Father Wyszynski Pilgrimage

43 Renewal and Growth of the Marian Order Father Casimir presented a report on this abuse of authority to the Pope who ordered the matter to be investigated and the practice stopped. During his two-year stay in Rome, Fr. Casimir did everything in his power to find a place for a Marian monastery. And just like 20 years ago, his efforts failed. Although he had an opportunity to purchase a church from Prince Barberini, the transaction did not go through for lack of funds. It was not until 1779 that the Marians were able to purchase St. Vitus’s Church with the adjacent Cistercian monastery. In his Diary of deeds Fr. Casimir meticulously described his activities in Rome. Mission in Portugal In March of 1752, Fr. Wyszyński received news that the King of Portugal is inviting the Marians to his country. In turn, he informed his General Superior, urging him to make a decision immediately in the mat- ter. Father Casimir himself wished to go to Portugal because the Roman climate was bad for his health. He also appealed to his friends in Poland for help in organ- izing this journey. On August 6, 1752, Fr. Casimir was instructed to go to Portugal along with Fr. Benon Bujalski. He made a pilgrimage to Loreto to implore the Blessed Mother’s