Last evening, I arrived back at the Priory after a brief visit with my old friend, Dr. Robert Hickson. The good man is not long for this world. He has had the last rites and the apostolic blessing, which it … Continue reading
Category: Announcements
Pardon our Progress
Catholicism.org is undergoing some non-cosmetic tweaks and fixes which may temporarily impede the site’s functionality on and off while the work is progressing. We appreciate our readers patience. After the work is done, the site should be faster and more … Continue reading
Statement by Brother Andre Marie, MICM, on the Proposed Surveillance of the Slaves of the Immaculate Heart Of Mary by Federal Authorities
I was shocked and saddened to learn that the Virginia office our country’s premier law enforcement agency — the Federal Bureau of Investigation — now regards our humble religious community, along with other traditional Catholics, as an extremist menace to American … Continue reading
Chair of Unity Octave
Annual announcement: Today begins the traditional Chair of Unity octave, originally planned to last from the feast of Saint Peter’s Chair at Rome until the feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul on January 25. Readers may use this PDF … Continue reading
Saint Benedict Center Mourns Pope Benedict XVI
The Saint Benedict Center and the Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary are mourning the death of Pope Benedict XVI, who departed this life on December 31st. Pope Benedict was a fatherly prelate and and a dedicated pontiff, whose … Continue reading
Obituary of Brian D. Kelly, with Arrangements
The Friends of Saint Benedict Center today are mourning the loss of one of the longtime Members of the Third Order of the Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Brian D. Kelly of Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire. Brian died at … Continue reading
Brian D. Kelly, Loyal Friend of this Apostolate, Rest in Peace
Longtime editor of the Mancipia and this website, Brian D. Kelly, died early in the morning of November 9, 2022. Brian had been bed-bound for the last couple of years of his life, but still managed to work for this … Continue reading
Are You Called to Teach?
For a young college graduate, teaching at Immaculate Heart of Mary School provides a unique opportunity to develop your gifts as an educator in an authentically Catholic environment. You will be teaching students whose parents want the fullness of the … Continue reading
To Contribute to Our Convent Fundraiser…
Here is how to donate to the fundraiser for our Sisters’ convent repairs (DETAILS HERE). Note, for each of these ways of donating, you can earmark your donation, and we will tell you how below. Make a secure online donation. … Continue reading
Intentions for Our Novena to the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Starts Today!)
Every year, we MICM pray a novena to the Immaculate Heart of Mary that begins on the eve of the Assumption (also the feast of Saint Maximilian Maria Kolbe). To the two stable intentions we are adding a third this … Continue reading
Please Test Our New Search Engine on Catholicism·org
We are currently making some minor upgrades on this site. The first such enhancement is our new search engine. The old one was not very good, and we really don’t want to send people to Google. We have therefore upgraded … Continue reading
‘Giving Tuesday’ 2020 Fundraiser for IHM School: Dec. 1
On “Giving Tuesday,” December 1, 2020, if you donate via the Immaculate Heart of Mary School’s Facebook page, the donation will be matched (doubled or increased by 10%, depending on when you make it). The matching donations will expire when … Continue reading
2020 Conference Schedule
This year’s Saint Benedict Center conference dates are October 9 and 10. The conference theme is “Immunizing Ourselves against Viruses of the Mind” To register, go here. Conference Schedule Friday, October 9 8:00 Rosary at SBC 8:45 Breakfast 9:30 Registration … Continue reading
Brother André Marie MP3 Sets 50% off
Besides the “crown jewels” of our product line, the lectures of Brother Francis Maluf, M.I.C.M., Ph.D., all of Brother André Marie’s recorded materials are also included in our gigantic MP3 sale, which includes ALL Conference Talks, Complete Courses, and Miscellaneous Lectures. Here … Continue reading
This Saturday: Free Online Conference on Christ the King with a Championship Lineup of Speakers!
Locked down on Saturday? We have the perfect thing for you to do while avoiding the hysterical mainstream media! Even if you’re not locked down, it’s worth your time to educate and edify yourself. On Saturday, April 4th, there will … Continue reading
