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Portugal

The Marians have had a presence in Portugal for more than 200 years. Following his term as Superior General of the Congregation, the Venerable Servant of God, Fr. Casimir Wyszynski established the first Marian monastery for the Iberian Peninsula on Mount Balsamão. It is there that he died in 1755. In 1834, the Portuguese government became hostile toward all religious and finally closed all Marian Monasteries in the country.

But in 1954, the Marians returned to Portugal. They took up residence in the beautiful Balsamão Monastery established by Fr. Casimir and brought it back to life. Today, the monastery hosts pilgrims, retreat groups and various religious events. In the local church, devotion to the Divine Mercy is growing along with Marian devotion. In Balsamão, Marians operate the Vice Provincial Headquarters and the House of Study for the Seminarians

In Fatima, next to the Shrine of the Blessed Mother, Marians operate a Hostel for Pilgrims.

Also see: Generalate, MIC Addresses

Contact
Fr. Basileu dos Anjos Pires, MIC
Superior of the Vicariate
Convento de Balsamão
5340-091 Chacim, Portugal
Phone: (351) 278-468-010
Fax: (351) 278-468-028

Marians in Portugal
Priests: 8
Brothers: 2
Seminarians: 3
Total: 13

Religious Houses and Residences
• Balsamão
• Fatima