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May 28, 2016

New Polish saint calls people to 'contemplate God's mercy,' bishops say

Blessed Stanislaus Papczynski of Poland, founder of the Marians of the Immaculate Conception, is depicted in an undated painting. The founder of the first Polish male religious order, who promoted social justice and prayers for the dying, is to be proclaimed a saint June 5 in Rome.

WARSAW, Poland – The founder of the first Polish male religious order, who will be canonized in Rome June 5, calls people "to contemplate God's mercy and proclaim that God's heart is open to all," said Poland's bishops.

Published in Faith
May 30, 2015

Marian order ordains first Canadian after more than 300 years

Fr. Jonathan Inskip is the Marian order's newest priest. He was ordained May 16 at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Kamloops, B.C.

KAMLOOPS, B.C. - After more than 300 years in existence, the Marians of the Immaculate Conception are rejoicing at the ordination of their first Canadian priest.

Published in Canada