Father Wyszynski Pilgrimage

General Superior of the Entire Marian Community On December 12, 1737, the General Chapter of the Marians in Skórzec elected Fr. Casimir Wyszyński as General Superior. He declared that he accepted the obligation so as to carefully uphold the statutes and the rule. He promised to make sure that the Chapter’s deci- sions would be put into life instead of remaining on paper. His first and most urgent concern was to lay solid foundations for his brethren’s inner life and striving for holiness. He urged the monasteries’ superiors to set an example of good religious life, to make sure that all religious practices are conscientiously fulfilled, and to watch over the young brethren. The superiors were to treat their subordinates in a fatherly manner, without being impatient or guided by ambition. They were to supply their subordinates with necessary provisions thus protecting them from any transgression against the vow of poverty. He required that house superiors and treasurers give reports on managing the communal property. Professors were obliged to diligently use time assigned for classes and to watch over the recre- ation of their pupils. He reminded the latter of the importance of being properly prepared for carrying out their future duties. The professors were to set a good example to their pupils and to punish, even publicly, those who failed in their studies. 23 Renewal and Growth of the Marian Order