Start a Village: They Will Come!

The MI national president, Fr. Patrick Greenough, OFM CONV. realized that Marytown, (National Centre for Canada and the United States) is also a "City of the Immaculate" as envisioned by St. Maximilian Kolbe, like the famous City of the Immaculate founded in Poland, called "Niepokalanow." At a City of the Immaculate, everyone is totally consecrated to Our Lady and live the vowed life. All of their work is directed to promoting the MI and bringing the world to the Sacred Heart of Jesus through consecration.

Group Discussion during a Village: Toronto, ON

The Village Connection
It was hoped that the MI Villages would be “mirror images” of the Cities of the Immaculate for lay people. A village would be “smaller versions” of the Cities of the Immaculate, whereby lay people who are consecrated would gather for prayer, study, and evangelization.

These “villages” are run by MI consecrated people and have a close connection with the MI National Centre. The villages meet for prayer once a month, some every two weeks, and others every week. Each meeting starts with a renewal of one’s consecration, the recitation of the rosary, and a reading of St. Maximilian Kolbe’s writings followed by a discussion.

Village members also have some time for fellowship and learn from each other in how to live one’s consecration. They bond with one another quickly through prayer. The Villages are for all ages, with some specifically for the Youth and Young Adults.

Taking a break during an MI Class: Scarborough, ON

Village Evangelization
A few MI Villages also encourage an active apostolate among its members. They help promote adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in their parishes and dioceses, are involved with the prolife movement, make rosaries, pass out medals by the hundreds, and others have maintained a close relationship with Knights at the Foot of the Cross in their area.

If there is no MI Village in your area, maybe Our Lady is calling you to start one?
Contact the MI Canada Office for further information.
416-465-9466
Email: immaculatacanada@yahoo.com