2026 Lecture Series: Lenten Mission

Do you want Lent 2026 to be an occasion for a true fresh start? Are you longing for more faith and renewed hope?

This Lent, Saint Mary Magdalene is blessed with a beautiful opportunity: a parish-wide mission led by Fr. James Mattaliano. A parish mission is a privileged time of grace-when the Lord calls us to rediscover the power of Jesus and the beauty of the Catholic faith.

Over three transformative days, Fr. Mattaliano will guide us through five challenging but ultimately liberating truths that free, strengthen, and anchor us in the Life of Christ and His Body, the Church.

Come receive the grace of an invitation to deepen your relationship with Our Savior. Discover the surprising freedom that comes from embracing five hard truths: Life is Hard, Your Life is Not About You, You Are Not in Control, You Are Not That Important, and You Are Going to Die. Surrender anew to the Lordship of Jesus and become a channel of grace for your family, friends, and all those entrusted to your care.

Fr. James R. Mattaliano, S.J., is a Jesuit priest and trusted spiritual director with decades of experience in preaching, teaching, and retreat ministry. A Massachusetts native, he brings a strong background in counseling, theology, and spirituality. A former director of the Campion Jesuit Retreat Center, he has helped hundreds of priests and laity to deepen their relationship with Christ. Currently serving at St. Pius X on Cape Cod, Fr. Mattaliano is known for his outstanding warmth, wisdom, and engaging style that speaks to both the heart and the mind.