Loved, loved, loved it here. It's a very beautiful place to visit and well worth the trip. I highly recommend it

I have attended this church since my friends Sida and Roger, her husband, told us about it. In December of 2022 I went for colonoscopy and was diagnosed with Colon Cancer that brought my world as I knew it to and end so I as a catholic reach out to God and attended this church that was recommended to me by dear friends. I fell in love the minute I walked in. It's beautiful and peaceful and very welcoming. I was blessed by the priest after the mass after telling him my diagnosis. January of 2023, I was in the hospital having my surgery to remove the cancer and part of the spleen it was attached to. I was hospitalized for 2 weeks because of complications and was sent home with an attached colostomy bag, and 5 weeks later, I was hospitalized to have it reversed and removed. I spent a week there and made beautiful kind friends with the nurses and doctors at NW. I'm cancer free due to their care and everyone prayers. I visited the church again this past Saturday to thank the priest for his blessing, and he kindly said, "I was just God's messanger, and you are a miracle child." I took that to heart because I've always preached to everyone to be kind, and here I was in front of this religious man telling me I'm a miracle. God bless him, my NW nurses, and my team of doctors, especially my surgeon Dr. Poilyn and Dr. Chang. Please go visit this church whether you are Catholic or not. It's open 24 hours every day, and it's a beautiful church. Also, it has a gift shop open on Saturday. read more

Marytown - A tribute in their garden to baby Jesus - Churches Near Me - Libertyville, Illinois

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This Gift Store is AMAZING! Always greeted with a welcoming smile and hello and ready to help if you need it. Need things Blessed they will do their best to find a Priest or Deacon to Bless it. They will even pray for your loved ones! read more

A wonderful place to come to walk and meditate or pray....such a beautiful cathedral.....and the friars are warm welcoming and friendly. read more

Marytown - A very nice place to go for a walk to meditate or pray to ask for forgiveness or ask for guidance..... - Churches Near Me - Libertyville, Illinois

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We've lived in this area for years and tend to take Marytown for granted. However, this is a world-class shrine and people travel from all over to visit here. It is a beautiful Marian shrine. I think it's architecture is based on one of the major basilicas in Rome. It also has some inspiring relics of St. Maximillian Kolbe too. And, of course, they have perpetual Eucharistic adoration, so one can stop in anytime and visit our Lord. Just an AWESOME place! :-) read more

Marytown is a shrine dedicated to 24/7 Eucharistic adoration and St. Maximilian Kolbe. Besides having a monstrance that is 8 feet tall, there is also a Holocaust museum and many saints relics. If you're looking for a peaceful place to pray and spend time with the Lord, this is the place to go. They also have a buffet that you can eat at with a donation. Check out the gift shop. On the second floor, there is a religious book library and a nun dolls collection. Some of the dolls happen to be Barbie dolls whose nun outfits were sewed by volunteers. read more

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I lived in Libertyville for over 10 years before moving out East and though I loved the town the only thing I truly miss is Marytown. It is such a unique and special place and if I ever moved back the pull would be this holy and special place. There is truly nothing like it and a must see destination whether you live in the area or just visiting. read more

When you walk in the doors you feel his love. I have felt the Holy Spirt while here. Come light a candle or say a prayer. The doors almost never close just how it should be. They have a gift shop witch is worth stopping in and checking out. read more

Marytown - When I Walk In I Feel His Love - Churches Near Me - Libertyville, Illinois

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I come here to light candles and while I'm here I take in the beauty that is Marytown. When I leave I always feel better than I did walking in. read more

Marytown - The chapel. The moment I step in, I feel better. - Churches Near Me - Libertyville, Illinois

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Beautiful! The church is stunning, there are multiple Saints' relics, beautiful grounds with areas to pray the rosary and the store was wonderful. Everyone we encountered had a smile on their face. read more

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Marytown is a great gift to us. I love this church. The friars are great too. They offer 2 reconciliation sessions per day.

I love Marytown, it is really beautiful. They have a beautiful church, gift shop and of course a wonderful adoration. They have Maximillan Kolbe information on this great saint who gave up his life for another in the war camps. You can go on a private retreat if you want too and they also have special events you can sign up for. You can walk around and pray your rosary and they have a special place for people who have lost a baby in the back. I went on a private retreat when I lost my father and it helped me tremendously. You really feel peaceful here. read more

An oasis of peace and beauty! Mystically your soul is refreshed by making a visit here. If you are ever feeling alone, afraid, or discontented, come and the presence of our Lord is so tangible that you will leave feeling renewed and whole again! read more

I visited Marytown and fell instantly in love it! I wish that I lived close by. The church is magnificent to look at! The altar is a great beauty and the seating is arranged uniquely. One of the best parts of my experience there was seeing the relics and learning the history of Maximilian Kolbe. The giftshop also had lots of goodies that would've made me broke if I had less sense. read more