The Blue Scapular Prayer Book

131 upon the candidate as the essential sign of belonging to the Confraternity. By the authority of the Superior General’s Decree of February 25, 2006 (Prot. No. 22/2006) 2 , only a Marian bishop, priest or deacon may bless this scapular and confer it upon the faithful. Non-Marian bishops, priests or deacons must obtain a sub- delegation from the Superior General of the Congregation of Marian Fathers (cf. Decree of the Superior General of the Theatine Fathers of July 16, 2008) 3 . e) The sick and the faithful residing at a consider­ able distance from the closest Confraternity branch, may petition for admission in writing. f) Admission to the Confraternity must be acknowledged in the external forum by making an entry in the Confraternity Book and issuing a proper certif­icate of admission. The first and last name of the enrollee, their date of birth and baptism, the date and place of the ceremony, and the name of the presiding official should be entered into the Confraternity Book. 9. Duties of the Confraternity members: a) Confraternity members, as persons dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Immaculately Conceived, 2 See p. 137. 3 See p. 140.