Brother Charles Madden, OFM Conv. is a Conventual Franciscan Friar who has served with Marytown since 1968. Located in Libertyville, IL, the National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe at Marytown is home to the Conventual Franciscan Friars of Marytown Friary. One of the friary’s long-time residents, Br. Charles (80) has served as a historian to the Shrine, Friary, and St. Bonaventure Province for over 50 years.