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2026
Poland, Cieszyn Bobrek: the blessing of the painting of St. Stanislaus in the Parish of the Most Holy Name of the Virgin Mary
On the evening of Monday, May 18, 2026, during [...]
Poland, Góra Kalwaria – Marianki: Thanksgiving for the 10th anniversary of the canonization of the Founder of the Marian Fathers
On May 24, 2026, celebrations in honor of the [...]
Italy, Rome: Celebrations in honor of St. Stanislaus Papczyński and the dedication of a new mosaic at the Marian Generalate.
The annual celebrations in honor of the founder of [...]
USA, Stockbridge: The Chapter of Affairs of the American Province of Our Lady of Mercy was held at the Provincial House of the Marian Fathers in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, from May 4 to 7 of this year. Twenty-one religious participated, representing all the religious houses in the United States and Argentina.USA, Stockbridge: The Chapter of Affairs of the American Province of Our Lady of Mercy was held at the Provincial House of the Marian Fathers in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, from May 4 to 7 of this year. Twenty-one religious participated, representing all the religious houses in the United States and Argentina.
USA, Stockbridge: The Chapter of Affairs of the American Province of Our Lady of Mercy was held at the Provincial House of the Marian Fathers in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, from May 4 to 7 of this year. Twenty-one religious participated, representing all the religious houses in the United States and Argentina.
As is customary, the Chapter proceedings began with a Conventual [...]
Italy, Rome: an international group of experts gathered in Rome to discuss the spiritual legacy of Saint Cyril of Turov—a Belarusian church leader, ascetic, bishop, and distinguished preacher of the 12th century.Italy, Rome: an international group of experts gathered in Rome to discuss the spiritual legacy of Saint Cyril of Turov—a Belarusian church leader, ascetic, bishop, and distinguished preacher of the 12th century.
Italy, Rome: an international group of experts gathered in Rome to discuss the spiritual legacy of Saint Cyril of Turov—a Belarusian church leader, ascetic, bishop, and distinguished preacher of the 12th century.
The seminar took place on the evening of April 28, [...]
USA, Stockbridge, Mass.: Patrick Lynch, MIC, is ordained to the sacred priesthood
The Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed [...]
USA, Stockbridge, Mass.: Three Marians Ordained to the Transitional Diaconate
The Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed [...]
May the light of Christ’s resurrection shine upon us…
May the light of Christ's resurrection shine upon us [...]
Poland, Licheń: Provincial Chapter of the Marian Fathers
Fifty-four religious participated in this year’s Provincial Chapter of [...]
Brazil, Curitiba: Fr. Pedro Luís Vilela Ribeiro, MIC, passed away
With faith in God's mercy, we announce that on [...]
Rome, Vatican: The author of the Rule of the 10 Evangelical Virtues of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Fr. Gabriel Maria, OFM, will be raised to the altars
On Saturday, February 21, the Holy Father Leo XIV [...]
Portugal, Fatima: Report on the proceedings of the General Convention
From 9 to 13 February 2026, the General Convention [...]
Portugal, Fatima: Homily by the Superior General of the Congregation, Fr. Joseph G. Roesch, MIC, delivered to the participants of the General Convention during the Eucharistic celebration held in the Chapel of Apparitions at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima on February 10, 2026Portugal, Fatima: Homily by the Superior General of the Congregation, Fr. Joseph G. Roesch, MIC, delivered to the participants of the General Convention during the Eucharistic celebration held in the Chapel of Apparitions at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima on February 10, 2026
Portugal, Fatima: Homily by the Superior General of the Congregation, Fr. Joseph G. Roesch, MIC, delivered to the participants of the General Convention during the Eucharistic celebration held in the Chapel of Apparitions at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima on February 10, 2026
Brothers and sisters, it is a great privilege to [...]
Portugal, Fatima: General Convention of the Congregation of Marian Fathers
From February 9-13, the General Convention of the Congregation of [...]
Poland, Skórzec: Fr. Mateusz Pietrzyk, MIC, passed away
On February 4, 2026, Fr. Mateusz Pietrzyk, MIC, died [...]
Sri Lanka, Badulla: The first Divine Mercy Conference of its kind in Sri Lanka took place from January 16th to 18th, 2026, at the Shrine of St. Anthony in the Diocese of Badulla.Sri Lanka, Badulla: The first Divine Mercy Conference of its kind in Sri Lanka took place from January 16th to 18th, 2026, at the Shrine of St. Anthony in the Diocese of Badulla.
Sri Lanka, Badulla: The first Divine Mercy Conference of its kind in Sri Lanka took place from January 16th to 18th, 2026, at the Shrine of St. Anthony in the Diocese of Badulla.
The conference was organized by the Marian Fathers serving in Sri Lanka, thanks to their zealous work in promoting Divine Mercy, which is proclaimed with exceptional fervor and diligence by their local superior Fr. Jan Migacz, MIC.
2025
Merry Christmas…
May the blessings of the Christ Child be yours [...]
Vietnam, Saigon: Ordination to the diaconate of the first three Vietnamese Marians
On December 21, 2025, on the Fourth Sunday of Advent, [...]
Italy, Rome: 50th anniversary of the service of the Sisters of St. Joseph at the General House of the Congregation
During the first days of Advent 2025, a modest [...]
Italy, Rome: homily of Archbishop John Kennedy, Secretary of the Disciplinary Section of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith during the Vespers for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the General House of the Marian Fathers in Rome – December 8, 2025Italy, Rome: homily of Archbishop John Kennedy, Secretary of the Disciplinary Section of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith during the Vespers for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the General House of the Marian Fathers in Rome – December 8, 2025
Italy, Rome: homily of Archbishop John Kennedy, Secretary of the Disciplinary Section of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith during the Vespers for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the General House of the Marian Fathers in Rome – December 8, 2025
I believe that we all had something in common in our catechetical formation: from an early age, our parents taught us the Hail Mary. If we feel at home among the Marian Fathers, it is not only because of their generous hospitality, but also because they have chosen to be disciples of the Lord together with Mary.
