October 1, 2025

St. Stanislaus Basilica to celebrate 125th anniversary of the Rosary Society Oct. 5

REGIONAL
Staff report

CHICOPEE – St. Stanislaus Bishop and Martyr Basilica Parish in Chicopee will celebrate the 125^th anniversary of the Rosary Society, Sunday, Oct. 5 at the 11 a.m. Mass. The recitation of the rosary will begin at 10:30 a.m., before Mass. A dinner will follow at the Castle of Knights Meeting and Banquet House on Memorial Drive in Chicopee at 12:30 p.m.

Franciscan Sister of St. Joseph Andrea Ciszewski, will share her reflections and an inspiring message during this special Jubilee Year. Entertainment will be provided by Joey Dziok.

The Rosary Society at St. Stanislaus Parish dates back to 1900. The mission of the group is to remain dedicated to the Blessed Mother by individual members praying the rosary daily; holding monthly rosaries and prayer meetings; organizing devotions and presentations on Marian themes; and by supporting the activities of the parish including providing baskets for the parish bazaar.

October is dedicated to the rosary in the Catholic Church. The feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is observed on Oct. 7. The purpose of the feast was to thank God for the victory of the Christians over the Turks in the Battle of Lepanto in 1571. The victory is associated with praying the rosary.

Tickets can be purchased for $40 per person at the Basilica of St. Stanislaus Parish Office. For more information, call (413) 594-6669 or email BasilicaofSSRS@gmail.com.