For the past 118 years Catholics have celebrated October as the Month of the Holy Rosary. The observance was established by Pope Leo XIII on September 1, 1883 who published 11 encyclicals on the Rosary during his pontificate.

As is the case with so many of our Catholic celebrations, setting aside a Month of the Holy Rosary is an invitation to increase our devotion to this most ancient and beautiful prayer not only in October but throughout the year. [Read more…]