This year has been a remarkable period of growth and accomplishment in our efforts to introduce the devotion to Mary, Mother of Fairest Love as an intercessor for the sanctity of families and family life. To date, we have distributed over 50,000 prayer cards to the faithful. Our website’s prayer circle has flourished, with new prayer requests coming in daily and a growing number of people offering to pray for these intentions, and our podcasts continue to grow in popularity. Additionally, our presence at the Eucharistic Congress and the Young Catholic Professionals Conference allowed us to introduce the devotion to thousands and thousands of Catholics, further expanding our reach.

We are proud of these achievements and the solid foundation they provide for our ongoing mission. However, none of this would be possible without the continued help and collaboration from our dedicated followers. The mission to spread the devotion to Mary, Mother of Fairest Love is a collective effort that goes beyond the work of our CEO and board members. It thrives through the prayers, support, and active participation of each one of you.

As we share some important news about a transition in our leadership, we want to assure you that our commitment to this mission remains unwavering. After years of dedicated service, our current CEO, Jackie Taylor, has decided to transition from her role to focus on other charitable endeavors that have also been a significant part of her life.

We are deeply grateful for her leadership, which has seen the project reach crucial milestones, including:

• The anticipated arrival of the revered sculpture from Italy, inspiring thousands to embrace the devotion.
• Securing and preparing the land for our campus with local authorities, readying it for public use.
• Developing a robust media presence through our revamped website, YouTube channel, and podcasts, reaching a broader audience nationally and internationally.

Under her guidance, we have laid a solid foundation for the devotion, and we celebrate these achievements with heartfelt gratitude. Though stepping down as CEO, she will remain available to assist the Board in a consulting capacity and continue to pray for the project’s success.

As we look to the future, we are thrilled to announce J.L. Marti as our new CEO, effective this October. J.L. brings decades of experience working with nonprofits and expertise in developing major capital projects. His passion for helping families and his devotion to St. Josemaria and Opus Dei align perfectly with our mission. 

His extensive background includes:

• Over 34 years of helping young people thrive and six years focused on family formation.
• Leadership in starting a new school, expanding a retreat center, and building two large youth centers for Opus Dei in Houston.
• Serving as a director on the Board of Fairest Love since 2023.
• A BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Houston and an MBA from Rice University
• Practical experience in project finance and management consulting.

We are confident that under J.L.’s leadership, the devotion to Mary, Mother of Fairest Love, will continue to flourish, bringing families closer to God and each other under Her protection.

Thank you for your continued commitment to our mission. Please join us in welcoming J.L. Marti and praying for his success in this new role.

With gratitude and blessings,

Claire Huang

Board Chair