On October 1963, family and friends gathered in Shenandoah to welcome Father Ciszek home after his release from Russia.

The Father Walter Ciszek Prayer League continues this welcome-home tradition by gathering annually in mid-October to remember the life and legacy of Father Ciszek.

The Father Walter Ciszek Prayer League cordially invites everyone to “Father Walter Ciszek Day” on Sunday.

It is a day to celebrate Father Ciszek’s extraordinary faith in God and commitment to his priestly vows and vocation. The Father Walter Ciszek Prayer League Center, 218 W. Cherry St., Shenandoah will receive visitors from 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.

A video of Father Catoir interviewing Father Ciszek will be shown. Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. at St. Casimir Church, 229 N. Jardin St., Shenandoah.

The Rev. Richard Malloy, director of Mission and Ministry at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, will be the homilist.

Immediately following the Mass, refreshments will be served in St. Casimir Church Hall and Father Ciszek’s books, brochures, prayer cards, and other items will be available for purchase.