The Family That Prays Together Stays Together

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Rosary. Venerable Patrick Peyton is a champion of the Rosary. Known the world over as “The Rosary Priest,” Father Peyton began Family Rosary, in Albany, N.Y. in 1942, with the goal of building family unity through daily prayer of the Rosary. 

Father Peyton went on to lead millions in prayer at over 540 Family Rosary Rallies that drew 28 million people, including 2 million each at events in Sao Paulo, Brazil and Manila, Philippines. Father Peyton, a Catholic media pioneer, spent the 51 years of his priesthood serving the spiritual needs of families. 

In 1947, he founded Family Theater Productions in Hollywood. Family Theater Productions produced 900 radio and TV programs that featured hundreds of star actors and other celebrities and had more than 10,000 broadcasts. Father Peyton passed away peacefully in 1992 and was declared "Venerable" by Pope Francis in 2017. Father Peyton's Work Endures Eighty years after Father Peyton began our ministry, the essence of Father Peyton’s ministry is relevant and vibrant to families today. 

Father Peyton still inspires people all over the world by his holy life and the example of his strong and tender devotion to Our Blessed Mother. The movie "Pray" depicts this man's life well. You can view the trailor here: https://www.praythefilm.com 

As Father Peyton did for so many years, Holy Cross Family Ministries continues to unleash the power and promise of family prayer: https://www.museumoffamilyprayer.org

Venerable Patrick Peyton, pray for us.

PRAY THE ROSARY