 In 1963, Rolf Hochhuth published "The Deputy", a play significantly influenced by Kolbe's life and dedicated to him.In 2000, the National Conference of Catholic Bishops (U.S.) designated Marytown, home to a community of Conventual Franciscan friars, as the National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe.Marytown is located in Libertyville, Illinois.