Brazil, Curitiba: First National Conference of the Association of Marian Helpers in Brazil (AMH).
From August 15 to 17, the First Conference of [...]
USA, Stockbridge, Mass.: Br. Patrick Lynch is Ordained to the Transitional Diaconate
"The Lord has given you the example. That just as [...]
Vietnam, Saigon: Evangelization on the move.
Although the Catholic Church has been present in Vietnam [...]
Vietnam, Saigon: First religious vows.
On August 15 during the festive Eucharist celebrated on the [...]
USA, Stockbridge, Mass.: Alexander Pumphrey, MIC, is ordained to the sacred priesthood
There's a new priest for the Congregation of Marian Fathers [...]
USA, Stockbridge, Mass.: First Vows and Vow Renewals
On August 15, 2025, at the National Shrine of [...]
USA, Stockbridge, Mass.: Br. Jeffrey Kenney, MIC, professes perpetual vows
We joyfully congratulate Br. Jeffrey Kenney, MIC, on professing [...]
Karumathur, India: our community of Marian Fathers in India has grown with four newly ordained priests
The ordination to the priesthood took place in Karumathur, the [...]
Ruyenzi, Rwanda: Consecration took place of the new parish church of St. Stanislaus Papczyński
On July 20 in Ruyenzi (diocese of Kabgayi), Rwanda, the [...]
Kibeho, Rwanda: New Catechetical Center dedicated
On July 18 in Kibeho (dioc. Gikongoro) Bishop Celestin [...]
Mwange, Rwanda: Fr. Celestin Ntezimana, MIC, celebrated his first Holy Mass
Mwange, Rwanda: on July 13, Fr. Celestin Ntezimana, MIC, at [...]
Ruhengeri, Rwanda: The Sacrament of Ordination for ten men
On July 12, Bishop Vincent Harolimana gave the sacrament [...]
Licheń, Poland: The ordination to the presbyterate of Deacon Janusz Wiczarski, MIC
On Saturday, May 24, at the Shrine of Our [...]
USA, Steubenville, Ohio: First vows of Brother Austin Rose, MIC
The ceremony of the first vows of Brother Austin [...]
Latvia: a member of our Congregation elected president of the Latvian Conference of Superiors of Institutes of Consecrated Life
On February 1 this year, a meeting of consecrated [...]
USA, Steubenville, Ohio: Br. Alexander Pumphrey, MIC, has been ordained to the transitional diaconate
"I am so thankful for the prayers and sacrifices [...]
2024
Zakopane, Poland: with faith in God’s mercy, we announce that on September 9, 2024, shortly before midnight, Brother Mirosław Cholewa, MIC, aged 58, and 24 years of religious profession died in the district hospital in ZakopaneZakopane, Poland: with faith in God’s mercy, we announce that on September 9, 2024, shortly before midnight, Brother Mirosław Cholewa, MIC, aged 58, and 24 years of religious profession died in the district hospital in Zakopane
USA, Stockbridge, Mass.: Our favorite week of the year: “Marian Week”
Marian Week, the annual celebration at the National Shrine [...]
USA, Stockbridge, Mass.: Holy Catholic Mass and the Celebration of Perpetual Vows of Br. Stephen Castellano
View the Holy Catholic Mass and the Celebration of Perpetual Vows of Br. Stephen Castellano, MIC, from the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Mass., USA.
Karumathur, India: Perpetual Profession, Diaconate and Priestly Ordination of our young Marians in Asia
On 31st of May, 2024 three Marian Brothers, Maria Selvam, [...]
USA, Gaithersburg, Md.: Scenes from the Ordination of the newest Marian priest
“I encourage you always to consecrate your priesthood to [...]
Latvia, Vilani: towards the beatification of the Servant of God Fr. Jānis Mendriks, MIC. Academic conference.
As part of the celebration of the 100th anniversary [...]
Easter Greetings 2024
May the light and peace of the Risen Christ [...]
Viļāni, Latvia: 100 years of the ministry of the Marians in Latvia.
As an expression of gratitude to God for the 100 [...]
USA, Stockbridge, Mass.: Taking the next step
On the frosty morning of February 15 this [...]
2023
Italy, Rome: Circular Letter Concerning the Declaration Fiducia Supplicans from December 18, 2023
My Brothers in Christ: The publication of the declaration Fiducia Supplicans, On the Pastoral Meaning of Blessings, on December 18, 2023 has raised doubts in the minds of many. [...]
USA, Stockbridge, Mass.: Growing up close to church
A native of Montgomery Village, Maryland, Deacon Stephen Castellano, [...]
USA, Stockbridge, Mass.: Three Marian brothers reach “the last step”: Perpetual Profession
The perpetual profession of vows, also known as making [...]
Warmest wishes for Christmas season to all visitors of our website. May the Child Jesus – the Incarnate Word of God, bless our days and times, full of confusion and anxiety. May He bring us all joy and hope for the ultimate victory of truth and love.Warmest wishes for Christmas season to all visitors of our website. May the Child Jesus – the Incarnate Word of God, bless our days and times, full of confusion and anxiety. May He bring us all joy and hope for the ultimate victory of truth and love.
Italy, Rome: The Superior General’s Letter on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary of 2023, Marking the Closing of the 350 Jubilee of the Origin of the Congregation of Marian FathersItaly, Rome: The Superior General’s Letter on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary of 2023, Marking the Closing of the 350 Jubilee of the Origin of the Congregation of Marian Fathers
Italy, Rome: The Superior General’s Letter on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary of 2023, Marking the Closing of the 350 Jubilee of the Origin of the Congregation of Marian Fathers
I offer and consecrate to God the Father Almighty to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit and also to the Mother of God, the Ever-Virgin Mary conceived without original sin, my heart, my soul, intellect, memory, will, feelings, my whole mind, my whole spirit, my interior and exterior senses, and my body, leaving absolutely nothing for myself, so that in this way I may henceforth be the whole-hearted servant of the same Almighty and of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary. [...]
