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"Leonie!", a feature film about Leonie Martin, the sister of St. Therese of Lisieux, to be released in the United States in 2010

I am delighted to announce that "Leonie!," a feature film about Leonie Martin, the sister of St. Therese of Lisieux, is scheduled to be released in the United States in the summer of 2010.  The film is being shot in Michigan and at the Visitation Monastery in Toledo, Ohio in July and August 2009.  Barbara Middleton is the executive producer, and Joe Maher wrote the script and is directing the film.  For news stories and a radio show about the film, please see below.

"Big project hits big screen," by Catherine Minolli. The Tri-City Times, July 22, 2009.

"Made in Michigan," by Matt December.  The Source, July 19, 2009.  No longer online.

"Local girls land leads in major film shot in Romeo," by Chris Gray.  The Romeo Observer, July 2009.

 "Film producers find perfect 'set' in Romeo," by Chris Gray.  The Romeo Observer, July 2009.

"Lights! Camera! Action!" :Historic Warren schoolhouse picked as movie set for 'Leonie!'; 1875 Romeo House Next Stop," by Norb Franz. The Macomb Daily, July 9, 2009.  No longer online.

 For the life of Leonie Martin, read this e-book:

Leonie Martin

Leonie Martin: A Difficult Life. by Marie Baudouin-Croix.  (Click on the image for information).

 For a reflection about Leonie Martin, see

"Leonie Martin," a spiritual newsletter of Clairval Abbey, whom I thank for permission to post it here.

For more online information about Leonie's life, see

  

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Reader Comments (3)

About a year ago I set up a page on my website detailing St. Therese's devotion to St. Joan at St. Therese and St. Joan of Arc
While discussing the page on a Joan forum one lady noticed the crosses in St. Therese's eyes. After a long discussion there I decided to investigate and could not find any plausible earthly explanation. What intrigues me now is that I have not had more response to this pictures of St. Therese. Just wanted to let you know about it and see if you had any comments.

August 11, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterBen D. Kennedy

A good friend of mine has a role in the film, as well as her daughter. It sounds wonderful and I can't wait to see it! I don't know that much about Leonie, so it will be interesting to learn more through the movie.

August 26, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterNancy Carabio Belanger

Check out godisatworkinyou.blogspot.com to see pictures taken on location during the filming of "Leonie!"in Romeo, Michigan and Toledo, Ohio.

Expect to be delighted by "Leonie!" You'll find a hero in Leonie and discover the hero within you.

God is at work in you!

September 16, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterMichele Bondi Bottesi

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