Radio Interview: Discovering Our Lady’s Center December 8, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Filed Under: CR Radio, Feature, Local News, Marian Devotion, Marriage & Family Life, News, Radio Interview Catholic Review Radio host Rita Buettner sits down with Jack Kissane, longtime board president of Our Lady’s Center in Ellicott City, and Christine Cunningham, the center’s manager. Founded in 1974 as an oratory shrine and family apostolate, Our Lady’s Center welcomes thousands each year to draw closer to Jesus through the Blessed Virgin Mary. Kissane reflects on the center’s 50-year history, including its origins with founder Frank Lancelotta, the devastating fire that destroyed the building and the faith-driven rebuilding process that followed. Cunningham discusses her path from homeschooling mother to center manager, highlighting the center’s worship schedule, vibrant devotions, religious goods shop and programs for children and Catholic families. Click play below to listen to the full interview: Read More Radio Interviews Radio Interview: Prolific Catholic author Emily Stimpson Chapman on wine, monasteries and the art of hospitality Radio Interview: Pope Leo XIV’s biographer shares insights on the Augustinian who became pope Radio Interview: Learn more about Sagrada Familia Basilica Radio Interview: Forgiveness and Divine Mercy Radio Interview: A conversation with local converts Radio Interview: Protecting the Environment Print
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