October 19 is known in the Church as the feast of Saints Isaac Jogues and John de Brébeuf, priests and martyrs, and their companions, martyrs. These eight Jesuit missionaries were killed between the years 1642 and 1649 and are the only canonized martyrs in the United States. Glenmary Home Missioners, founded in 1939 by Rev. William Howard Bishop, celebrates the feast day of these North American Martyrs as our Founder’s Day and continues the missionary effort for which these men sacrificed their life. “The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church” (Tertullian). If you are interested in becoming a missionary visit Glenmary's website for more information.
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| Rev. William Howard Bishop Founder of Glenmary Home Missioners |
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| Rev. Bishops Map of "No Priest-land" USA |
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| Early group photo of the Glenmary Home Missioners |
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| Rev. Bishop & Rev. Sourd meeting with Bishop Walsh of Maryknoll |
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| Rev. Bishop & Rev. Sourd travel to Rome for pontifical approval of Glenmary Home Missioners |
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| Rev. Bishop and Rev. Sourd outside of the original Headquarters |
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| Archbishop McNicholas blessing Glenmary's Mobile Chapel |
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| Glenmary Mobile Chapel |
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