Easton, Massachusetts:  Fr. Peyton Center

 

About Father Peyton:

Fr. Patrick Peyton was born on January 9, 1909 in the town of Carracastle, Ireland in Attymass parish. He is famous for his saying that “the family that prays together stays together”.

In December 2017, he was pronounced Venerable Servant of God, a step along the way to Sainthood.  Here are the steps on the way to Sainthood.

For his story click here.

 

About the Fr. Peyton Center in Easton, MA:

In addition to the center in Ireland there is a Father Peyton Center in the United States at Easton Massachusetts run by the Congregations of Holy Cross Priests and Brothers.

Visitors to the center can view a brief video about the life and work of Servant of God Father Patrick Peyton, spend time in quiet prayer in the center chapel or outdoor Rosary Walk, attend daily Mass at noon Monday through Friday and browse the center gift and bookstore.

The center chaplain is available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation upon request.

Nearby is the grave of Servant of God, Fr. Patrick Peyton, CSC. As you can see from the photo, many visitors have draped their rosaries over his tombstone as tributes to him.

 

Traveling to the Fr. Peyton Center:

 

Address: 518 Washington St, North Easton, MA 02356

GPS coordinates: 42° 3′ 6.2604” N, 71° 5′ 4.5924” W

Tel: +1 (800) 299-PRAY (7729)     Fax: +1 (508) 238-3953

Click here for the official website of the Father Peyton Center in North Easton, Massachusetts

 

Sources:
1. Fr. Leo Poselli, C.S.C., Chaplain, Fr. Peyton Center
2. Images courtesy Fr. Peyton Center.

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