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Saint Stanislaus of Jesus and Mary Papczyński
Founder of the Marians
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Rwanda, Kigali: The first edition of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, “GATIGISIMU YA KILIZIYA GATOLIKA,” was published in Kinyarwanda thanks to the efforts of the Marian FathersRwanda, Kigali: The first edition of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, “GATIGISIMU YA KILIZIYA GATOLIKA,” was published in Kinyarwanda thanks to the efforts of the Marian Fathers
Rwanda, Kigali: The first edition of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, “GATIGISIMU YA KILIZIYA GATOLIKA,” was published in Kinyarwanda thanks to the efforts of the Marian Fathers
We are delighted to announce the release of the very first translation of the Catechism of the Catholic Church into the Kinyarwanda language, the result of the diligent work of Fr. Leszek Czeluśniak, MIC in collaboration with many dedicated Rwandan theologians. This first edition, [...]
Belarus, Minsk: On September 14, 2026, Pope Leo XIV accepted the resignation of Archimandrite Jan Sergiusz Gajek, MIC
...from his office as administrator of the Byzantine Rite Catholics in Belarus, due to Fr. Sergiusz's reaching retirement age.
Cameroon, Minkama: Dedication of the New Novitiate House and First Vows in the Cameroonian Vicariate
On August 31, 2026, the new novitiate house for the Cameroonian Vicariate was inaugurated at our mission in Minkama. On that day, during the celebration of the Eucharist in the novitiate chapel, two postulants—Fabris and Clovice—were admitted to the novitiate. Subsequently, on September 1, [...]
About Us
The Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary is a fraternal community of consecrated life in the Roman Catholic Church. They are also known for their devotion to Mary Immaculate, dedication to praying for the poor souls in Purgatory, and active service to the Church. Founded in Poland in 1670 by Saint Stanislaus Papczyński, today the Marian Congregation has about 500 priests and brothers who labor in 19 countries, including the USA, Argentina, Belarus, Brazil, Cameroon, Czech Republic, India, Italy, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Rwanda, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka.
In turn, we are able to minister to those most in need on virtually every continent, serving in many hardship areas around the globe.
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The feasts important for the Congregation
October
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Saint Therese of the Child Jesus, virgin and Doctor of the Church
Titular Feast of the Latvian Gen. Vicariate
4
St. Francis of Assisi
Patron of the Congregation
5
St. Maria Faustina Kowalska, Virgin
Patroness of the Congregation
12
Novena in preparation for the anniversary of the death of the Ven. Servant of God Casimir Wyszyński
21
Anniversary of the death of the Venerable Servant of God Casimir Wyszyński, 1755
22
St. John Paul II, pope
Patron of the Congregation
24
Anniversary of the founding of our Congregation’s first religious house in Korabiew Forest, 1673
DAY OF ATONEMENT AND PENANCE FOR THE CONGREGATION
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