(Note: This was written on the occasion of the death of Brother Hugh, M.I.C.M., one of the founding members of our Order, who went to his reward on July 11, 1979. The piece introduced From the Housetops No. 18, which … Continue reading
Category: The Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Let’s Hear It for the Sisters!
For the unaware, it should be made known that our sisters have a web site that is frequently updated with pieces of “educational philosophy and cultural miscellany from a classical Catholic viewpoint.” Their brief and frequent postings do not disappoint. … Continue reading
An Interview with Myself
Today, the Feast of the Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul, there is an interview with me published on the Renew America web site. Brian Mershon, a traditional Catholic journalist interviewed me several months ago, and this … Continue reading
Directions to Saint Benedict Center
Street Address: Saint Benedict Center 95 Fay Martin Road, Richmond, N.H. 03470 Find us on Google Places | Yahoo! Local | Map We are 1 ½ hours from the intersection of Route 128 (I-95) and the Mass Pike in Massachusetts. … Continue reading
Sentimental Theology Revisited
“Sentimental Theology Revisited” is an article published in issue #32 of From the Housetops (this issue is unfortunately out of print), discussing Brother Francis’ article, “Sentimental Theology” and its significance to the Crusade of Saint Benedict Center.
Father Leonard Feeney
The contents of this posting are taken exclusively from a page located here: http://fatherleonardfeeney.googlepages.com/ .Of especial value to this page is the series of links that appears at the bottom of this posting. Leonard Feeney was born in Lynn, Massachusetts … Continue reading
MICM Apostolate Overview
To Our Readers: Laudetur Iesus Christus! The intention of the present letter is to give a brief overview of the Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, our work and our goals, our community and our spirit. I begin with … Continue reading
The 1st Order: Religious Brothers
First Order members (brothers, and — God willing, in the future — priests) take the three traditional vows of evangelical perfection (poverty, chastity, and obedience) and an additional fourth vow to make the Doctrinal Crusade of Saint Benedict Center their … Continue reading
The 2nd Order: Religious Sisters
To the Second Order members — the sisters — can be applied all of what has been said regarding the brothers mutatis mutandis. Notable differences of the sisters’ life are as follows: Our work consists of study, publishing, teaching, public … Continue reading
False Ecumenism vs. Christ the King
As we pointed out in our first «Ad Rem», a group of traditionalists have been officially told by the Holy See that they may engage in “a serious and constructive critique” of the Second Vatican Council. As part of our … Continue reading
Our Congregation
The Organization of Our Crusade The members of the Center banded themselves into a religious congregation on January 17, 1949. Since that time, this congregation, the Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, has been at the core of our … Continue reading
Our Status in the Church
Our congregation is a de facto private association of the faithful (in accord with canon 299 §1). We have a priest in residence offering Holy Mass and hearing confessions with the requisite faculties from the Bishop of Manchester, New Hampshire. (See … Continue reading
The 3rd Order
The Third Order of the Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary is a union of Catholic faithful who strive to have a share in the mission and charism of the religious congregation. Every Third Order is an organization within … Continue reading
Sentimental Theology
“Sentimental Theology” is the famous article by Brother Francis, M.I.C.M. which threw us into the limelight in the late 1940’s. It is as relevant today as it was then, for “Sentimental thinking about religious matters is [still] very much with … Continue reading
The Founder of Our Congregation and Our Crusade
“One of the most outstanding prophets of our time.” — Hamish Fraser “The greatest theologian we have in the United States, by far.” — Rev. John J. McEleny, S.J., (Father’s Jesuit Provincial) “The greatest theologian in the Catholic Church today.” … Continue reading
