Catholic Digest recently offered a reprint of an article (from its June 1948 issue) on Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C. (1909-1992), a Holy Cross priest who did much to promote prayer, devotion to Mary, and family togetherness. His slogan, "The family that prays together stays together," is familiar to many people who are not familiar with his name.
In 1942, Father Peyton started the Family Rosary crusade in 1942, and, through this crusade, he encouraged millions of people to pray the Rosary. Consequently, he became known as the Rosary Priest.
He also started Family Theater Productions in 1947. This initiative has produced over 900 radio and television programs and films, many of which are periodically run on EWTN.
To access this Catholic Digest article, please visit:
Catholic Digest: The Man Who made Hollywood Pray (June 1948)
Background information:
Servant of God Father Patrick Peyton CSC
Family Theater Productions
Family Rosary
Holy Cross Family Ministries
YouTube: Rosary priest's ministry celebrated worldwide
Father Peyton was a priest of the Congregation of Holy Cross, the same congregation in which Saint André Bessette served.
Congregation of Holy Cross
LopNotes: Saint André Bessette (17 OCT 10)
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