FOCAL POINT: Our reflections on the charism of our Congregation will help us to understand the place of Mary in our history and life. Deceased: Br. Mariano Felici, 1912, Gerano, Italy Fr. John Kosinski, 1914, Chicago, USA Fr. Henry Blaski, 1999, Des Plaines, USA Ordination: Fr. Lucjan Krzywonos, 1974, Poland Fr. Pedro Loll, […]
FOCAL POINT: Through the intercession of Our Lady of Mentorella our Congregation receives the graces of the Mother of our Congregation. Deceased: Fr. Vincent Barzynski, 1899, Chicago, USA Br. Pasquale Millicone, 1901, Adrianople, Bulgaria Br. August Szwaba, 1906, St. Mary, USA Birthday: Br. Mosses Katikiro Karumbula, 1988, Tanzania Ordinations: Fr. Janusz Gadek, […]
FOCAL POINT: Our Lady of Czestochowa intercedes powerfully for the members of our Polish Province, for our apostolate among Poles, and for our community. Deceased: Fr. John Kasprzycki, 1933, Chicago, USA Fr. Frederick Arnold, 1955, Hamilton, Canada Fr. Jose Pereira da Silva, 2022, Resende, Brazil Birthdays: Fr. Krzysztof Czerwionka, 1960, Poland Fr. Andrzej […]
FOCAL POINT: “Mary is our model for all that we are called to be and do as Resurrectionists.” (Charism Statement) Deceased: Fr. Leon Sliwinski, 1972, Poznan, Poland Br. Piotr Skorski, 1982, Warsaw, Poland Fr. Marion Wroblewski, 2020, Chicago, USA Birthdays: Fr. Mieczyslaw Konieczek, 1963, Poland Fr. Joseph de Viveiros, 1964, Canada Ordination: […]
FOCAL POINT: “In our tradition, we have claimed Her as the Mother of our Congregation and have been dedicated to promoting Her honor.” (Con. 8) Deceased: Br. John Nagle, 1873, St. Mary, USA Birthday: Fr. Augustyn Bazan, 1970, Poland For those who have recommended themselves to our prayers. For our members in […]
FOCAL POINT: “If we follow Her as our model, we learn to share in the passion, death and resurrection of Her Son and we too will be freed from sin and will share in His new life in the Spirit.” (Con. 8) Deceased: Novice Wladyslaw Zachuta, 1886, Krakow, Poland Birthday: Fr. Adam Wroblewicz, […]
FOCAL POINT: “Mary’s life of prayer is a model for our life of prayer. She teaches us how to hear God’s word, ponder it in our hearts and act upon it.” (Con. 55) Deceased: Fr. Walerian Przewlocki, 1895, Rome, Italy Birthday: Fr. Slawomir Siemieniec, 1965, Brazil For the conversion of sinners, and […]
FOCAL POINT: “Mary teaches us how to intercede for the needs of others and to pray for the outpouring of the Spirit upon the Church.” (Con. 55) Deceased: Br. John Bogatko, 1943, Chicago, USA Fr. Chester Bawelek, 1977, Crown Point, USA Fr. Joseph Scollard, 2016, Waterloo, Canada For our deceased members and benefactors. […]
FOCAL POINT: “Mary is the perfect disciple of Jesus and is the model of all who are called to discipleship.” (Con. 152) Deceased: Br. Piotr Zasiurski, 1928, Krakow, Poland Fr. Feliks Szreder, 1989, Krakow, Poland Fr. Raymond Hofmann, 2013, Louisville, USA Ordination: Fr. Daniel Hinc, 2009, Poland For the souls of all […]
FOCAL POINT: “Our religious will become more perfect disciples of Jesus if they follow Mary, rely on Mary and tend to Christ through Mary.” (Con. 152) Ordinations: Fr. Sutherland MacDonald, 1969, Canada Fr. Bernard Hylla, 1986, Poland Fr, Maciej Braun, 2003, Poland Fr. Jan Kanty Kaczmarek, 2003, Poland Fr. Stanislaw Szklarczyk, 2003, Poland […]
FOCAL POINT: “Parishes will foster devotion to Mary, the Mother of the Church. … Her aid and intercession are important if the apostolic activities of the Congregation are to be fruitful.” (Con. 219) Deceased: Fr. Leon Lisiecki,1981, Poznan, Poland Birthday: Fr. Damian Korcz, 1975, Poland First Vows: Fr. Donald Suberlak, 1959, USA […]
