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City of the Immaculata

City of the Immaculata

By: Brian Keith
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Humbly presenting the Golden Thread of Our Theology. The City of the Immaculata (Niepokalanow in Polish) was formed by St Maximillian Kolbe as a means to combat the rising tide of secularism and indifference. Kolbe trained his MI to use any legitimate means necessary to bring the Immaculata to the whole world, in particular all forms of modern communication. While we cover a variety of historical and theological topics, our emphasis is through a Franciscan lens. Our patrons here are St Francis, St Bonaventure, St John Henry Newman, St Maximilian Kolbe and Servant of God Black Elk.

Brian Keith 2023 Spirituality
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