HOLLYWOOD, Sept. 1, 2020 – A documentary film about Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C., the famous Hollywood Rosary priest who was dedicated to inspiring millions of families to pray together and coined the famous phrase, “The family that prays together stays together,” will be released in select theaters nationwide Friday, October 9th. PRAY is produced by Family Theater Productions, the same Hollywood organization founded by Father Patrick Peyton.
“We now have the opportunity to bring PRAY to theaters where families will be able to experience the powerful and hopeful message of family prayer,” said Father David Guffey, C.S.C., national director of Family Theater Productions and executive producer of PRAY. ”PRAY is more than a movie, it’s a prayer movement. We want to encourage families to watch this remarkable movie that focuses on the transformative power of prayer. Father Patrick Peyton inspired millions with his message of family prayer. Our goal in the film’s accompanying ”Pray Together Now movement” is 10 million globally pledging to pray daily with those they love.”
PRAY is an inspiring documentary about Venerable Patrick Peyton, a poor, uneducated Irish immigrant who set sail for America in 1928 with nothing but his faith and dreams of becoming a millionaire. Arriving in Pennsylvania and unable to find work, he accepted a job as janitor at the Catholic cathedral, which rekindled his long-lost desire to become a priest and changed the course of his life. Nearing ordination, his life took a radical turn when he was stricken with tuberculosis. Facing certain death, he sank into despair. A visit from his mentor, who delivered a simple message to pray, lifted the darkness. Taking his advice to heart, Peyton prayed fervently to Mary, the Mother of Christ, for her intercession and he experienced a miraculous recovery. Feeling a deep gratitude to God, Father Peyton dedicated his life to telling all the world about the power of prayer and encouraged families worldwide to bring prayer 
into their homes. He enlisted the aid of Hollywood’s biggest celebrities in radio, film and TV, and traveled the world sharing the message of family prayer and its healing and hope with millions.
“‘PRAY’ is an exceptional movie about an exceptional man, produced at an exceptional time in our history as a nation and Church,” said Julia M. Dezelski, S.T.D., Assistant Director, Marriage & Family Life, Laity, Secretariat of Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth, USCCB. “It is absolutely vital for families to experience the ‘glue’ that is family prayer, especially the Rosary. As a child, my family was glued together by the Rosary. Still today, even with a toddler and baby, the Rosary has a daily place in our lives as a family. I recommend this movie to families everywhere: watch it and let it transform you into a family that prays together; it will make a lasting difference!”
For more information about PRAY, or to schedule an interview, please contact Kevin Wandra(404-788-1276 or kwandra@carmelcommunications.com) or Alexis Walkenstein (561-445-5409or Walkensteina@gmail.com).