Italy, Rome: Circular Letter regarding the Approval of the Second Reading from the Office of Readings in honor of Blessed Anthony Leszczewicz and Blessed George Kaszyra, martyrs in Italian and PolishItaly, Rome: Circular Letter regarding the Approval of the Second Reading from the Office of Readings in honor of Blessed Anthony Leszczewicz and Blessed George Kaszyra, martyrs in Italian and Polish
Italy, Rome: Circular Letter regarding the Approval of the Second Reading from the Office of Readings in honor of Blessed Anthony Leszczewicz and Blessed George Kaszyra, martyrs in Italian and Polish
Rome, September 20, 2023 Prot. n. 186/2023 Dear Confreres, [...]
Curitiba, Brazil: Marians in Brazil celebrated 25 anniversary of establishment of their Province and perpetual vows of one of its young members
On September 8, 2023, the Brazilian Province of Divine [...]
Latvia, Rēzekne: priestly ordination in the Latvian Vicariat
On Saturday, September 16, at the Cathedral of the [...]
Viet Nam, Ho Chi Minh City: religious vows and investiture in the white habit of the Marians
This year’s Solemnity of the Assumption of the Most [...]
USA, Stockbridge, Mass.: Admission to the postulancy and novitiate, the first and perpetual vows of young Marians and investiture in the white habit of the CongregationUSA, Stockbridge, Mass.: Admission to the postulancy and novitiate, the first and perpetual vows of young Marians and investiture in the white habit of the Congregation
USA, Stockbridge, Mass.: Admission to the postulancy and novitiate, the first and perpetual vows of young Marians and investiture in the white habit of the Congregation
In a fruitful week, the Marian Fathers of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy Province welcomed new postulants, novices, and professed brothers, as well as a newly perpetually professed brother.
USA, Stockbridge, Mass.: Alleluia! Fr. Jason Lewis, MIC, is ordained!
On Saturday, August 12, Fr. Jason Lewis MIC, was ordained [...]
Italy, Rome: General Curia of the Marian Fathers: Announcement concerning restoration in the Congregation the possibility of using the white habit as a form of solemn attireItaly, Rome: General Curia of the Marian Fathers: Announcement concerning restoration in the Congregation the possibility of using the white habit as a form of solemn attire
Italy, Rome: General Curia of the Marian Fathers: Announcement concerning restoration in the Congregation the possibility of using the white habit as a form of solemn attire
Dear Brothers and Sisters who visit our website, and remain within the circle of our pastoral influence...
Italy, Rome: Promulgation of the new edition of the Constitutions and Directory of the Congregation
The General Chapter of the Congregation of Marian Fathers celebrated in Rome in February 2023 introduced several important changes in its legislation, and this in turn necessitated the re-printing of the Congregation's Constitutions and Directory.
USA, Riverview, Florida: Timothy Childers, MIC, is ordained to the sacred priesthood
On Saturday, July 8, Fr. Timothy John Childers, MIC, was [...]
Italy, Rome: Circular Letter Following the General Chapter of 2023
Circular Letter following the General Chapter of 2023 Rome, [...]
USA, Stockbridge, Mass.: New Provincial Superior and his Councilors
On the 15th of May, the members of the VII [...]
Easter Greetings 2023
May the Resurrected Christ shower you with blessings, love, [...]
Licheń, Poland: On March 7, 2023, the Chapter of the Polish Province of the Congregation of Marian Fathers, meeting in Licheń, elected a new Provincial – Fr. Eugeniusz Zarzeczny, MICLicheń, Poland: On March 7, 2023, the Chapter of the Polish Province of the Congregation of Marian Fathers, meeting in Licheń, elected a new Provincial – Fr. Eugeniusz Zarzeczny, MIC
Licheń, Poland: On March 7, 2023, the Chapter of the Polish Province of the Congregation of Marian Fathers, meeting in Licheń, elected a new Provincial – Fr. Eugeniusz Zarzeczny, MIC
Fr. Eugeniusz Zarzeczny, MIC, was born in Kraśnik in [...]
Italy, Rome: Bulletin nr 8 from the General Chapter (Friday, February 17, 2023)
On February 17, 2023, in the Consistory Hall, the [...]
Italy, Rome: Bulletin nr 7 from the General Chapter (Wednesday, February 15, 2023)
Today the Chapter members celebrated the Eucharist with Fr. [...]
Italy, Rome: Bulletin nr 6 from the General Chapter (Tuesday, February 14th)
The Chapter members, after morning prayer and meditation, celebrated [...]
Italy, Rome: Bulletin nr 5 from the General Chapter (Monday, February 13th)
The Chapter members celebrated the morning Eucharist, with Fr. [...]
Italia, Rome: Bulletin nr 4 from the General Chapter (Friday, February 10th)
After morning prayer and meditation in common, the Chapter [...]
Italy, Rome: Bulletin nr 3 from the General Chapter (Thursday, February 9th)
Today, Fr. Christopher Alar celebrated the Mass; during his homily, he spoke about the Divine Mercy, which is love in action. [...]
Italy, Rome: Bulletin nr 2 from the General Chapter (February 8th)
The main celebrant of the Mass was Fr. Tomasz [...]
Portugal, Balsamão – Macedo de Cavaleiros: perpetual vows of Br. João Paulo de Magalhães Pereira, MIC
On January 29 th this year, the parish church in Macedo de Cavaleiros near Balsamão witnessed the perpetual profession of Brother João Paulo de Magalhães Pereira, MIC. [...]
Poland, Lublin: We have a new lector and new acolytes!
On January 29 this year, our Major Seminary in Lublin held the vestiture in the ecclesiastical garb of Brother Ruslan, who also received the ministry of lectorate. [...]
Italy, Rome: Bulletin nr 1 from the General Chapter
Today (February 7) began with common prayers and the [...]
Italy, Rome: The General Chapter of the Congregation started in Rome
On February 6, 2023, the Spiritual Exercises prescribed by [...]
Poland, Elblag: Fr. Miroslaw Goliński, MIC, passed away
Fr. Miroslaw Goliński, MIC, passed away on January 24 this year, he lived 58 years in the Congregation 33, in the priesthood 27.
