In their time of need, the Tobe Family found comfort and peace in the Relic Chapel of the Maria Stein Shrine as their precious 3-month-old daughter was fighting a rare heart condition. 

“I hope sharing our story helps others because the Relic Chapel was there for us when we needed it.” -Alicia Tobe

Read Elise's story here.

"I was open to accepting the opportunities placed in front of me instead of pushing them aside. It makes me feel closer to Jesus and Mary." 
Linda Bergman

When life takes twists and turns you're not expecting, it can be a challenging time. Linda was able to face this challenge head-on and found opportunities that may not have been possible without being challenged.

Read more about Linda's story here.

My husband, Dennis Heyne (nephew of Jerry and Doris Will), was diagnosed with cancer and told he had about 3 to 6 months. We got into treatment and he made it 8 years! He believed that it was due to the Lord watching over him and his medical staff. 
He was in a prayer group for men where we live in Villa Hills, KY at our parish St. Joseph in Crescent Springs, Ky. Two years into his cancer, we made the trip to the Shrine with several of the men in the prayer group - we just drove up there - no specific day. When we arrived I had told the lady what we were doing and she invited us to Mass. After Mass we went to the Relic Chapel and said the Rosary. Afterwards, she asked if my husband wanted to hold the St. Peregrine Relic and when Dennis held it, we took a picture. Immediately, Dennis claimed, he felt the cancer taken away. In reality, his scan, which was 3 weeks later, showed a tremendous shrinkage in the tumor.  
I cannot say it was a miracle but I do know our doctors were surprised and Dennis lived another 5 years. The cancer did take his life after a 2 year trial in St. Louis. He (we) knew he would never become cancer free, but if he could save a life by getting into the trial, that was enough for him. The trial was for Opdiva (Keytruda) and now that drug is prolonging life for lung cancer patients.
This is his story and I felt I needed to share. The Shrine was something he always spoke about and I am so grateful we made the trip! I cannot thank the Shrine and our Lord enough for giving us the opportunity, and for me to learn more about the Shrine. I do believe that the trip gave him more encouragement to fight. Although he eventually passed, I will forever treasure the day at the Shrine when my husband received something I cannot explain - something that gave him more strength to fight the hated disease that he had. I cannot thank you enough. God Bless to all!