord's love be poured down on all of you through the powerful sacrifice of the Holy Mass. 

The pictures included in this post were taken during a meeting of the Children's Rosary from St. John the Baptist Parish in Front Royal, Virginia USA. They meet every Thursday at 3:30 PM in front of the Blessed Sacrament. The children can be seen placing roses before the statue of Our Lady in the picture above.