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Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate
The Mission Of The Franciscans Of The Immaculate All over the world, the Family of the Franciscans of the Immaculate, Friars and Sisters, is moving step-by-step and from place to place, till the end of time, to lead all mankind to Heaven through the Immaculate.
www.franciscansoftheimmaculate.com/
Biographical Information
Founder: Father Stefano Mahelli and Father Gabriel Maria Pellettieri
Foundation: 1970
Ecclesial Recognition: Established as a Institute of Religious Life with Pontifical Right by Pope John Paul II on August 2, 1970.
Membership:
- male
- religious
Organization
Lay/Religious: religious
Individual/Community: community
Commitment/Vows: Members take the Marian vow
Purpose and Activities
Overall Purpose: Members wor tirelessly to further the “Mission of the Immaculate,” which is the work of evangelization “through the Immaculate” reaching millions of people who are in need of the Word of life
Apostolic commitments: The activity of the various communities spread worldwide consists of the care of shrines, help for parish priests near and far, the publication of Catholic literature , the radio apostolate and the television apostolate.
Marian Characteristics
Major Inspirations:
General Marian Characteristics: The Tyraccia Marian is the way of life that the F.F. I. lives, a Marian plan for Franciscan life.
Spiritual\Devotional Exercises: The friars wear the Medal of the Immaculate Conception on their chests.
Pastoral/Apostolic Endeavors:
Sources
http://www.franciscansoftheimmaculate.com/
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