What is a May Crowning, and why do we do it?

May Crowning is a ritual celebrated in the month of May where an image or statue of Mary is crowned with a wreath of flowers and honored as the Queen of Heaven and the Mother of God.

The Ceremony
The Crowning can be celebrated at any time during the month of May. There is no set day or ritual, but traditionally May Crownings are celebrated during Mass on that day. After a procession, a crown of flowers is placed on the head of a statue of Mary. It's usually followed by prayers and/or hymns centered around Mary.

The Meaning of May Crowning
May has been Mary's month since the medieval times. Mary was a perfect follower of Christ, and so is considered the crown of creation. She is also the Mother of the Son of God, Jesus, who is the King of Israel and the universe. And of course, she is the most important woman in our faith, and our spiritual mother.

We hope you will join us in honoring our spiritual mother, Mary!