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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.
SOLEMNITY
MEMORIAL
FEAST
The feasts important for the Congregation
September
8
THE NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Plenary indulgence for members of the Association of Marian Helpers
8
Anniversary of our holy Fr. Founder’s investiture with the white habit in honor of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M., 1671
12
The Most Holy Name of Mary
15
Our Lady of Sorrows
16
Anniversary of the beatification of our holy Father Founder, 2007
17
THE DIVINE PROVIDENCE Celebrated in Poland at the Father Founder's tomb as the titular feast of the Polish Province
Anniversary of the death of our holy Father Founder, 1701
27
St. Vincent de Paul, Priest Patron of the Congregation
29
STS. MICHAEL, GABRIEL, AND RAPHAEL, ARCHANGELS St. Michael, Archangel Patron of the Congregation
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