At the heart of Marian Days is the catholic religion, and for many who’ve come to the Congregation of the Mother of the ...

Given that Pope St. Paul VI had formally declared Mary to be “Mother of the Church” on Nov. 21, 1964, during Vatican II, a suitable development was an optional Mass for Mary under that title.

Mary was the first and best example of following Christ. In that, she illustrates what being a member — the “most beloved mother” (no. 53) — of the Church means.