What is an MI Village?

In his letter to Fr. Florian Koziura on December 2, 1931, Saint Maximilian Kolbe discusses the future of the MI and says:

“Being that we must conquer the entire world and every single soul and keep watch so that no one in the future can take the Immaculata’s banner from the souls that there are now and that will be in the future, it is clear that an organization will also be necessary. Therefore I imagine that eventually there will no longer be a soul anywhere that does not wear the Miraculous Medal around their neck and does not belong to the MI-1 (according to the registration card). Moreover, an MI-2 group [village] will spring up in every location.” (The Writings of St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe, n. 382)

In a Village, adults or young adults who have consecrated themselves to Mary, and those interested to be consecrated, will come together, as the Apostles in the Upper Room did and, with the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, continue to pray/praise, learn and give thanks to God–not singularly but with others who wish to form a community of souls committed to a common effort. An MI Village is both a prayer and apostolic group of the faithful inspired by St. Maximilian Kolbe, whom St. John Paul II called “A sign and prophet of the new era, the civilization of love.”

If you are an enrolled member of the MI and Our Lady is inspiring you to start a Village in your area with other adults or young adults, please contact the MI National Center at MINational@MissionImmaculata.com to find out more about the steps to take. Approved applicants will receive an MI VILLAGE KIT.