2022
USA, Thompson, CT: Fr. Bernard Backiel, MIC, passed away
On December 21 at the Matulaitis Nursing Home in Putnam, CT, Fr. Bernard Backiel, MIC, died. He was 90 years old, he spent in the Congregation 71 years and as a priest 62.
Italy, Rome: Circular Letter of the Superior General on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M. 2022
Dear Confreres, The “Providence of our most gracious Father,” which St. Stanislaus of Jesus and Mary, our Father and Founder bequeathed to us in his Testament watches over us, guides us and allows us to celebrate the titular feast of our religious community once again.
Italy, Rome: Homily (in Italian) of Archbishop Fabio Fabene, Secretary of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, delivered in the General House of the Marian Fathers in Rome, December 7, 2022, during the first Vespers of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the BVMItaly, Rome: Homily (in Italian) of Archbishop Fabio Fabene, Secretary of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, delivered in the General House of the Marian Fathers in Rome, December 7, 2022, during the first Vespers of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the BVM
Italy, Rome: Homily (in Italian) of Archbishop Fabio Fabene, Secretary of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, delivered in the General House of the Marian Fathers in Rome, December 7, 2022, during the first Vespers of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the BVM
Con gioia celebro con voi i Primi Vespri della [...]
USA, Stockbridge, Mass.: Fr. Alphonse F. Micka, MIC, passed away
The Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception mourn [...]
USA, Washington, D.C.: Two new Marian deacons
On Sept. 3, Deacon Timothy Childers, MIC, (above, second from [...]
Marian Fathers announce change in leadership of the Province in the U.S.A.
Stockbridge, Massachusetts, Friday, July 29, 2022 - The Most [...]
- Rome, Italy: Circular Letter of the Superior General to the Major Superiors and All of the Members of the Congregation Convoking the General Chapter 2023
Rome, Italy: Circular Letter of the Superior General to the Major Superiors and All of the Members of the Congregation Convoking the General Chapter 2023
Rome, Italy: Circular Letter of the Superior General to the Major Superiors and All of the Members of the Congregation Convoking the General Chapter 2023
Bearing in mind Directory No. 220, according to which the General Chapter should be convoked by a circular letter six months before its commencement
Easter Greetings 2022
During the Easter season, we turn our eyes to Christ who opened the gates of Heavens for us, showing the way to lasting peace and joy.
USA, Stockbridge: Announcement of the Publication of Selected Writings of Saint Stanislaus Papczyński
As we enter into the Easter season of 2022, [...]
Rome, Italy: Statement of the Superior General on Russian aggression against Ukraine
Dear Confreres, We are witnessing terrible aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine and the ensuing war that will bring death and devastation to that country
Ukraine, Kamieniec-Podolski: Beginning of the beatification process of Bishop John Olszański, MIC
On February 23, the opening of the beatification process [...]
Poland, Lublin: Installation to the Ministry of Lector
During solemn Vespers presided by Father Provincial Tomasz Nowaczek, MIC, our brothers Janusz and Celestyn were installed to the ministry of Lector.
2021
Welcome, Fr. Matthew Tomeny, MIC!
On a crisp December morning, on the Feast of St. John the Evangelist, Fr. Matthew Tomeny, MIC, was ordained to the priesthood for the Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.
Italy, Rome: Circular Letter of the Superior General on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M. 2021
Dear Confreres, The “Providence of our most gracious Father,” which St. Stanislaus of Jesus and Mary, our Father and Founder bequeathed to us in his Testament watches over us, guides us and allows us to celebrate the titular feast of our religious community once again.
Lithuania, Marijampole: Bishop Joseph (Juozas) Žemaitis, MIC, passed away
On October 5th, at the age of 95, Bishop Joseph (Juozas) Žemaitis, MIC died in Marijampole.
USA, Stockbridge, Mass.: Tyler Mentzer, MIC, is ordained to the sacred priesthood
On Oct. 2, the Feast of the Guardian Angels, Deacon Tyler Mentzer, MIC, was ordained a priest by His Excellency, the Most Rev. William D. Byrne, bishop of the Diocese of Springfield, Massachusetts.
United Kingdom: Pilgrimage of The Divine Mercy venerators to Aylesford
On Monday, August 30, 2021, the venerators of The Divine Mercy from Great Britain gathered for their annual pilgrimage at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Assumption and of St. Simon Stock in Aylesford, a shrine which dates back to the 13th century. The Apostolate of Divine Mercy, conducted by the Marian Fathers in London, organized this pilgrimage.
Rwanda: Priestly Ordination of Four Marians
On August 28, 2021, four Marian deacons were ordained to the priesthood in our religious house in Kibeho-Nyarushishi (Marian Formation Center): Christian Munyaribanje, MIC, Félix Uwimana, MIC, Alfred Niyobuhungiro, MIC, and Cédric Ishimwe, MIC. Bishop Célestin Hazikimana, Ordinary of the Diocese of Gikongoro, performed the ceremony.
Kazakhstan, Tajynsza: Consecration of a New Pastoral House
The construction of a new pastoral house in Tajynsza, [...]
Latvia, Daugavpils: Perpetual vows in the Latvian Vicariate
In the evening of September 8, 2021, during the [...]
USA, Stockbridge, Mass.: Marians in Formation Make, Renew Vows
The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy Province of the Congregation of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception held their annual vows ceremony on Aug. 15, the Solemnity of the Assumption, at the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts.
Poland, Lublin: Fr. Alexander Olczyński, MIC passed away
In the late evening hours of Aug. 10, 2021Fr. Aleksander Olczyński passed away at St. Mother Teresa of Culcutta Nursing Home in Lublin. He was 92 years of age, a religious for 70 years and a priest for 61.
Information from the Marians in India
After the difficult time of pandemic in India, especially [...]
Poland, Licheń: Fr. Eugeniusz Delikat, MIC passed away
On the morning of June 27, 2021, Father Eugeniusz Delikat, passed away at our religious house in Licheń. He was 90 years of age, a religious for 70 years and a priest for 63.
