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Saint Stanislaus of Jesus and Mary Papczyński
Founder of the Marians
Rome, December 8, 2019
Prot. No 159/2019
Superior General’s Letter on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary of 2019, inaugurating the 350th Jubilee of the Origin of the Congregation of Marian Fathers
Divine Providence, whose power expands from end to end, ruling everything with sweetness, and whose paths are not ours, desired to raise this tiny Marian flock dedicated to the most beloved and Immaculate Mother not only within the borders of the one Kingdom of Poland, where its roots are, but to spread all over the world.
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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 St. Stanislaus Papczynski, today the Marian Congregation has about 500 priests and brothers who labor in 19 countries, including the USA, Argentina, Belarus, Brazil, Cameroon, Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Rwanda, Ukraine, and United Kingdom.
In turn, we are able to minister to those most in need on virtually every continent, serving in many hardship areas around the globe.
SOLEMNITY
MEMORIAL
FEAST
The feasts important for the Congregation
January
1
BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
2
Anniversary of the death of the Servant of God Archmandrite Fabian Abrantowicz, 1946
18
Novena in preparation for the feast of Bl. George Matulaitis-Matulewicz begins
27
BL. GEORGE MATULAITIS-MATULEWICZ,
Bishop, Renovator of the Congregation
Plenary indulgence for members of the Congregation
28
St. Thomas Aquinas,
Priest and Doctor of the Church
Patron of the Congregation
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