Spirit Catholic Radio is proud to be the home to two sets of the powerful exhibit: Appeals of Our Lady – Apparitions and Marian Shrines of the World
We’ve made the exhibit available to the public by loaning it to parishes and organizations at no cost. Want a speaker with the exhibit? Reach out to Joshua Burks of the Emmaus Institute, who gives presentations on the importance of Mary, and dives into Mariology! Scroll down for details on how to book him for your exhibit reservation.
Spirit Catholic Radio is proud to offer this display to area organizations in order to promote devotion to Mary, Our Mother. To book the Appeals of Our Lady exhibit, please call 855-571-0200 or click the button below.
Download a guide to hosting the exhibit here
About the Exhibit
This Vatican-approved international exhibit was designed and created by the Blessed Carlo Acutis. Carlo, an artist, cartoonist and avid computer enthusiast, began the creation of the art for the panels before his death from leukemia at age 15. In 2014, after his death, the exhibit was completed and dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Acutis was profoundly marked in his spiritual journey by the Virgin Mary.
The exhibit is presented in the United States by the Carlo Acutis Association. It features beautiful panels highlighting Marian apparitions around the world. They include stunning images of Mary as well as well-documented facts and historical information about the apparitions. All of the apparitions displayed in this exhibition have been recognized by their local bishops. The display’s purpose is to increase the faith of people on earth through awareness of the miracles of Marian apparitions.
Available to speak at your event:
Joshua Burks is an Associate Teacher at The Emmaus Institute for Biblical Studies in Lincoln, NE. His studies and teaching focus especially on New Testament texts and themes, with special attention given to Mary and Biblical Mariology. Previous to his time teaching, Joshua spent four years as a missionary and Team Director with FOCUS, concurrently completing his graduate studies with the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology. Next to love of God is his love for his wife, Elizabeth, and their four boys. Joshua is also the co-host alongside Fr. Andrew Dickinson of the podcast, FAD&DAD, a show that walks through the wisdom of the Church Fathers in the context of good friendship and conversation.
Speaking fee: $100-200 for half-hour presentation (flexible to both time and stipend amount)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (402) 730-2161
The Knights of the Holy Eucharist – Franciscan Brother were founded by Mother Mary Angelica of the Annunciation, P.C.P.A., on July 25th, 1998, the feast day of St. James. The spirit of St. Francis, the: Knight-Errant of Assisi.” became a role model for the new Knights; this spirit was demonstrated by St. Francis’ deep sense of faith, fiery enthusiasm for Christ and readiness to battle for His kingdom on earth.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (402) 786-2705
About Mary
Catholics believe that worship is due to God alone. Catholics do, however, venerate Mary. In other words, we honor our Blessed Mother with great reverence and devotion because she is the Mother of God. Mary is the model of perfect love and obedience to Christ. God preserved Mary from sin, and she conceived our Lord by the power of the Holy Spirit, bringing Christ into our world. Catholics can’t help but honor the Blessed Virgin Mary, who is full of grace, the Mother of God and our Mother, for her “yes” to God that made the Incarnation possible. And without the Incarnation, we would not have salvation. Mary is the most beautiful model of total submission to the will of God. Catholics do not view Mary as equal to Christ, but rather venerate Mary because of her relationship to Christ. The Catechism of the Catholic Church explains, “Mary’s role in the Church is inseparable from her union with Christ and flows directly from it” (CCC 964). As Catholics, we pray that we can respond to God’s call to holiness for our lives in the way that Mary did.
Mother Theresa prayed to emulate Mary’s devotion to Christ: “Mary, Mother of Jesus, give me your heart so beautiful, so pure, so immaculate, so full of love and humility that I may be able to receive Jesus in the Bread of Life, love Him as You loved Him, and serve Him as You served Him…”
Where is the Exhibit on Display Near Me?
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September 8th, 2025 – September 21st, 2025: St. Luke the Evangelist in Ankeny, IA
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October 9th, 2025 – October 12th, 2025: Prince of Peace in Kearney, NE
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