Poland, Warsaw-Stegny: Three new priests in the Polish Province
On Saturday, June 5, 2021 - the fifth anniversary of the canonization of Saint Stanislaus of Jesus and Mary Papczyński - three Marian deacons: Bartłomiej Przychodzki, MIC, Jan Paweł Federowicz, MIC and Jan Czupryński, MIC (from Belarus) were ordained to the priesthood at the parish church of Our Lady, Mother of Mercy.
Poland, Warsaw-Stegny: Fr.Władysław Ciągło, MIC, passed away
Father Władysław Ciągło, MIC died suddenly in the late evening hours of April 23, 2021. He was 56 years of age, a member of our Congregation for 36 years and a priest for 30.
Poland, Warsaw: Fr. Ludwik Meyerholz, MIC, passed away
On the morning of April 3, 2021, Fr. Ludwik Meyerholz, MIC, passed away at the hospice of the Orionist Fathers in Wołomin near Warsaw.
The 150th anniversary of the birth of Blessed Archbishop George Matulaitis-Matulewicz
In April this year we are celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of our Renovator Blessed Archbishop George Matulaitis-Matulewicz. We invite you to learn more about this important figure in our Congregation's history by visiting his newly revived website.
Easter Greetings 2021
The Love of the Holy Thursday...
Czech Republic, Brumov-Bylnice: Fr. Stanisław Maliński, MIC, passed away
In the early hours of March 21, 2021, Fr. Stanisław Maliński, MIC died at the hospital of Zlina (Czech Republic). He was 89 years of age, a member of our Congregation for 67 years and a priest for 54.
A word of the Superior General of the Congregation for the funeral ceremony of Fr. Stanislaus Seraphim Michalenko, MIC
How eloquent are the words from the Book of Revelation...
USA, Stockbridge, Mass.: Fr. Seraphim (Stanislaus) Michalenko, MIC, passed away
Father Seraphim Michalenko, MIC, the world-renowned expert on the life and spirituality of St. Faustina — the man who smuggled photographic images of the pages of St. Faustina’s Diary out of Communist-occupied Poland in the 1970s and later documented her beatification and canonization miracles — died Thursday, Feb. 11, from illness related to COVID-19.
USA, Stockbridge, Mass.: In Memory of Fr. Seraphim (Stanislaus) Michalenko, MIC
Watch a video tribute in memory of Fr. Seraphim (1930-2021).
2020
Poland, Licheń: Father Henryk Kulik, MIC passed away
In the early hours of December 26, 2020, Fr. Henryk Kulik, MIC died at a hospital in Konin. He was 55 years of age, a religious for 35 years and a priest for 29.
Lithuania, Marijampole: Father Jonas Malinauskas, MIC passed away
Lithuania, Marijampole: Fr. Jonas Malinauskas, MIC, a resident of [...]
Poland, Licheń: Father Jan Wotkiewicz, MIC passed away
In the early hours of December 12, 2020 – the memorial of Our Lady of Guadelupe – Father Jan Wojtkiewicz, aged 88, passed away. He was a religious for 70 years and a priest for 62.
Poland, Góra Kalwaria: Perpetual Vows 2020
On October 10, 2020 our four brothers – Aleksander, Konrad, Marcin and Eugeniusz, made their perpetual vows at the Shrine of St. Stanislaus Papczyński in Marianki–Góra Kalwaria.
USA, Stockbridge, Mass.: Brs. Mark Fanders and David Guza, MIC, profess perpetual vows
With great joy and profound thanksgiving to God, the Marian [...]
Portugal, Balsamão: Brother Paweł Musik, MIC passed away
In the early hours of Dec. 1, 2020 Brother Paweł Musik, MIC, a member of the Portuguese Vicariate, went to the house of the Father.
Italy, Rome: Circular Letter of the Superior General on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M. 2020
This year, we commemorate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Most B.V.M. as part of the Jubilee of the 350th Anniversary of the origin of our Congregation.
USA, Stockbridge, Mass.: Rest in Peace, Fr. Walter Gurgul, MIC (1930-2020)
He was baptized in the church that housed the Black [...]
Poland, Puszcza Mariańska: Fr. Roman Grzona, MIC passed away
On November 27, 2020, Father Roman Ryszard Grzona, MIC, aged 52, died suddenly in our religious house in Puszcza Marianska. He was a religious for 28 years and a priest for 24.
Poland, Stoczek Klasztorny: Fr. Kazimierz Chrostowski, MIC, passed away
On November 22, 2020 Fr. Kazimierz Chrostowski, MIC, died at [...]
Poland, Licheń: Br. Albin Milewski, MIC, passed away
Poland, Licheń: On November 22, 2020, Brother Albin Milewski, MIC [...]
Poland, Licheń: Fr. Eugeniusz Makulski, MIC, passed away
Licheń, Poland: On Nov. 12, 2020 Father Eugeniusz Makulski, [...]
Poland, Skórzec: Fr. Tadeusz Mierzwiński, MIC, passed away
On November 1, 2020 Father Tadeusz Mierzwiński passed away after [...]
Poland, Skórzec: Fr. Stanisław Chryc, MIC, Knight of the Order of the Smile, passed away
A long-time member of the religious house in Skórzec, he [...]
Vietnam: First vows of the Marians
On behalf of the Superior General [...]
USA, Stockbridge, Mass.: ‘Humbled and Overjoyed’
His family used to call him [...]
USA, Stockbridge, Mass.: The Marians’ Newest Priest
Father David Smith, MIC, was supposed [...]
USA, Stockbridge, Mass.: Call Them ‘Brothers’
Committed to Christ and service to [...]
Poland, Licheń: Father Władysław Zdaniukiewicz, MIC, passed away
Father Władysław Zdaniukiewicz, MIC, the oldest member of the Polish Province of the Congregation of Marian Fathers passed away in the evening of May 25, 2020, at the St. Stanislaus Hospice in Licheń, Poland
Cameroon: Celebrations in honor of St. Stanislaus Papczyński
May 18th is a special day for the Congregation of Marian Fathers: On this day we commemorate our Father Founder, Saint Stanislaus Papczyński.
