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
Titular Feast of the Portuguese Prov. Vicariate
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
24
Anniversary of the death of the Servant of God Vladislovas Mažonas, 1945
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
14
Saints Cyril, monk and Methodius, bishop
Titular Feast of the Czech Prov. Vicariate
15
Blessed Michael Sopoćko, priest
Patron of the American Province
17
Anniversary of Martyrdom of Bl. Anthony Leszczewicz, 1943
18
Anniversary of Martyrdom of Bl. George Kaszyra, 1943
23
Anniversary of the death of the Servant of God Bishop John Olszański, 2004
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.
Titular Feast of the Cameroonian Gen. Vicariate.
April
20
EASTER SUNDAY OF THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD
Plenary indulgence for members of the Confraternity of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M.
21
Anniversary of the diocesan approval of the Congregation, 1679
23
Saint George, martyr
Titular Feast of the Lithuanian Gen. Vicariate
27
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER OR SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY
Titular Feast of the Brazilian Province
May
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.
29
THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD
Plenary indulgence for members of the Association of Marian Helpers.
[It may be celebrated on a different day according to the liturgical norms issued by the local Conference of the Bishops.]
31
The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Titular Feast of the Philippine Gen. Vicariate
June
5
Anniversary of the canonization of our holy Father and Founder, 2016
8
PENTACOST SUNDAY
12
Bl. Anthony Leszczewicz, Bl. George Kaszyra, Priests and Martyrs, together with the fellow Martyrs of World War II
Titular Feast of the Belorussian Prov. Vicariate
27
THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS
28
The Immaculate Heart of the B.V.M.
Titular Feast of the Ukrainian Gen. Vicariate
28
Anniversary of the beatification of Archbishop George Matulaitis-Matulewicz, 1987
29
STS. PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLES
Patrons of the Congregation
30
Anniversary of the death of the Servant of God Eugene Kulesza, 1941
July
2
Our Lady of Licheń
Titular Feast of our Basilica in Poland
10
Our Lady of Virtues
Memorial in American Province
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
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.
29
Anniversary of the Renewal of the Congregation, 1909
September
8
THE NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Plenary indulgence for members of the Association of Marian Helpers.
Titular Feast of the Vietnamese Gen. Vicariate
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
14
THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
Titular Feast of our diocesan Shrine in Skórzec, Poland
16
Anniversary of the beatification of our holy Father and Founder, 2007
17
THE DIVINE PROVIDENCE
Celebrated in Poland at the tomb of our holy Father Founder 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
1
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
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
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
B.V. Mary Mother of the Word
Titular Feast of the Rwandan Gen. Vicariate
29
Novena in preparation for the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M.
December
1
Anniversary of the Episcopal Consecration of Blessed Archbishop George Matulaitis-Matulewicz, 1918
8
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE B.V.M.
Titular Patroness of the Congregation.
Plenary indulgence for members of the Congregation, the Association of Marian Helpers, and the Confraternity of the Immaculate Conception.
11
Anniversary of Saint Stanislaus Papczyński’s Oblatio, and establishing of our Congregation, 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.