Blessed Father McGivney's Way* Novena & Walk 2026 BFMW

WALK - Saturday, August 8, 2026. Join us for IHM's 8:15 AM Mass. Then we will meet at the Prayer Trail entrance to walk the IHM Prayer Trail with its 17 outdoor stations for prayer, meditation, and reflection. Encompassing the entire campus it is approximately .6 miles in length.

NOVENA - August 8th - 16th, 2026
We will pray Day One during the Prayer Trail Walk on Saturday August 8th. . The novena is offered for the canonization of Blessed Father Michael J. McGivney.  He founded  the Knights of Columbus in 1882 in New Haven, CT, to support Catholic immigrant families settle in America and allow them to keep their faith in the face of severe discrimination. Fr. McGivney created the Knights based on Charity, Unity, and Fraternity as his WAY of building a better life for those he served. Novena Days two - nine will be virtual with that day's Novena Prayer  emailed each morning to all registrants.                                                                                                                              

FEATURED CHARITY - IHM Altar Server Ministry - in support of the training, retention, and leadership development of servers.

SWAG - Event T-Shirt, Prayer Trail Guide  and Novena Prayer Book,, and more.

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The Blessed Father McGivney's Way* Novena & Walk 2026 BFMW brings an exciting race distance to Anderson Township, Ohio on April 8, 2026. Don't miss this beautiful event!