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2023
U.S.A., Stockbridge, MA: 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 2023Rome, 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: [...]