FOCAL POINT: “Mary continues to be active in the outpouring of the Spirit upon the Church, upon the Congregation and upon the people to whom the religious minister.” (Con. 219) Deceased: Br. Jozef Warzybok, 1930, Lwow, Poland Fr. Francis Kubiaczyk, 1933, Chicago, USA Fr. Anthony Gozdziak 1972, Montgomery, USA Fr. Henryk Bancerowski, 2019, Krakow, […]
FOCAL POINT: Mary had a great reverence for the Word of God, God’s word to us and a clear understanding of God’s love for us. Deceased: Br. John Nawrocki, 1956, Chicago, USA Fr. Bernard Hayes, 2015, Waterloo, Canada Birthdays: Fr. Janusz Gadek, 1960, Poland Fr. Piotr Gastol, 1985, Poland For our living […]
FOCAL POINT: Many children in our parishes will receive their first communion during the month of May reminding us of the centrality of the Eucharist in our lives. Deceased: Fr. Karol Kaczanowski, 1873, Rome, Italy Fr. Casimir Polinski, 2005, Chicago, USA Ordinations: Fr. Jerzy Walkusz, 1960, Poland Fr. Murray McDermott, 1977, Canada Fr. […]
FOCAL POINT: As Resurrectionists we strive to seek a deeper understanding of the nature and devotion of Mary. Deceased: St. Stanley Gadacz, 1972, Chicago, USA Ordinations: Fr. Philip Reilly, 1981, Canada Fr. Salvatore Restivo, 1981, Canada Fr. Andre Krzyanowski, 1982, Poland Fr. Gregorio Stachowiak, 1982, Poland Fr. Kazimierz Trawicki, 1982, Poland Fr. Eric […]
FOCAL POINT: For a renewal of devotion to Mary among the faithful – a true and solid devotion adapted to our times. Deceased: Fr. Henry Szwaja, 1966, Chicago, USA Fr. Charles Brunck, 1978, Kitchener, Canada Br. Francis Dusiewicz, 2003, Des Plaines, USA Birthday: Fr. Philip Reilly, 1953, Canada First Vows: Fr. Stephen […]
FOCAL POINT: The various sodalities of Mary in our parishes remind us of the place of honor Mary holds in the Church. Deceased: Fr. Lukasz Swiatkowski, 1941, Radziwillow, Poland Fr. Kazimierz Polczynski, 1977, Poznan, Poland Ordination: Fr. Joseph Glab, 1975, USA Fr. George Nowak, 1975, Poland Fr. Andrezej Jagielka, 1975, Poland That […]
FOCAL POINT: Many religious communities, churches and institutions are dedicated to Mary, the Mother of God. Deceased: Br. Adam Szewczyk, 1966, Rome, Italy Fr. Michael Danek, 2015, Chicago, USA Birthday: Fr. Andre Krzyzanowski, 1956, Poland First Vows: Fr. Stephen Bartczyszyn, 1980, USA Fr. Paul Sims, 1980, USA Ordinations: Fr. Kazimierz Linkiewicz, […]
FOCAL POINT: The Congregation of the Resurrection, dedicated to Mary, proclaims and provides devotion to Her. Deceased: Fr. Stanislaw Grycz, 1928, Vienna, Austria First Vows: Fr. James Gibson, 1975, USA Birthday: Fr. Jan Soroka, 1962, Poland Ordinations: Fr. Andrzej Duda, 1990, Poland Fr. Czeslaw Kaszubowski, 1990, Poland Fr. Romuald Poltorak, 1990, […]
FOCAL POINT: We believe that Mary intercedes on our behalf to assist us in the proclamation of the Resurrection. Deceased: Fr. Anthony Weiler, 1949, Kitchener, Canada Birthday: Br. Mariusz Biedal, 1972, Poland Ordination: Fr. Tadeusz Gajda, 1978, Poland Fr. Florian Stasinski, 1978, Poland Fr. Kazimierz Zaranski, 1978, Poland Fr. Marek Flasinski, 1989, […]
FOCAL POINT: We believe that Mary, Mother of our Congregation, will lead us to a deeper understanding of the Paschal Mystery and help us to live that mystery daily. Deceased: Fr. Norman Weaver, 1960, North Bay, Canada Novice Phillip Dotson, 2003, Evanston, USA Fr. Edmund Jastrzebski, 2011, Chicago, USA Birthday: Fr. Marek Ptak, […]
