Join us as we delve into the beauty and grace of Our Lady, the Blessed Virgin Mary. Be inspired by Dr. John-Mark Miravalle as he illustrates why Mary is the tota pulchra, the wholly fair woman, the all-beautiful; and by Fr. Justin Cinnante, O. Carm., who will share insights into Mary as Mother of the Eucharist, Mother of Beauty. His Excellency, Bishop Caggiano, will celebrate Mass for us, and we’ll join together in praying the Rosary after dinner. Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament closes out the evening, offering a time for personal prayer and contemplation. This gathering promises to be a spiritually and personally enriching experience, perfect for those looking to grow closer to Our Lady and deepen their faith and devotion.
Details
| Date | September 13, 2025 |
| Time | 3:00 – 9:00 pm (check in starts at 2:00 pm) |
| Cost | $25 |
| Organizer | Morning Star Guild |
| Venue | St. Matthew Catholic Church, 216 Scribner Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854 |
Our Speakers
Dr. John-Mark L. Miravalle is Professor of Systematic and Moral Theology at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Maryland. He received his doctorate in Sacred Theology from the Regina Apostolorum in Rome. He is the author of three books, most recently Beauty: What It Is & Why It Matters (Sophia Institute Press, 2019). He has debated noted atheists on topics such as God’s existence, same-sex “marriage,” and theistic morality. He and his wife, Jessica, have five children.
Fr. Justin Cinnante, O. Carm., is a Carmelite priest at Transfiguration Priory in Tarrytown, NY; the Chaplain at Iona Preparatory High School, and the Chaplain for Beloved Daughters Ministries. He is a household name in the Hudson Valley, thanks to his loving ministry, infectious smile, and humor. After years of parish and high school ministry, he discerned a “call within a call” to join the Carmelite order. You may know him as the priest who, when Covid hit hard, jumped on the back of a pickup truck with the monstrance held high. He also runs monthly healing Masses at Transfiguration Church, where many miracles happen.
Schedule
| 2:00 pm | Check In / Registration |
| 2:50 pm | Welcome / Introduction |
| 3:00 pm | Mary as the All Beautiful Dr. John-Mark Miravalle |
| 4:00 pm | Sunday Vigil Mass, Celebrated by Bishop Frank Caggiano |
| 5:00 pm | Dinner |
| 6:30 pm | Rosary / Witness |
| 7:00 pm | Mary, Mother of the Eucharist; Mary, Mother of Beauty Fr. Justin Cinnante, O. Carm. |
| 8:00 pm | Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament |
| 9:00 pm | End Remarks |
