Association of the Miraculous Medal

A historic ice storm struck Perryville, Missouri, on January 5, 2025, causing widespread damage, including $100,000 in repairs needed at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. Despite fallen trees and cracked sidewalks, restoration efforts are underway, and Masses, along with the Visitor Center, have resumed, as the Shrine calls for prayers and support to recover this cherished spiritual site.

Alphonse Ratisbonne (1814–1884) was a Frenchman of Jewish background who, after a profound conversion experience on January 20, 1842, became a Jesuit priest and co-founded the Congregation of Our Lady of Sion, dedicated to fostering understanding between Jews and Christians. His life and work significantly impacted Jewish-Christian relations, and his conversion remains a notable testament to faith and spiritual transformation.

On January 20, 1842, an apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary was witnessed at this basilica by Alphonse Ratisbonne, a Jewish banker and atheist.

Since 1915, the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal (CAMM) based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA has dedicated itself to spreading the devotion of Mary and her Miraculous Medal to millions of people.