India: Extraordinary Final Profession Mass
Under normal circumstances, Fr. General would have [...]
Poland, Lublin: New Marian Deacons
During the Eucharist on Saturday, May [...]
USA, Washington, DC: Br. Leonard Konopka, MIC, passed away.
Brother Leonard Konopka, MIC, a religious brother in the Congregation [...]
USA, Stockbridge, Mass.: Two Men Profess First Vows
Just two hours before kick-off of Super Bowl LIV on [...]
USA, Washington, DC: Fr. Casimir Krzyzanowski, MIC, passed away.
Rev. Casimir (Kazimierz) Krzyzanowski, MIC was born in Lublin, [...]
Latvia: The diary of the Servant of God Father Janis Mendriks, MIC appeared in print
On Saturday, January 4, 2020, in Vabole (near Daugavpils), [...]
India: first native Marians ordained to the priesthood
On December 28, 2019, for the first time in [...]
Washington, DC: ‘A Servant,’ in Imitation of Christ
With great joy the Marian Fathers [...]
2019
Vietnam: Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
The Marian Fathers in Vietnam celebrated the Solemnity of the [...]
USA, Stockbridge, Mass.: Marian Fathers Honor Mary and Launch 350th Jubilee Celebration
"May it be done to me according to your word." [...]
USA, Stockbridge, Mass.: Diocesan Priest Becomes a Marian Father
On Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, Fr. David Gunter, MIC, [...]
Poland, Góra Kalwaria: Perpetual vows
During the midday Holy Mass at the Saint Stanislaus [...]
USA, Stockbridge, Mass.: Venerable Servant of God Fr. Casimir Wyszynski Hears Our Prayers
I want to introduce you to one of my [...]
Poland, Skórzec: Exaltation of the Holy Cross
For Skórzec, the Feast of Exaltation of the Holy [...]
Rwanda: Br. Calvin Mpetong Essola, MIC, passed away
With sorrow we report the sad news from Rwanda [...]
Latvia, Rezekne: Perpetual Vows
On Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, Fr. Ernests Jansons, MIC, [...]
Meet the Marians’ Newest Priest
Drawn to the Marian Fathers' love for Mary Immaculate, [...]
Cameroon: DC. Rogatien Ntsana, MIC, ordained to the priesthood
“O Lord, you know everything, be merciful to me and [...]
USA, Stockbridge, Mass.: Fr. Martin Rzeszutek, MIC, passed away
Father Martin Rzeszutek, a priest with the Congregation of [...]
USA, Stockbridge, Mass.: Perpetually Professed!
For the good of the Church and out of [...]
USA, Stockbridge, Mass.: Five Profess First Vows
How has God been blessing the Marian Fathers? Let's [...]
USA, Stockbridge, Mass.: Encuentro Latino 2019
On Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, thousands of men, women, and [...]
Latvia, Daugavpils: Father Jazeps Sitnieks, MIC, passed away
Father Jazeps Sitnieks, MIC, a member of the Latvian [...]
USA, Washington, D.C.: Michael Baker, MIC, is ordained to the sacred priesthood
In the beautiful crypt church of the Basilica of the [...]
USA, Louisville, Kent.: Matthew Holladay, MIC, is ordained to the sacred priesthood
Drawn to the Marian Fathers' love for Mary Immaculate, devotion [...]
USA, Stockbridge, Mass.: Thousands Celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday at National Shrine
Coming from across the United States and Canada, around 17,000 [...]
Poland, Lublin: Introduction into the service of acolyte
Saturday, March 30, 2019, Provincial Superior, Fathr Tomasz Nowakek, [...]
Poland, Licheń: Provincial Convention
During Holy Mass at noon, on Tuesday, March 26, [...]
Father Wiktor Krawczyk, MIC, passed away
Poland, Licheń: Father Wiktor Krawczyk, MIC, longtime resident of [...]
Bishop Elliot Thomas passed away
On February 28, 2019, Bishop Elliot Griffin Thomas, Bishop [...]
USA, Steubenville, Ohio: Marians put final touches on new House of Studies
by Marc Massery The Marian Fathers have a problem [...]
The Association of Marian Helpers Celebrates Its 75th Anniversary
by Terry Peloquin Learn about the Catholic faith, live it [...]
Convention of the American Province
On January 22-23, 2019, convention of the Province of [...]
Father Jerome Zalonis, MIC, passed away
He was born June 27, 1932, in [...]
Ever Heard of a Theological Anthropology?
The Marian Fathers are giving an annual gift to [...]
2018
Czech Republic, Brumov-Bylnice: Fr. Marek Martiška, MIC, passed away
Father Marek Martiška, son of Anton and Emilia (née Homolová), was born on March 3, 1980, in Trenčin, Slovakia, as the youngest of the family’s four children (he had a sister Helena and two brothers: Pavel and Peter).
Father Zbigniew Wąsiniak, MIC, passed away
We received the information from Licheń about the [...]
Circular Letter of the Superior General on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M. 2018
Dear Confreres: God in His Providence grants us another [...]
Father Imants Medveckis, MIC, was awarded the Badge of Honor
Father Imants Medveckis, MIC, was awarded the Badge of [...]
Fr. Lucjan Łada, MIC, passed away
With great sorrow we inform our Confreres of the [...]
Meeting of the Jubilee Committee
Meeting of the Jubilee Committee [...]
Fr. Marek Martiška, MIC, passed away
With great sorrow we inform the Confreres that on [...]
The Profession of Perpetual Vows of Br. John Luth, MIC
If you've ever been to the National Shrine of [...]
Four Men Profess First Vows
The Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception continue to [...]
Encuentro Latino 2018
Folk dancing, piñata breaking, Rosary praying, and story-telling about [...]
Joseph Lappe, MIC, is ordained to the sacred priesthood
In the rolling plains of a farm town [...]
Father Andris Ševels, MIC awarded the Cross of Merit of the Republic of Poland
On June 28, during the visit to Daugavpils (Latvia), [...]