FOCAL POINT: We believe the intercession of Mary will assist us in being open to the full grace of the Holy Spirit. Deceased: Fr. Adolph Bakanowski, 1916, Krakow, Poland Bp. Bernard Murphy, 1974, Hamilton, Bermuda Br. Salvatore De Angelis, 1984, Pescara, Italy Fr. John Finn, 1995, Kitchener, Canada Fr. Thaddeus Napiorkowski 1995, Chicago, USA […]
FOCAL POINT: By interceding with the Risen Lord, we receive the gift of wisdom in order to make God the beginning and end of our lives. Deceased: Fr. Franciszek Lis, 1972, Radziwillow, Poland Fr. William Burns, 1986, Toronto, Canada Birthday: Fr. Adam Dzwigon, 1962, Poland Ordinations: Fr. Andrzej Kurek, 1981, Poland Fr. […]
FOCAL POINT: It is the Church's norms for prayer that encourages and guides us in our devotions of Mary. Deceased: Bp. Nino Marzoli, 2000, Rome, Italy For our deceased members and benefactors. For the one who will die first among us. For blessings upon the Church of China. FURTHER REFLECTION: “Our collaboration […]
FOCAL POINT: Our devotion of Mary is firmly rooted in the revealed Word and based on solid dogmatic foundations. Ordination: Fr. Anthony Bus, 1984, USA For our Congregation, our superiors and vocations to the Congregation. In thanksgiving for the generosity of our benefactors. For deceased members of the Congregation of the Resurrection. […]
FOCAL POINT: Let us recall Mary’s unceasing and efficacious intercession on our behalf. Deceased: Fr. Simon Winter, 1967, Kitchener, Canada Br. Josef Antyga, 1970, Vienna, Austria Fr. Leonard Mustal, 1975, Lodrino, Switzerland Fr. Pawl Mietki, 2010, Krakow, Poland Fr. Charles Messler, 2017, St. Louis, USA Birthday: Br. Pawel Drach, 1991, Poland First […]
FOCAL POINT: Our devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary finds its ultimate justification in the unfathomable and free will of God, who loved Her and did great things for Her. Deceased: Br. Stanislaus Gorka, 1929, Chicago, USA Fr. Stanley Tarczan, 1971, Chicago, USA Birthday: Cl. Michael Charles Mabuluja, 1993, Tanzania Ordinations: Fr. […]
FOCAL POINT: Devotion of Mary brings greater pastoral effectiveness and constitutes a force for renewing Christian living. Deceased: Fr. Edwin Mitrenga, 1985, Park Ridge, USA Fr. Jerome Andracki, 2001, Chicago, USA Birthdays: Fr. Stanislaw Lasota, 1953, USA Br. Mariusz Zieba, 1977, Poland Cl. Vitalis Masika, 1988, Tanzania Ordination: Fr. Edward Jaskula, 1955, […]
FOCAL POINT: We turn to Mary with filial confidence, to Her who is ever ready to listen with the mother’s affection. Birthday: Fr. Raphael Ma, 1988, Canada Ordinations: Fr. Harry Reitzel, 1965, Canada Fr. James Valk, 1965, Canada For fidelity to our charism and to our religious vows. For the one who […]
FOCAL POINT: In Mary we recognize God’s plan of salvation for all creation. Deceased: Fr. Aleksander Szymonski, 1878, Adrianople, Bulgaria Fr. Joseph Bartkowicz, 1986, Chicago, USA Birthday: Fr. Krzysztof Mortka, 1956, Poland First Vows: Fr. Timothy Uniac, 1982, Canada Fr. Manuel Williams, 1982, USA Ordinations: Fr. Tomasz Koperek, 2015, Poland Fr. […]
FOCAL POINT: Mary’s presence in our community is a constant source of grace and blessing. Deceased: Br. Stanley Dubzinski, 1924, St. Mary, USA Fr. Wojciech Niemier, 1951, Rome, Italy Fr. Michael Kiefer, 1989, Kitchener, Canada Fr. Wladyslaw Robaczynski, 1999, Sucha, Poland First Vows: Fr. Toby Collins, 2003, Canada Ordinations: Fr. Christopher Buda, […]
