Posted by Sharon Hennessy-Bonas, coordinator of Our Blessed Mother's Rosary Makers
Our Blessed Mother’s Rosary Makers Ministry begins 2026 with deep gratitude for the generous financial support of our parish family and for the dedication of our faithful rosary makers. We thought you would enjoy an update on the rosaries we have shipped, along with excerpts from the many heartfelt letters we have received from recipients across the globe.
Rosaries Distributed:
- 2023: 18,812 rosaries
- 2024: 19,180 rosaries
- 2025: 24,255 rosaries
Since our ministry began in 2008, we have made and distributed an extraordinary 378,965 rosaries sent to some of the poorest of the poor throughout the world.
The following are excerpts from letters we’ve received:
“I see a lot of darkness in the world today. I fear for the future, especially the Church. I say this because I am seeing more and more the urgency for us, believers, to become more rooted in our faith, especially with the Blessed Mother. You give us this hope. St Paul once said, ‘If God is with us, who can be against us?’ Didn’t Mary say at Fatima, ‘In the end my Immaculate Heart will triumph?’ I appreciate very much how you are helping us. Please thank anyone who has helped in any way with the donation of these rosaries.” Fr. Tim, St. John’s Mission, Zimbabwe
“Thank you for the kindly and helpful spirit you have shown us Catholics in our community. We pray for you as the rosaries remind us of the great love you have shown us with your constant help enabling us to pray to Mother Mary. The problems in our work with the very poor people and remote areas are uplifted because of your gift of rosaries.”
Rev. Bro. Martin, St Mary Goretti Catholic Orphanage, Uganda
“We are now assisting with the great need and number of children who are refugees escaping the turmoil and hostility from neighboring countries as well as our own local children. We have been praying the rosary every day on our fingers. You are always included in our prayers. May Our Lord and his dear Mother bless you in our concern for us.” Sister Johnozia, Our Lady of Fatima Orphanage, Tanzania
“The poor disadvantaged children of God here need the blessings of holy rosaries including orphans, and those abandoned by their close relatives and left unattended to. We are grateful for your help.”
Sister Joyce, Kyabanukaka Catholic Primary School, Uganda
“We are expecting thousands of pilgrims from Rwanda, Kenya, and South Sudan. All are impoverished, desperate, and in fear. They always want to pray to Mary to help them. In the name of the Holy Trinity, let the love, peace, and joy of the Almighty Father help us through your gift of rosaries to us.”
Sister Joyce, Medical Missionary Sisters of Mary, Ugand
We sincerely thank you for your continued financial support. Your generosity makes our ministry possible. Through our Rosary Making Ministry, hope is shared and hearts are lifted through the intercession of our Blessed Mother. We invite you to consider joining this beautiful ministry. You are vital to our ongoing mission. We meet on the second Wednesday of each month from 9:00–10:30 AM in Faith/Genesis. All training and supplies are provided.
