A Catholic Guide to Mary’s Month
May is dedicated to the Blessed Mother.
May is dedicated to the Blessed Mother. Though such dedication dates back centuries, it was formalized in the 18th century, according to the Catholic Encyclopedia.
In 1945, Pope Pius XII solidified May as a Marian month. Pope Pius created the feast of the Queenship of Mary to be celebrated on May 31, anchoring the month to her (though that feast was later moved to Aug. 22). Devotions to honor Mary in May remain among the faithful.
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Amy Smith Amy Smith is a Register senior editor who edits devotions and features for print and online. Fueled by prayer and coffee, she enjoys writing about everything from Jane Austen to saints for the Register. She is the author of The Plans God Has for You: Hopeful Lessons for Young Women (Emmaus Road Publishing). Her writing has also appeared in various other Catholic publications. She has a master’s degree in journalism and a B.A. in English.
