PONTIFICAL STATUS

PONTIFICAL STATUS

On September 29, 2023, the Holy Father “has graciously granted… the requested Pontifical status to Daughters of Mary Immaculate” and has declared “From now onwards, the ‘Daughters of Mary Immaculate’ is a Society of Apostolic Life for mission ad gentes of Pontifical Right.” It is to be carefully noted and understood that the Societies are given Papal right to live and serve for mission ad gentes; and not for any type of life tied down to one’s mother land or a life suiting to the likes and dislikes of individuals or the society as such, contrary to the noble calling to the nations (ad gentes). Ad gentes means “sent to the nations, to preach those who did not know Christ”.   

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