Bl George Matulaitis-Matulewicz

Connections: Lithuanian, American, Marian, Providential 

June 14, 2026

The Sixth World Apostolic Congress on Mercy has just concluded in Vilnius, Lithuania, and Chris Sparks has been struck by the dense, thickly layered web of connections and meaning to it in this particular year, in that particular place. 

Happy Birthday, Blessed George!

April 13, 2026

We honor and remember Bl. George Matulaitis, “Father Renovator,” on his 155th birthday on April 13.

Overcome evil with good

January 30, 2025

This week marked two milestones. Eighty years ago, on Jan. 27, 1945, Allied troops entered the Nazi concentration camp in Auschwitz, Poland, and liberated the prisoners. And 98 years ago, on Jan. 27, 1927, Blessed George Matulaitis, the Renovator of the Congregation of Marian Fathers, died. His episcopal motto, “Overcome evil with good,” resonates.

The Journal of Blessed George Matulaitis with Fr. Joe Roesch

A new daily podcast by Fr. Joe Roesch, MIC!

THE JOURNAL OF BLESSED GEORGE MATULAITIS-MATULEWICZ, Renovator of the Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Join Fr. Joe Roesch, MIC, as he reads from the journal of Blessed George Matulaitis-Matulewicz (1871-1927), the “Renovator” of the Congregation of Marian Fathers. As both a bishop and archbishop, Blessed George was recognized for his work as an apostle of unity during tumultuous times in his native Lithuania. Throughout his life, he launched important initiatives that mobilized the laity for the greater good of the Church. And without Blessed George, there would be no Marian Congregation today.

Listen to “The Journal of Blessed George Matulaitis with Fr. Joe Roesch” by visiting TheDivineMercy.org/Podcasts or DivineMercyPlus.org, or by searching "The Journal of Blessed George Matulaitis with Fr. Joe Roesch" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or whatever podcast platform you use.

Learn more about the life of Blessed George.

For a Blessed George prayercard (B55-CBGP), call toll-free (800) 462-7426 or e-mail graces@marian.org.

To report graces received through the intercession of Blessed George, please email us at graces@marian.org or write to:
Vice-Postulator for Marian Canonization Causes for North America and Asia, 2 Prospect Hill Road, Stockbridge, MA 01263

You can follow along with Fr. Roesch by viewing the flipbook.

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Popes and Saints Against Nationalism

August 4, 2022

We are called to patriotism, to love of country, of culture, of people, even as we also love our neighbors in other countries, other nations, and other peoples.

Want to Change the World? Make a Difference in Your Parish

July 7, 2022

Each and every parish is larger than just the people you see next to you in the pew each Sunday at Mass. Love your neighbors — all of them.

Blessed George, a promoter of spiritual renewal

January 25, 2022

The Renovator of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception offers us a beautiful way to unplug from the world and attach ourselves slowly but surely to God.

You Are Called to Serve

January 27, 2020

January 27 is the feast day of Blessed George Matulaitis. Here is the challenge he set for all of us.

He Had a Wonderful Life

January 27, 2015

In his service as the Renovator of the Marian Congregation, Blessed George brought back a religious congregation on the brink of death.

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