Gabriel Cillo, MIC, is ordained to the sacred priesthood
It was a joyous day of celebration as the [...]
Father Rinalds Stankevičs, MIC became a Knight of the Order of Three Stars
On Thursday, 3 May 2018, President of the Republic [...]
Heartbreak Leads to Heavenly Calling
On a ledge in the back [...]
Feast Day of Blessed George
Blessed George Matulaitis (1871-1927) was the [...]
António dos Reis Fernandes, MIC, passed away
Balsamão, Portugal Jan 16, 2018 [...]
USA, Washington, D.C.: Brother Joseph Lappe, MIC is ordained a Deacon
USA, Washington Jan. 6, 2018 [...]
2017
Grudziądz, Poland: Fr. Gerard Domański, MIC, passed away
Grudziądz, Poland Dec. 1, 2017 [...]
Poland, Licheń: Fr. Czesław Szyszko, MIC, passed away
Poland, Licheń September 21, 2017 [...]
USA, Stockbridge, Mass.: Four Men Profess First Vows
USA, Stockbridge August 15, 2017 [...]
USA, Stockbridge, Mass.: Fr. Joseph Roesch’s 25th Anniversary of Priestly Ordination
USA, Stockbridge August 14, 2017 [...]
USA, Stockbridge, Mass.: Encuentro Latino 2017 – ‘Latin America Comes to the Shrine’
USA, Stockbridge August 5, 2017 [...]
Portugal: Fr. Francis Jaworski, MIC, passed away
Balsamão, Portugal June 29, 2017 Portugal: Fr. [...]
30th Anniversary of the Beatification of Blessed George Matulaitis-Matulewicz
Italy, Rome June 28, 2017 [...]
USA, Washington, D.C.: Fr. Larry Dunn, MIC, passed away
USA, Washington May 18, 2017 USA, Washington, [...]
2nd session of the Provincial Chapter of the Marian Fathers in the U.S.
USA, Stockbridge May 18, 2017 [...]
USA, Stockbridge, Mass.: It was a Miracle
USA, Stockbridge April 25, 2017 [...]
Lithuania: Vilnius
Lithuania, Vilnius March 18, 2017 Lithuania: Vilnius [...]
Election of the Provincial in the Brazilian Province
Brazil, Paranà March 13, 2017 Election of [...]
Want to reach humanity? Be open to God’s grace, Pope says
Vatican City Feb 18, 2017 [...]
Poland, Grudziadz: Fr. Eugeniusz Kaminski, MIC, passed away
Poland, Grudziadz January 30, 2017 Poland, Grudziadz: [...]
2016
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2012
USA: Ron McBride, MIC, is ordained to the sacred priesthood
USA December 8, 2012 USA: [...]
Italy, Rome: Celebrating the patronal feast of the Congregation at the General House
Italy, Rome December 7, 2012 [...]
Poland, Warsaw: Fr. Andrzej Dziedzul, MIC, one of the winners of the 12th annual Totus Award
Poland, Warsaw Oct. 13, 2012 Poland, Warsaw: [...]
Poland, Warsaw: Fr. Bogumil Gacka, MIC, was named a professor
Warsaw, Poland Oct. 9, 2012 Warsaw, Poland: [...]
Poland, Lublin: the Marians forever
Poland, Lublin Oct. 7, 2012 Poland, Lublin: [...]
Father Adam Boniecki, MIC honored by the French Republic
France Sep 20, 2012 Father [...]
Poland, Gora Kalwaria: Thanksgiving for the beatification of Fr. Stanislaus
Poland, Gora Kalwaria September 17, 2012 [...]
Poland, Skórzec: First vows of the Marian novices
Poland, Skórzec Sept. 8, 2012 Poland, Skórzec: [...]
USA/Poland: Blessed Stanislaus Papczyński Medals
Poland, Częstochowa September 7, 2012 [...]
The Philippines: Blessing of the Formation House in Quezon City
The Philippines August 25, 2012 The Philippines: [...]
USA: Five Profess First Vows
USA, Stockbridge Aug. 15, 2012 USA: [...]
USA: Fr. Victor Rimselis, MIC, passed away
USA, Stockbridge August 14, 2012 [...]
USA: A Relic’s New Home
USA, Stockbridge Aug. 13, 2012 [...]
Rwanda: Ordinations to the priesthood in Nyakinama
Rwanda, Nyakinama August 5, 2012 Rwanda: Ordinations to [...]
Poland: Father Tadeusz Wyszomierski, MIC, passed away
Poland, Góra Kalwaria July 31, 2012 Poland: [...]
Argentina: Father Augustíne Steigvilas MIC, passed away
Argentina July 18, 2012 Argentina: [...]
USA: Dedicated to ‘Father Renovator’
USA, Stockbridge June 28, 2012 USA: [...]
USA: Father Donald S. Petraitis MIC, passed away
USA, Massachusetts June 12, 2012 USA: Father [...]
USA: Br. Ron McBride is Ordained to the Transitional Diaconate
USA, Washington May 5, 2012 USA: Br. [...]
USA: Holy Mass to Commemorate Blessed George Matulaitis-Matulewicz
USA, Chicago May 2, 2012 [...]
Lithuania, Marijampole: 14th International Conference of the Association of Marian Helpers and Confraternity of the Immaculate Conception
Lithuania, Marijampole April 26, 2012 [...]
USA: Divine Mercy Sunday Weekend Will Draw Over 18,000 Pilgrims to Stockbridge April 14-15
USA, Stockbridge April 11, 2012 [...]
Poland, Warsaw: Fr. Zygmunt Stolarczyki, MIC, passes away
Poland, Warsaw March 23, 2012 [...]
USA: New publications of the Marian Press
USA, Stockbridge Feb 20, 2012 [...]
Belarus: The Martyrs of Rosica honored
Rosica, Belarus Feb. 18, 2012 Belarus: The [...]
Belarus, Molodechno: Solemn remembrance of Fr. Andrzej Cikoto’s death
Belarus, Molodechno Feb. 11, 2012 Belarus, Molodechno: [...]
