May 5

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 […]

Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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, […]

Our Lady of Sorrows

FOCAL POINT: “Those responsible for formation should be mature religious adequately prepared for these offices and filled with the spirit of the Church and the Charism of our Congregation.” (Con. 168)   Bishop Ordination: Bishop Robert Kurtz, 1995, Bermuda   Ordination: Fr. Henry Licznerski, 1992, USA   First Vows: Fr. Marian Szablewski, 1959, Poland Fr. […]

Sts. Cosmas and Damian

FOCAL POINT: “Since the Congregation is dedicated to the Lord’s Paschal Mystery, it strives to live the new life and hope of this mystery in every phase of its apostolic life, so that the religious achieve their own resurrection and that of society.” (Con. 191)   Deceased: Fr. Steven Dabkowski, 1917, St. Louis, USA   […]

St. Gregory of Narek

FOCAL POINT: “With a constant sense of gratitude, we strive to promote the welfare of the Congregation by the conscientious fulfillment of our work and by our loyalty to one another, always remaining faithful to the ideals of the Community.” (Con. 10)   Deceased: Fr. Leander Schwan, 1980, Kitchener, Canada Fr. Zygmund Tkaczyk, 1987, Debki, […]