On November 27, 1830, the Blessed Virgin appeared to Saint Catherine Labouré in the image of the Miraculous Medal. Mary gave the young novice God’s mission—to produce and share the medal with the world. Catherine’s biographer wrote:

… [Mary’s] arms swept wide in a gesture of motherly compassion, while from her jeweled fingers the rays of light streamed upon the white globe at her feet. An oval frame formed around the Blessed Virgin, and written within it in letters of gold Catherine read the words, “O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee.” Our Lady spoke: “Have a medal struck after this model. All who wear it will receive great graces; they should wear it around the neck. Graces will abound for persons who wear it with confidence.”

AMM invites members to celebrate the anniversary of this holy apparition during a Miraculous Medal Novena of Masses, November 18 – 26, at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. Father Clay’s full letter shares more about this special feast.

Share your special intentions and/or request a Votive Light to burn.

Prayer intentions will be placed near Mary’s Altar throughout the nine days of the novena and on Friday, November 27, the Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.

Generations of faith-filled people have worn a Miraculous Medal as a sign of their confident trust in receiving graces promised through Mary’s intercession. Every year, the members of AMM witness to God’s work in their lives. Here is a recent story:

Querido padre,
I appreciate knowing that prayers are being offered for my intentions. Sharing them with you gives me great peace, knowing they are entrusted to Mary. I converted to Catholicism at age 13 and am the only Catholic in my family. My husband of 50 years and the rest of our family practice other beliefs. But I have enrolled them as perpetual members of AMM and continue to pray faithfully that they will come to know God. I would love to visit the National Shrine someday.

Enroll yourself or a loved one as a perpetual member of the Association of the Miraculous Medal, with its many spiritual benefits and monthly remembrance in the daily Masses and prayers at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.