Our Goal
Every soul is called to know, love, and serve God in this life and be happy with Him forever in the next. (Baltimore Catechism, Lesson First, Q.6.). Ave Philomena, Inc. was founded, under the patronage of St. Philomena and the Immaculate Virgin Mary, with this goal in mind.
Our Board
Ave Philomena, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation founded by a group of lay men and women who want to help people realize our common goal of knowing, loving and serving God and being happy with Him forever in the next. Click here to meet our board members.
Our Status
Ave Philomena, Inc is a Kansas non-profit corporation organized within the meaning of Sections 170(c)(2)(B), 2055(a)(2) and 2522(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code. Ave Philomena, Inc is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Federal Tax ID Number: 88-1265897
Who do we support?
One way that Ave Philomena, Inc. will look to fulfill its purpose is through providing support for the apostolic endeavors of Fr. Anthony Pillari and Regina Angelorum Press. Fr. Pillari’s priestly ministry includes bringing content and resources to the faithful seeking to learn the Catholic faith and develop their prayer life on their journey to knowing, loving, and serving Jesus Christ. One such resource is the Our Lady of Fatima Rosary Crusade providing Catholics throughout the world the opportunity to pray the Daily rosary. You can also join Fr. Pillari every First Saturday of the month, where he will guide you through 15 minutes of prayer on each of the mysteries of the Holy Rosary. These meditations can be found on the Regina Angelorum website.
OUR FIRST PROJECT
As one of its first projects, Ave Philomena Inc. has developed a beautiful Kansas property which provides a contemplative setting and housing for Fr. Pillari and visiting priests.
This provides:
- a chapel to pray the daily worldwide rosary
- a library
- supporting spaces to support Fr. Pillari’s work in providing content and programs for the faithful
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
While we do continue to work on the House of Loreto complex, we now have embarked on an ambitious project of completing a 21,000+ sq ft convent for twenty contemplative sisters that will be moving to the property near the House of Loreto complex. This wonderful addition will be a crucial part of the ongoing ministry.
Play the video below to see how your donations are helping to build a beautiful stone chapel in imitation of the Holy House of Loreto!
PLAY THE VIDEO BELOW TO WATCH OUR FALL APPEAL AND HEAR HOW YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS CAN DO SOMETHING AMAZING
BEHIND THE SCENES…MEET THE BUILDERS
Join Father Pillari as he interviews the team who built the little chapel for the Rosary Crusade and who are also working on the Ave Philomena site where the chapel in imitation of the Holy House of Loreto and the convent is being built.
Play the video below to see how your donations are helping to build a beautiful stone chapel in imitation of the Holy House of Loreto!
Play the video below to see the land that we have purchased with your generous donations!
Play the video below to see the land that we have purchased with your generous donations!
Music Credits: 1. Title: Optimistic Story https://www.hooksounds.com/royalty-free-music/optimistic-story/1554559/
2. Benedictines of Mary Queen of Apostles CD: Marian hymns of Ephesus Track 13: Immaculate Mary
Our Patron Saints
The Immaculate Virgin Mary and St. Philomena
Ave Philomena, Inc. pursues its purpose under the patronage and intercession of the Immaculate Virgin Mary and St. Philomena. Not much is known about St. Philomena. Her tomb was only discovered in 1802, but it is believed that this young girl gave her life for Christ, achieving the crown of martyrdom in the early Church.
The Curé D’ars and his…
“Dear Little Saint”
In the short time following the discovery of her remains, St. Philomena quickly became one of the greatest intercessors in the history of the Church. A great many miracles are attributed to her intercession including cures, healings, and conversions. St. John Vianney (the Curé of Ars) had a very special devotion to St. Philomena. He would send sinners and unbelievers to St. Philomena to ask for their conversion and attributed many of the miracles that occurred to her intercession. Even his own healing when he was very near to death is attributed to St. Philomena’s intercession.