November Marian Calendar

Opening Prayer: Blessed Mother Mary, Queen of Heaven and our loving advocate, we turn to you throughout this sacred month of November with hearts full of gratitude for your countless apparitions and intercessions throughout history. Guide us as we reflect upon the many ways you have revealed God's mercy to your children across the world and help us to grow closer to your Son through your maternal care. Amen.

  1. Our Lady of the Palm, Cadiz, Spain (1755) - Under this title, Mary is venerated as protector against natural disasters, particularly the devastating earthquake that struck Lisbon in 1755. The faithful seek her intercession for safety and deliverance from calamity.
  2. Our Lady of Emminont, Abbeville, France - This devotion honors Mary's maternal presence in the daily lives of the faithful in northern France. She is invoked as a source of comfort and spiritual guidance for families.
  3. Our Lady of Rennes, Brittany, France - The Blessed Mother is honored in this historic Breton city as a beacon of faith and hope. Her shrine has drawn pilgrims seeking healing and spiritual renewal for generations.
  4. Our Lady of Port Louis, Milan, Italy - Mary is venerated under this title as protector of travelers and those who journey by sea. She watches over all who call upon her name in times of danger.
  5. Our Lady of Damietta, Egypt (1220) - This devotion commemorates Mary's protection during the Crusades and her role as bridge between cultures. She reminds us that God's love transcends all boundaries and divisions.
  6. Our Lady of Good Remedies, Mexico (1519) - Known as "La Conquistadora," Mary came to the New World as a source of healing and reconciliation. She offers remedies for both physical ailments and spiritual wounds.
  7. Our Lady of the Pond, Dijon, France (1531) - According to tradition, a miraculous image of Mary appeared in a pond, bringing healing waters to the sick. She continues to be invoked for physical and spiritual cleansing.
  8. Our Lady of Belle Fontaine, La Rochelle - The "Beautiful Fountain" represents Mary as the wellspring of grace and mercy. From her flows the living water that quenches our spiritual thirst.
  9. Our Lady of Almudena, Madrid, Spain - Patroness of Madrid, Mary is honored as protector of the city and its people. Her hidden image, discovered after centuries, reminds us that faith endures through all trials.
  10. Our Lady of Last Agony / Miraculous Cure through the intercession of Our Lady of Loreto (1552) - This powerful devotion commemorates Mary's presence at the foot of the Cross, sharing in Christ's final agony, and her continued intercession for those suffering their last moments. Through her prayers to Our Lady of Loreto, a miraculous healing occurred in 1552, demonstrating that Mary's compassion extends especially to those in their greatest need and deepest suffering. She who stood vigil at Calvary now stands vigil beside every deathbed, offering comfort to the dying and hope to those who mourn, while her intercessions continue to bring physical healing and spiritual grace to the afflicted.
  11. Our Lady of the Portuguese (1546) - Mary is honored as special patroness of the Portuguese people and their missionaries. She accompanied explorers and evangelizers to the ends of the earth.
  12. Our Lady of the Tower Secret, Turin, Italy (1863) - This mysterious title refers to a hidden devotion that brought great graces to those who discovered it. Mary reveals herself to humble hearts seeking her presence.
  13. Our Lady of Nanteuil, France (1st Century) - One of the most ancient Marian shrines in France, this devotion connects us to the earliest Christian communities. Mary's protection has been sought here since apostolic times.
  14. Our Lady of the Grotto, Lamego, Portugal - In the quiet of a cave sanctuary, Mary draws souls into contemplation and prayer. She invites us to seek solitude with her and her Divine Son, preparing our hearts for the deeper devotions to come, particularly anticipating the profound graces of the Miraculous Medal just days ahead.
  15. Our Lady of Pignerol, Savoy, France (1098) - Medieval pilgrims flocked to this shrine seeking Mary's intercession in times of plague and warfare. Her maternal care brings peace amid chaos.
  16. Our Lady of Chieves, Hainault, Belgium (1130) - This ancient devotion honors Mary as healer and comforter of the sick. Countless miracles have been attributed to her loving intercession.
  17. Our Lady of Sion (Queen of the Jews) (1393) - Mary is honored as the Jewish daughter of Israel who became Mother of the Church. She reminds us of our spiritual roots and God's eternal covenant.
  18. The Rosary Virgin of Chiquinquira, Columbia (1555) - A faded image of Mary miraculously restored itself, bringing renewed faith to a struggling community. She teaches us that God can restore what seems beyond repair.
