We are pleased to announce the new issue of our missionary review "Fishers of Men". The September Issue is a special issue dedicated to a deeper understanding of the priestly ministry especially spiritual direction; article on the evils of liturgical abuse as well as some of the principal hazards of...
The Liturgy and Social Life in Pope Benedict XVI Once I was giving a spiritual conference to a group of Chinese religious sisters. One of them asked a question regarding the differences of the pastoral approach between the late John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI. She said that Pope John Paul II...
by Fr. Martin M. Fonte, FI Duc in altum At the beginning of this millennium, the servant of God Pope John Paul II invited the whole Church to renew the work of evangelization (cf. Novo Millennio Ineunte no. 1). He called upon every member of the Church to heed Christ’s words as St. Peter di...
Listen to these powerful talks and conferences by Fr. James McCurry, OFMCov, on the Marian Spirituality of St. Maximilian Kolbe. Although given in the 1980's to a group and members of the Knights of the Immaculata, his message is still relevant today. Click here to listen to the conferences in our A...
The declaration of this year as the "Year of the Priests" by His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI comes in an appropriate period in the Church where the faithful are invited to pray for the priests of the world. Being consistent with one of the themes of the Pope's pontificate, namely, the important rol...
The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe is a Catholic shrine dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary in the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe located in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
by Fr. Martin M. Fonte, FI Duc in altum At the beginning of this millennium,...
The declaration of this year as the "Year of the Priests" by His Holiness Pope...
by Fr. Martin M. Fonte, FI One of the great dreams of St. Maximilian M. Kolbe was...
By Linda Andrade Rodrigues NEW BEDFORD — The Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate,...
The following article is a continuation of the account of Fr. Stefano Manelli's visit...
MANILA (UCAN) -- Papal delegate Cardinal Francis Arinze opened the plenary assembly...
A landmark study on vocations to religious institutes in the United States since...
The fundamental reason for a special Year for Priests is " to deepen the commitment...
Dear Brothers and Sisters, On the eve of his Passion, during the Passover...
Says Prayer Is Foundation for Missionary Work Rome (Agenzia Fides) – On May...
The following texts are collection of thoughts and insights on total consecration...
by Fr. William Most Today one hears at times that it is not possible or correct...
Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. St. Maximillian was born in the Poland in 1894 and baptized...
The name Saint Francis of Assisi reminds most people of a cute lawn figure surrounded...
“We are now on the second page of our Order’s history; it is beginning now. In...
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Listen to the complete series of talks by Archbishop Fulton Sheen from his popular TV program "Life is Worth Living". 
The inspiration behind the making of this site for the mission comes from Our Lady and concern for the missions... 
Visit the recent updates of the friaries and houses in the missions of the Franciscans of the Immaculate in the world... 
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