July News
A Spiritual Mountain
Dear Friends in Christ our King,
Mountains have always held a sacred meaning in Scripture. They are places where man is drawn close to God. From the sacrifices of Noah and Abraham to the supreme sacrifice of Christ on Mount Calvary, mountains are where Heaven and earth meet. In Christian tradition, Mount Carmel became home to hermits who honored the prophet Elijah’s legacy and chose the Blessed Virgin Mary as their patroness, calling her Our Lady of Mount Carmel. We celebrate this feast in this month of July.
Mary, like a mountain, offers paths that lead upward, paths marked by her virtues. Her humility, patience, and charity serve as a model for all of us striving for holiness. We cannot climb to Heaven by our own strength, but by following in Mary’s footsteps, we ascend step by step. She helps lift our minds above earthly distractions and refocuses our hearts on God. She is our Mother of Good Counsel, guiding us to choose what is right and eternal.
Mountains also provide refuge and strength, and so does Mary. When we are tempted or fall, she strengthens and lifts us. And to help us on this spiritual climb, Mary has given us two powerful tools: the Brown Scapular and the Rosary. Like ropes and footholds for a mountain climber, they are our spiritual lifelines. The Rosary helps us pray and climb heavenward, bead by bead, and the Scapular is our sign of belonging to her and of her loving protection.
So let us make good use of these devotions! Let us wear the Scapular with faith, pray the Rosary with devotion, and call on Mary’s name with love. She will lead us, step by step, until one day we reach the summit—where she will welcome us into the glory of Heaven.
Yours faithfully in Christ our Infant King,
Rev. Canon Matthew Talarico
U.S. Provincial Superior
Opening Mass for
New Apostolate in Oswego, NY
St. Mary of the Assumption Shrine
On Sunday, June 15, the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest opened its newest apostolate, St. Mary of the Assumption Shrine in Oswego, New York, with the celebration of its first Solemn High Mass.
This historic occasion took place at the gracious invitation of His Excellency Bishop Douglas Lucia of the Diocese of Syracuse. Representing the bishop, Father John Mano, Vicar General of the diocese, conveyed His Excellency’s heartfelt greetings to the hundreds of faithful who filled the cathedral-like church for this inaugural Mass.
Monsignor Michael Schmitz, Vicar General in the Institute, was the celebrant of the Solemn Mass, assisted by Canon Matthew Talarico, U.S. Provincial Superior. Canon Edward Gardner, newly appointed Rector of the Shrine, preached the sermon.
Canon Gardner is joined at the Shrine by Abbé Nicholas Tousignant, a clerical oblate of the Institute, who will assist in the spiritual care of the growing community.
The Institute is grateful to the Diocese of Syracuse and Bishop Lucia for the warm welcome and looks forward to serving the faithful at St. Mary of the Assumption Shrine.
Society of the Sacred Heart
National Convocation
The Institute's Sacred Heart Retreat Center in Burlington, Wisconsin, welcomed members from across the country for the 2025 National Convocation of the Society of the Sacred Heart.
The gathering was graced by the presence of Monsignor Michael Schmitz, Vicar General in the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest, who conferred the Cross of St. Francis de Sales upon new members, and who also served as celebrant for the solemn liturgies during the convocation.
Pilgrimage to
Our Lady of Consolation Shrine
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Join the Institute’s Apostolates from Detroit, Columbus, Cleveland and Pittsburgh as we unite ourselves to the many pilgrims who seek the help and intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Consoler of Afflicted. Come join us at the Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation, as we place our apostolates, our families, and the needs of the whole Church Militant into the hands of Our Blessed Mother.
Pilgrimage schedule
9:00 a.m. Arrival in Carey (315 Clay Street, Carey, OH 43316)
9:30 - 10:30 a.m./11:00 a.m. Rosary Walk in the Shrine Park
11:00a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Confessions in the Shrine Crypt/Basement
Pilgrimage schedule
9:00 a.m. Arrival in Carey (315 Clay Street, Carey, OH 43316)
9:30 - 10:30 a.m./11:00 a.m. Rosary Walk in the Shrine Park
11:00a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Confessions in the Shrine Crypt/Basement
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Solemn Mass in the Extraordinary Form at the Main Altar of the Basilica
Following Mass, talk about the history of the Shrine
Following the talk, cafeteria space available for lunch
Following the talk, cafeteria space available for lunch
Departure as desired after the talk
Pilgrimage to Mexico
October 6–11, 2025
Embark on an unforgettable spiritual journey to the heart of Mexico!
From October 6–11, 2025, join Canon Benjamin Norman and walk in the footsteps of saints and martyrs on a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, where Our Lady appeared in the 16th century and ushered in the great “Baptism of Mexico.”
Discover local history with visits of Colonial Mexico, the enchanting Floating Gardens of Xochimilco, ancient pyramids, and more. Honor the heroic legacy of the Cristero Martyrs, especially Mexico’s beloved “Scarlet Pimpernel,” Blessed Miguel Pro.
For more information, click the link below.
A Word from the Sister Adorers
Visit of the Reverend Mother
During May and June, Reverend Mother Madeleine-Marie of the Adorers of the Royal Heart has been traveling to many of the Institute apostolates throughout the United States accompanied by one of the other sisters. It has been a great grace and joy for them to meet the faithful and share a little about the religious life, perhaps sparking a gentle flame in the hearts of girls and young ladies toward this beautiful vocation.
The sister Adorers have the special vocation of praying for priests and supporting them spiritually through a life of prayer, and thus it is a special grace as well to witness first hand the growing and fruitful apostolates around the United States.
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