Blessings Expressions of Faith
Daughters of Mary of the Immaculate Conception
Item No.: SP057 (Royal Blue Habit & Scapular, White Sash)
History
The Congregation of Daughters of Mary of the Immaculate Conception was founded in New Britain, Connecticut, in 1904, by the Reverend Lucian Bojnowski. Urged by the desire to honor the Blessed Mother in a special way, on the occasion of the golden jubilee of the proclamation of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception, and wishing to ameliorate the sad plight of orphaned children, Father Bojnowski brought together a group of devoted Sodalists from his parish and, with ecclesiastical approbation, formed the nucleus of the present Community.
Purpose
In accordance with Canon Law, the primary aim of the Institute is the personal sanctification of its members by the observance of the evangelical counsels, and secondary, to further the apostolate through the exercise of corporal and spiritual works of mercy.
Training
The six-month postulancy is followed by a two-year novitiate. Temporary vows are made for five years after which perpetual vows are pronounced. After first vows the sisters are sent to various Catholic centers of learning to obtain the cultural and professional training necessary for their apostolate.
Qualifications• Age: 15 to 30.
• Completion of high school is preferred.
Habit
The sisters wear a royal blue habit, a black veil and rosary, and a white sash.
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