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MSI is a 501(c)3 that specializes in the "Catechism of the Catholic Church" & Magisterium documents. President: Tove Ann Catubig Purificacion, Ph.D.

Executive Assistant to the President: Rowilma del Castillo

15/01/2025

Maris Stella Institute is indebted to the legacy of Carl & Paula Koch.

Contact MSI to build your legacy or gift for God's Kingdom today.

+ Eternal rest grant unto the souls of Carl and Paula, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.

14/01/2025
15/12/2024

15th Commencement Exercises of the Maris Stella Institute (Class of 2024)

3 Priests (L to R) surrounded by 12 Master Catechists & by Lay Faithful:

Fr. Bala Putchakayala (St. Eugene's Cathedral, Santa Rosa); MSI Spiritual Director Fr. Gary Sumpter (St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Napa); Fr. Fred Kutubebi (Holy Family Parish, American Canyon)

Photos from Maris Stella Institute's post 14/12/2024

15th Commencement Exercises of the Maris Stella Institute (Class of 2024)
Sat., Dec. 14, 2024, 11 a.m.
Holy Family Catholic Church
American Canyon, California, USA

with Fr. Gary Sumpter (MSI Spiritual Director) & Fr. Fred Kutubebi (Pastor, Holy Family Parish)

11/10/2024

Prayer for the Canonization of Blessed Michael McGivney
Founder of the Knights of Columbus

God, our Father, protector of the poor and defender of the widow and orphan, you called your priest, Blessed Michael McGivney, to be an apostle of Christian family life and to lead the young to the
generous service of their neighbor. Through the example of his life and virtue, may we follow your Son, Jesus Christ, more closely, fulfilling his commandment
of charity and building up his Body which is the Church. Let the inspiration of your servant prompt us to greater confidence in your love so that we may continue his work of caring for the needy and the outcast. We humbly ask that you glorify Blessed Michael McGivney on earth according to the design of your holy will. Through his intercession, grant the favor I now present (here make your request) through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Please report all favors received:
The Father McGivney Guild
1 Columbus Plaza
New Haven, CT O6510-3326• USA
www.fathermcgivney.org

Online Registration | Maris Stella Institute 03/10/2024

Knights of Columbus California State Council & Maris Stella Institute cordially invite you to their

Northern California Annual Silent Retreat:
“Marian Eucharistic Spirituality for Our Times”

Retreat Masters
Jesus & Mary
The King & Queen of the Universe

Beloved Priest Son of Our Lord & Our Lady
Fr. Chuck Kelly
Pastor of St. Thomas More Parish, Paradise &
Former Exorcist of the Diocese of Sacramento

Mistress of Ceremonies
Dr. Tove Ann Catubig Purificacion
President of Maris Stella Institute

St. Isidore Parish, 222 Clark Avenue, Yuba City, CA 95991
October 13, 2024 * 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (a 12-hour silent retreat)

Knights of Columbus California State Council and Maris Stella Institute are partners offering this Eucharistic Marian-themed silent retreat, which includes Holy Mass; Liturgy of the Hours; Holy Hours before the Blessed Sacrament Exposed; Mary’s Messages from the book, “To the Priests: Our Lady’s Beloved Sons,” by the Marian Movement of Priests; Rosary; Chaplet of Divine Mercy; Procession with Mary on the Anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun; Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession); spiritual direction; personal reflection; lunch and dinner, & praise & worship music provided by the band, “Love for Love.” We look forward to seeing you there!

Kindly RSVP at http://marisstellainstitute.org/registration
Cost is $60 per person (lunch and dinner included)
Space is limited. Registration & payment are required to RSVP.
The deadline to register is Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, the Feast of St. Faustina, Apostle of Divine Mercy.

For more information, please contact Tove Ann at (707) 704-9025 or [email protected].

Online Registration | Maris Stella Institute With a hymn composed in the eighth or ninth century, thus for over a thousand years, the Church has greeted Mary as 'Star of the Sea': Ave maris stella.

28/09/2024

Happy Feast of Mary, Star of the Sea, which falls on Friday, Sept. 27!

Employment Opportunities 26/07/2024

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Photos from Maris Stella Institute's post 13/07/2024

It's not too late to register.
MSI opportunities for adults to learn their Catholic Faith in English and Spanish at Holy Family Catholic Church in American Canyon begin on Sat., July 13.
For more information, visit https://marisstellainstitute.org/programs

06/07/2024

MONTHLY MINI-RETREATS (July-Dec. 2024)
"Marian Eucharistic Spirituality for Our Times"
1st Sundays (July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 1, Oct. 6, Nov. 3)

3-4 p.m. Holy Hour of Prayer Before Jesus in Blessed Sacrament
4-5 p.m. Fellowship/Light Refreshments
No fee. All are welcome.

St. Basil Parish (Mary's Chapel)
1200 Tuolumne St., Vallejo, CA

To have up to 10 hours of participation applied towards your Advanced/Master/Continuing Formation, register at https://marisstellainstitute.org/registration or contact [email protected] today.

03/07/2024

"Jesus is Our Only Master & we are His disciples."

- MSI Ceremonial Slap for Red V-Stole

Photos from Maris Stella Institute's post 29/06/2024

Fr. Ambrose Ugwuegbu, pastor of St. Basil's Parish in Vallejo, poses with Dr. Tove Ann Catubig Purificacion, MSI President (after her announcements at weekend Masses promoting MSI continuing/advanced programs), and with some members of the Knights of Columbus St. Basil Council #13271 and their wives.

Photos from Maris Stella Institute's post 29/06/2024

Master Catechists Ana Gonzalez & Tove Ann Catubig Purificacion make announcements for English and Spanish MSI offerings at Holy Family Catholic Church in American Canyon with pastor, Fr. Fred Kutubebi, M.S.Ed., and Deacon Vic Leach the background.

27/06/2024

“Have you strayed from the path leading to heaven? Then call on Mary, for her name means 'Star of the Sea, the North Star which guides the ships of our souls during the voyage of this life,' and she will guide you to the harbor of eternal salvation.”

― St. Louis Marie de Montfort, "The Secret of the Rosary"

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Our Story

The Maris Stella Institute (MSI) is a 501(c)3 non-profit and diocesan-approved catechetical center of higher studies for basic & advanced learning in magisterial teaching as defined by GDC 251-252 & CT 71. Based in American Canyon, in the Diocese of Santa Rosa, MSI continues to provide opportunities for adult and young adult faith formation at basic, advanced, and master catechist levels, as well as in English, Spanish, and online. MSI also provides spiritual offerings, community support and administrative services to support students on their spiritual journey. The ultimate goal of everyone in MSI is to go to heaven, to be a saint, and to help others go to heaven and be saints as well! So far, the Maris Stella Institute has graduated over 100 students from multiple dioceses, and continues to help souls deepen their love for Christ and His Bride, the Catholic Church.

Maris Stella Institute was expanded from the Young Adult Catechist Society (YACS) after determining that it was necessary for young adults to gain experience and develop expertise teaching any and all people, including audiences more diverse and even older than them.

All Board members, administrators, faculty, staff and all students make a public profession of Faith and take and sign the Oath of Fidelity.

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