  19. Our Lady of Good News or Glad Tidings - Mary is the first bearer of the Gospel, carrying Christ to Elizabeth and to the world. She continues to bring the joyful message of salvation to all who open their hearts, announcing God's mercy and inviting us to receive His grace. Through her intercession, we are prepared to recognize and celebrate God's good news in our own lives, especially as we approach the great feast of her Presentation in the Temple.
  20. Our Lady of La Guarde, Bologna, Italy (433) - As our guardian and protector, Mary watches over us with unwavering maternal vigilance. She stands as a sentinel against all spiritual dangers.
  21. Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (12 BC) - This solemn feast commemorates the day when Mary, as a young child of approximately three years old, was brought by her parents, Saints Joachim and Anne, to the Temple in Jerusalem, where she was consecrated to God's service. According to sacred tradition, Mary climbed the fifteen steps of the Temple without assistance, demonstrating even at this tender age her eager desire to belong entirely to God. In the Temple, she lived a life of prayer, contemplation, and service, preparing her Immaculate Heart to become the dwelling place of the Word Made Flesh. This complete self-offering of Mary, giving her whole life to God before she could even understand the magnitude of her mission, serves as the ultimate model of total surrender and trust for all believers. Her presentation foreshadows her later presentation of Jesus in this same Temple and reminds us that we too are called to present ourselves as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God.
  22. Our Lady of Lavang, Viet Nam (1798) - During violent persecution, Mary appeared to hiding Catholics, bringing comfort and healing. She remains patroness of Vietnamese Catholics and all who suffer for their faith.
  23. Our Lady of the Vault, Italy - Hidden in a sacred vault, Mary's image represents the treasures of faith preserved through difficult times. She protects the Church's sacred mysteries.
  24. Our Lady of Montserrat, Spain (1535) - The "Black Madonna" of the serrated mountain has drawn pilgrims for centuries. She reminds us that Mary's beauty transcends earthly appearances.
  25. Our Lady of the Rock of Fiesola, Tuscany, Italy (1028) - Mary appeared on a rock, establishing a place of pilgrimage and prayer. She is our solid foundation, the rock upon which we can build our spiritual lives.
  26. Our Lady of the Mountains, Italy (1500) - From her mountain shrine, Mary overlooks the valleys where her children dwell. She lifts our eyes to heaven while remaining close to our earthly struggles.
  27. Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal (1830) - In a profound series of apparitions to Saint Catherine Labouré, Mary revealed the Miraculous Medal, promising extraordinary graces to those who wear it with faith. The medal's design, showing Mary with rays of light streaming from her hands, standing upon the serpent, surrounded by the invocation "O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee", has become one of the most powerful sacramentals in the Church. Millions have experienced conversions, healings, and protection through this simple medal, which Mary herself designed as a channel of grace for a world in need. Those who wear it with devotion and trust in Mary's intercession receive a special outpouring of her maternal love and protection.
  28. Our Lady of Walsingham, England (1061) - England's Nazareth, this shrine represents Mary's desire to dwell among her children. She invites us to make our hearts a home for Jesus.
  29. Apparition of Our Lady of Beauraing, Belgium (1932) - Mary appeared to children as the "Immaculate Virgin" with a heart of gold, calling for prayer and conversion. Her message of love continues to transform hearts.
  30. Our Lady of Genesta, Genoa, Italy - As the month closes, Mary is honored in this maritime city as Star of the Sea. She guides us safely through life's storms to the harbor of eternal salvation.

Closing Prayer: Holy Mary, Mother of God and Mother of Mercy, we thank you for your faithful presence throughout the centuries and across every continent. As we conclude this month dedicated to remembering your many interventions in human history, we ask that you continue to intercede for us before your Son. Wrap us in your mantle of protection, guide us with your wisdom, and lead us ever closer to Jesus. May we always have recourse to your Immaculate Heart, knowing that you never cease to care for your children. Through your prayers, may we grow in holiness and one day join you in the eternal joy of heaven. Amen.


©2025 James Dacey, Jr., OFS

Location: Tonawanda, NY 14150, USA

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