Monsignor Al Schwartz Memorial Center - MASMC

05/09/2026

Santo Rosario con las Hermanas de Maria, Niños y Graduados de Villa de los Niños

16/03/2026

New interview on Venerable Father Al.
Kevin Wells reflects on Father Al’s courage, sacrifice, and deep devotion to the Virgin of the Poor. If you want a stronger sense of the spirituality behind the Sisters of Mary, this is worth reading.

Editor’s Note: Matthew Chicoine interviewed Kevin Wells, Catholic author, via phone on February 11th, 2026. Some of the questions/answers have been rearranged, edited, and paraphrased to provide the best reader experience without losing any integrity of the answers given. Father Al first encounter...

14/08/2024

The Sisters of Mary began in Song-do Parish, Busan, South Korea, with a group of eleven women chosen to receive formal training as orphan mothers. Initially, the goal was to establish a lay society of orphan mothers. However, recognizing the need for a more organized and dedicated approach to serving orphaned children, Fr. Al decided that a committed and stable religious community would better ensure the program's longevity. As a result, the Sisters of Mary congregation was founded on August 15, 1964. From their humble beginnings, the Sisters of Mary have grown into a vibrant congregation. The Sisters' work is grounded in their deep commitment to love and service to the poor and they remain steadfast in their dedication to their founding ideals. Their legacy of 60 YEARS is a testament to their resilience and unwavering commitment to bringing the love of God in the hearts of those in need by making a difference in their lives, with the ultimate goal of saving their souls.

04/08/2024

The ASMSI Philippines, in collaboration with Bro. Clark Diputado, SDV, has created a theme song and music video to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Sisters of Mary

Theme: Diamond Jubilee: Embracing Grace, Sustaining Love in Service to the Poor

1.(a) We rejoice this time of grace and hope!
(b) 우리에게 알로이시오 신부님을 주셔서 (uliege Alloisio sinbunim-eul jusyeoseo!)
(c) Mientras recordamos cómo Dios nos ama,
(d) Tumebarikiwa na zawadi za milele!
(e) O amor de Deus nos renova
(f) Pinagyaman ang ating buhay na may dangal!
(g) ¡Las Hermanas de María celebran el tiempo de gracia!

Chorus:
We celebrate the Diamond Jubilee!
Embracing grace, sustaining love in service to the poor!
To be the living sign of mercy and compassion, and together with Mary, the Virgin of the Poor, we will live our mission for Christ is the reason that we are chosen and called by name to bear witness to God’s love and grace!

2.(a) Onward we march in jubilation
(a)With one cadence we dance in celebration
(b) As our hearts are filled with thanksgiving
(b) Our voices now, in one chorus, shout and sing,
(c) We marvel at 60 years of love and service!

Chorus:
We celebrate the Diamond Jubilee!
Embracing grace, sustaining love in service to the poor!
To be the living sign of mercy and compassion, and together with Mary, the Virgin of the Poor, we will live our mission for Christ is the reason that we are chosen and called by name to bear witness to God’s love and grace!

Bridge: (4 times)
We will dance to the rhythm of God’s love and grace!
We will sing to the song of God’s loving embrace!
This time of joyful celebration: DANCE AND SING!

Finale:
Together! Unidos! Compassion poured out!
Magkasama! Hamkke! Sa Hubileyong Pagdiriwang!
Pamoja! Junto! Con corazones agradecidos! (Grateful our hearts)
//Sa patnubay at gabay ni Padre Al, kami'y maglilingkod nang may kagalakan!
The Sisters of Mary, with love and grace, will live for the greater glory of God!//

09/07/2024

You or your company may want to sponsor a page in our SOM Diamond Jubilee Coffee Table Book -- Simply scan the QR Code. We look forward to your support in celebrating this milestone together! God bless you more abundantly!