23 11 Statue of St. Stanislaus of Jesus Mary Papczynski and the Marian Cemetery A Polish mystic, writer, and preacher, St. Stanislaus of Jesus Mary Papczynski (1631-1701) founded the Marian Fathers on Dec. 11, 1670. The Marians embrace a charism with three essential points: to promote the mystery of the Immaculate Conception, pray for the Holy Souls in Purgatory, and serve Christ and the Church where the need is greatest. Saint Stanislaus is widely known for his heroic virtues and the numerous miracles attributed to his intercession during his lifetime as well as after his death. The miracles that led to his beatification in 2007 and canonization in 2016 are similar in content. Both occurred in Poland. The beatification miracle involved a fetus brought back to life inside the mother’s womb in 2001 while a family member prayed a novena to Fr. Stanislaus. The canonization miracle involved a 20-year-old woman cured from what doctors considered irreversible organ failure and septic shock. Her healing came several days into a novena through the intercession of then-Blessed Stanislaus begun by family members. Following St. Stanislaus’ canonization, our Marian missions around the world have reported a remarkable increase in miracles through his intercession. Pilgrims may venerate a first-class relic of St. Stanislaus inside the National Shrine. It’s held in a marble pedestal to the left of the high altar in front of his statue. Visit StanislawPapczynski.org to learn more about St. Stanislaus.
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