MIC Liturgical Calendar
The commemorations of the Patrons of the entire Congregation, individual Province, Vicariate, house or apostolate should be celebrated. In accordance with the Marian Calendar, the titular (patronal) solemnity of the Congregation, as well as the feasts of our Founder and our Renovator, should be celebrated in a special way. These may be preceded by appropriate novenas or triduums. D 3
In the course of the liturgical year, let the confreres strive to direct their attention to those celebrations that correspond to the character and spirituality of the Congregation and are more related to it. In addition to their own patrons, let them especially venerate the saints of that region in which they live and work. In the liturgy, it is recommended that they follow the Congregation’s own calendar and the diocesan calendar. D 34
SOLEMNITY
MEMORIAL
FEAST
The feasts important for the Congregation
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
February
2
The Presentation of the Lord
Plenary indulgence for members of the Confraternity of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M.
4
St. Joan of France, Religious
Patroness of the Congregation
11
Our Lady of Lourdes
13
Anniversary of the death of Servant of God Fr. Andrew Cikoto, 1952
15
Blessed Michael Sopoćko, Priest
17
Anniversary of Martyrdom of Bl. Anthony Leszczewicz, 1943
18
Anniversary of Martyrdom of Bl. George Kaszyra, 1943
March
12
Anniversary of the ordination of our holy Father and Founder, 1661
19
ST. JOSEPH, SPOUSE OF THE BVM
Patron of the Congregation
Plenary indulgence for members of the Congregation and members of the Association of Marian Helpers
25
THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD
Plenary indulgence for members of the Association of Marian Helpers
31
EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD
Plenary indulgence for members of the Confraternity of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M.
April
7
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER OR SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY
Titular feast of the Brazilian Province
13
Birthday of Blessed Archbishop George Matulaitis, 1871
21
Anniversary of the diocesan approval of the Congregation, 1679
26
Anniversary of the ordination of Venerable Servant of God Casimir Wyszyński, 1726
May
1
St. Joseph the Worker
8
Our Lady of Lujan
Patroness of Argentinian Vicariate
9
Novena in preparation for the solemnity of Saint Stanislaus Papczyński
13
Our Lady of Fatima
17
Our Lady of Balsamão
Feast at the Marian’s Shrine in Balsamão, Portugal
18
ST. STANISLAUS OF JESUS AND MARY PAPCZYŃSKI, Priest, Father and Founder of the Congregation
Plenary indulgence for members of the Congregation, for members of the Association of Marian Helpers, and for members of the Confraternity of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M.
21
THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD
Plenary indulgence for members of the Association of Marian Helpers
24
Our Lady Help of Christians
29
The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church
June
5
Anniversary of the canonization of our holy Father and Founder, 2016
12
Bl. Anthony Leszczewicz, Bl. George Kaszyra, Priests and Martyrs, together with the fellow Martyrs of World War II
28
Anniversary of the beatification of Archbishop George Matulaitis-Matulewicz, 1987
29
STS. PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES
Patrons of the Congregation
July
2
Our Lady of Licheń
Solemnity at the Shrine in Licheń, Poland
10
Our Lady of Virtues
16
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
26
Sts. Joachim and Ann, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary
31
St. Ignatius Loyola, Priest
Patron of the Congregation
August
1
Anniversary of the death of the Servant of God Fr. John Mendriks, 1953
5
The Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major
15
THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Plenary indulgence for members of the Congregation, for members of the Association of Marian Helpers, and for members of the Confraternity of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M.
19
Birthday of the Ven. Servant of God Casimir Wyszyński, 1700
22
The Queenship of the B.V.M.
29
Anniversary of the Renewal and Reform of the Marian Order, 1909
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 and Founder, 2007
17
THE DIVINE PROVIDENCE
Celebrated in Poland at the Father Founder’s tomb as the titular feast of the Polish Province
17
Anniversary of the death of our holy Father and 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
October
4
St. Francis of Assisi
Patron of the Congregation
5
St. Maria Faustina Kowalska, Virgin
Patroness of the Congregation
7
Our Lady of the Rosary
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 the first religious house of the Congregation of Marian Fathers, 1673
November
2
COMMEMORATION OF ALL THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED
First day of the Octave of Vespers for the Dead
5
All the Deceased Members of the Congregation
16
Our Lady of Mercy
Titular feast of the American Province
21
The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
24
Anniversary of the Pontifical Approval of the Marians based on the Rule of the Ten Virtues of the Most B.V.M., 1699
28
Anniversary of the ordination of Bl. Abp. George Matulaitis-Matulewicz, 1898
29
Novena in preparation for the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M.
December
1
Anniv. of the Episcopal Consecration of Blessed Abp George Matulaitis-Matulewicz, 1918
8
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE B.V.M.
Titular solemnity of the Congregation
11
Anniversary of St. Stanislaus Papczynski’s Oblatio, 1670
12
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE
Patroness of the Americas
25
THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD
Plenary indulgence for members of the Confraternity of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M.