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Saint Stanislaus of Jesus and Mary Papczyński
Founder of the Marians
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Vietnam, Saigon: Perpetual vows of three Vietnamese seminarians
On July 16, 2026, on the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, three more of our Vietnamese confreres made their perpetual vows. The ceremony took place in the chapel of our motherhouse in Saigon. The new perpetually professed members are: 27-year-old Br. John [...]
Poland, Lublin: Fr. Prof. Dr. hab. Andrzej Szostek, MIC, passed away
On the afternoon of July 21, 2026, Fr. Prof. Dr. hab. Andrzej Szostek, MIC, passed away at a hospital in Lublin after a long battle with a serious illness. He was a longtime faculty member at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin [...]
Rwanda, Ruhengeri: Priestly ordination of two Marian deacons
On July 11, 2026, in the cathedral of the Diocese of Ruhengeri in Rwanda, two Marian deacons, members of the Rwandan General Vicariate, were ordained to the priesthood. Bishop Vincent Harolimana, the local ordinary, presided over the ordination. The new priests are Fr. Placide [...]
About Us
The Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary is a fraternal community of consecrated life in the Roman Catholic Church. They are also known for their devotion to Mary Immaculate, dedication to praying for the poor souls in Purgatory, and active service to the Church. Founded in Poland in 1670 by Saint Stanislaus Papczyński, today the Marian Congregation has about 500 priests and brothers who labor in 19 countries, including the USA, Argentina, Belarus, Brazil, Cameroon, Czech Republic, India, Italy, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Rwanda, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka.
In turn, we are able to minister to those most in need on virtually every continent, serving in many hardship areas around the globe.
SOLEMNITY
MEMORIAL
FEAST
The feasts important for 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
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