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Pope Leo XIV Visits Mentorella Shrine

On August 19, 2025 resurrectionists who staff the shrine of Mentorella dedicated to Our Lady of Grace welcomed Pope Leo XIV. The occasion marked the third time in recent decades that a sitting pontiff visited the shrine for prayer and reflection.  Both Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI made repeated pilgrimages to the shrine of Our Lady of Mentorella. Indeed, upon request, pilgrims who visit the shrine today can glimpse the simple, austere guest rooms frequented by these former holy fathers.

The shrine of Mentorella was first entrusted to the Congregation of the Resurrection in the mid-19th century by then Pope Pius IX. Since that time Resurrectionists have continuously staffed and maintained the shrine for pilgrims.

For additional coverage of the Pope's visit this link.

For more on the shrine of Our Lady of Mentorella visit here (for English) or here (for Italian).

Fr Lucjan Bartkowiak, C. R.

Meet Fr Lucjan Bartkowiak, C.R.  Fr Lucjan professed his first vows in the Congregation of the Resurrection in 1994. He was ordained to the priesthood in 2000.  Early on in his priesthood, Fr. Lucjan began working in Bulgaria. While there he not only worked in the parish but also further developed his gift of writing (painting) icons.  On leaving Bulgaria , Fr Lucjan moved to Rome where he study iconography. During this time he also became interested in mosaics.  Fr Lucjan has now become a true artist in iconography and mosaics.  He has worked on and created numerous mosaics in several different places.  Below are pictures of his most recent project, the chapel of St. Elizabeth hospital. (In the group picture, Fr Lucjan is center next to the bishop.)

 

 

CR Gala 2024

Pictures from the 27th annual CR Gala, held on Sept. 29th at Allegra Banquets at Rosemont, IL. 

Celebrations

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All Souls Day Mass - Gallery

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2023 General Chapter

Every six years, we as a community hold what is known as a General Chapter.  The leaders of the community world-wide as well as elected delegates from across the entire community come together in Rome to evaluate our common life and to plan for the future.  Additionally, we have elections for our General Curia, our Superior General, our Vicar General and two councilors.  The General Chapter took place from June 20 to July 6.  In addition to all the meetings, we were able to visit the home in which our founder lived in the early days of the community as well as the church of his burial.  One of the highlights was our meeting with Pope Francis on June 28 after the regular Wednesday General Audience.  Below you will find a link to a video with highlights from the General Chapter.
 

List of Accused Resurrectionists

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Pastoral Letter - Gene Szarek

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