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Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Gorda mountains of central Mexico in the state of Querétaro is the home called Santa Maria del...Read more

Sr. Mary of the Redemption, SOLT, hails from Lowell, Massachusetts where she met Fr. James Flanagan, founder of the Society of Our Lady of...Read more

I set up the tripod and camera, focused the lens, and got everything in the shot. I walked across the room to double check...Read more

The sun is shining. Campers are running around and enjoying the simple beauty of being outside while surrounded by young adult mentors who are...Read more

In 2010, the SOLT Clerical Society in the American Region decided to move the house of studies for our seminarians from Rome back to...Read more

As I look back on my faith journey, one of the greatest tools that helped me grow in my faith was being surrounded by...Read more

138th St. Ann's Day

The weather was breezy and the skies were beautiful for our St. Ann's Day procession and celebration....Read more

Rome Sweet Home

“Father, I’m home” were the words I uttered when I entered St. Peter’s Basilica on September 9 th...Read more

At one of the Assembly talent shows the group from the Philippines sang a song “I have found a treasure”. The joy and beautiful...Read more

I have no words to describe my immense gratitude for the opportunity to be a part of the SOLT Belize Mission Trip 2022. It...Read more

The SOLT St. Ann’s Summer Camp consisted of a two-week summer camp for 90 children, 1st -12th grade, of the Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation....Read more

“Br. Andrew, are we still going to have practice?”

“Um… No, why? Do you guys want to have practice?”

“Yes, we like...Read more

If you can make it safely down Route 94 through the weaving traffic, the procession of billboards, and just past the exit for the...Read more

The most important thing I learned from serving with SOLT was that family matters. My husband and I met while serving at the Turtle...Read more

St. Paul tells us in Philippians 4:4 to “Rejoice in the Lord always!” I find this is easy to do at Our Lady of...Read more

From the earliest beginnings of SOLT, the presence, life, and work of the lay faithful were central in the mind, heart, and vision of...Read more

What we did:

The dawn brought roosters crowing and tropical birds singing praise to the Lord at the break of dawn...Read more

What we did:

We started the morning with holy hour and mass which was such a great way to start the day! We...Read more

One February morning, all eyes were on a big winter storm rolling into Detroit. That whole day the temperature started to drop, and that...Read more

Ilooked around and, along with my fellow seminarians, found myself in a sea of hats, coats, scarves, and signs—marchers for life headed up Capitol...Read more

In May of this year, we were hit by a very powerful but very localized thunderstorm. Winds of up to 105 mph were responsible...Read more

Everybody knows that priests and consecrated men and women are called to holiness, so it means a lot to lay people that their vocation...Read more

All of us have been challenged with finding safe ways to build community and continue to nurture our children during the ongoing pandemic. St....Read more

During the summer, I was speaking with a woman and her 7-year-old daughter. The mother told her daughter that I am studying to be...Read more

Broken mufflers, bumping music, and ATVs ruling the street; taco stands, front yard BBQs, and lively Spanish chatter; Lions hats, Tigers jerseys, and Pistons...Read more

Discern the Priesthood & Brotherhood Virtual Come and See

November 20th, 10a - 12p (CST)

Events Include: Testimonies, Mission Tours,...Read more

Since I arrived at OLMS in 2018, our school has gone through some exciting developments. In 2019, OLMS expanded to include elementary aged children...Read more

Summer Camp in the Turtle Mountains this year was an adventure! It reminded me of Matthew 13:52: “And Jesus replied, ‘Then every scribe who...Read more

I am not usually one to jump on bandwagons, but when my husband convinced me to watch an episode of The Chosen, I found...Read more

My recent arrival in the Mora Valley of Northern New Mexico, the birthplace of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity,...Read more

On May 31, 2017, the feast of the Visitation, St. Mary’s Out of Home Care Centre was formally established at St. Mary’s Mission in...Read more

Every now and then I buy a red bell pepper and slowly eat it raw, in little pieces, taking my time with it; slowly...Read more

Within seminary formation there are four dimensions (Human, Spiritual, Intellectual, and Pastoral formation) that are assessed while a man is preparing for Holy Orders....Read more

My parents had a total of 19 children. Sadly, 4 were miscarried and 5 of my siblings passed away when they were young. At...Read more

Eighteen years ago, I arrived in North Dakota to begin my Aspirancy with the Society of Our Lady and to serve at St. Ann’s...Read more

Each and every day is a new day that contains many graces and opportunities to prepare for the Eternal Day. Holy Mother Church guides...Read more

Great events entail great preparations. In the liturgies of Advent, the Church provides us with the time and space to prepare ourselves for the...Read more

When I first started the journey towards becoming a priest nine years ago, I never imagined in my wildest dreams that the day of...Read more

Have you ever asked yourself when shopping at the supermarket, “Where did this vegetable come from?” or while driving in the countryside, “Who picks...Read more

A few years ago, our beloved Sr. Mary Handmaid of Jesus was struck by a truck while she was walking on the road. She...Read more

Morning Joy is a half hour show that airs Monday through Friday at 10am CST on the Our Lady of Corpus Christi Facebook page...Read more

With God's grace, Father Paul Grala, SOLT, completed his 25th Anniversary

of Priesthood on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, and then celebrated it with...Read more

On July 14th of this year, the Lord blessed me with the entrance into my first year of promises with SOLT. The journey has...Read more

On April 27th, 2019, I completed my Certificate in Catholic Theology. It was one of the happiest days because, by the grace of God,...Read more

The school year is now underway at Santa Maria del Mexicano. The beginning of the year has been a bit hectic as we get...Read more

It has long been a desire of my heart to come to know more about Montessori education. I studied elementary education in college, but...Read more

This past week, Fr. Zachary of the Mother of God, SOLT, was preaching during the Masses on EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network). Click...Read more

On February 9, 2019, Fr. Tristan Abbott was installed as pastor of the SOLT mission, Nuestra Senora del Refugio in Nuevo Laredo, located...Read more