Poland: Fr. Jan Bukowicz, MIC, passes away
Poland, Puszcza Mariańska January 3, 2012 [...]
2011
The Year of Blessed George Matulaitis-Matulewicz, MIC, in Lithuania
Lithuania December 8, 2011 The [...]
Italy, Rome: Letter of the Superior General for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary, December 8, 2011
Italy, Rome December 8, 2011 [...]
Poland, Rabka: Fr. Ryszard Kukiełka, MIC, passes away
Poland, Rabka October 12, 2011 [...]
Poland, Warsaw: Fr. Julian Kałowski, MIC, passes away
Poland, Warsaw October 4, 2011 [...]
Poland, Warsaw: Fr. Zdzisław Minota, MIC, passes away
Poland, Warsaw September 14, 2011 [...]
Poland, Lichen: International Conference of the AMH
Poland, Lichen May 21, 2011 [...]
Germany: Fr. Henryk Eichler, MIC
Germany, Medlingen April 29, 2011 Germany: [...]
Poland: Fr. Edward Daraż, MIC
Poland, Lichen April 15, 2011 [...]
Poland, Lublin: Solemnity of the Christian burial of the Archmandrite Roman
Poland, Lublin April 1, 2011 [...]
The Senate of the Republic of Poland honored Blessed Fr. Stanislaus Papczyński
Poland, Nowy Sącz March 31, 2011 [...]
2010
Italy, Rome: Letter from the General Treasurer to the Congregation – in Spanish
Italy, Rome December 8, 2010 [...]
Italy, Rome: Letter from the General Treasurer to the Congregation – in Portuguese
Italy, Rome December 8, 2010 [...]
Italy, Rome: Letter from the General Treasurer to the Congregation – in English
Italy, Rome December 8, 2010 [...]
Lithuania: Father Kazimierz Valeikis, MIC
Lithuania July 31, 2010 Lithuania: [...]
Brazil: Father Stefan Szwajkowski, MIC
Brazil, Curitiba July 17, 2010 Brazil: [...]
USA, Burlington, Conn.: The Marians Celebrate the Ordination of Jim McCormack, MIC
By Felix Carroll He joined the Marian Fathers of the [...]
Poland: Father Kazimierz Jankiewicz, MIC, 1936-2010
Poland, Warsaw June 23, 2010 [...]
2009
Italy, Rome: Closing of the Jubilee Year
Italy, Rome December 8, 2009 [...]
Italy, Rome: Bishop Władysław Blin becomes an Associate Member of our Congregation
Italy, Rome December 8, 2009 [...]
Poland: Marian Seminarians’ jubilee pilgrimage to Lithuania
Poland, Lublin Sept. 30, 2009 [...]
USA: Father Peter A. Cibulskis, MIC
USA, Chicago Sept. 28, 2009 [...]
Poland, Warsaw: Relics of Blessed Michael Sopočko coming to Marymont
Poland, Warsaw Sept. 27, 2009 [...]
Rwanda: 25 years of the Marian Mission in Africa
Africa, Rwanda Sept. 15, 2009 [...]
Poland, Warsaw: Thanks giving and Perpetual Vows
Poland, Warsaw August 30, 2009 [...]
Poland: Father Andrzej Janicki, MIC
Poland, Warsaw August 28, 2009 [...]
Italy, Rome: Invitation to Prayer in the Year of the 100th Anniversary of the Rescue And Renewal of the Congregation of Marian Fathers
Italy, Rome August 27, 2009 [...]
USA: 18,000 Pilgrims Flock to Shrine Celebration
USA, Stockbridge April 20, 2009 [...]
USA: They Bear a Special Gift
USA April 19, 2009 [...]
Italy, Rome: Communication on the participation in the Historical and Theological Symposium on the Centennial Anniversary of Renewal and Reform of our Congregation
Italy, Rome January 27, 2009 Communication [...]
Gratitude for Blessed George — Marians in the U.S. mark the Feast Day of their renovator
USA, Stockbridge Jan. 27, 2009 [...]
Vatican: Message of The Holy Father for the 46th World Day of Prayer For Vocations
Vatican Jan 20, 2009 MESSAGE OF [...]
USA: Brother Andy Davy, MIC is ordained a Deacon
USA, Washington Jan. 10, 2009 [...]
2008
Italy, Rome: Circular Letter of the General Superior for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Closing the Year of Thanksgiving for the Beatification of the Founding Father and Opening the Year of the Jubilee, the Centennial Anniversary of the Renovation and Reform of the Marian Congregation; 7-8 December 2008 – in Portuguese
Italy, Rome December 8, 2008 Carta [...]
Italy, Rome: Circular Letter of the General Superior for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Closing the Year of Thanksgiving for the Beatification of the Founding Father and Opening the Year of the Jubilee, the Centennial Anniversary of the Renovation and Reform of the Marian Congregation; 7-8 December 2008 – in Spanish
Italy, Rome December 8, 2008 Carta [...]
Italy, Rome: Circular Letter of the General Superior for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary; Closing the Year of Thanksgiving for the Beatification of the Founding Father and Opening the Year of the Jubilee, the Centennial Anniversary of the Renovation and Reform of the Marian Congregation; 7-8 December 2008 – in Lithuanian
Italy, Rome December 8, 2008 Generalinio [...]
Birthday Wishes from the Secretariat of State of the Holy See on Father General’s 50th Anniversary of Birth
Vatican November 29, 2008 [...]
New Associate Member (vir aggregatus) of the Congregation of Marian Fathers
Philippines October 28, 2008 [...]
Marians in the United States celebrate the First Anniversary of the Beatification of their Founder
USA, Stockbridge Sept. 7, 2008 [...]
Final Vows in the B.V.M, Mother of Mercy Province
USA, Stockbridge Aug. 16, 2008 [...]
Marians Hold a ‘Spiritual Send-Off’
USA, Stockbridge June 2, 2008 [...]
Italy, Rome: Communiqué of the Superior General on the oncoming feast of Bl. Stanislaus Papczyński
Italy, Rome May 10, 2008 [...]
