The floating Congregation

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In October 9th 1938, a Marian Congregation was founded in Majorca, composed of sailors from the nationalist warship "Velasco Melilla". One beautiful and moving solemnity gathered the founders of the "floating" Congregation around the altar of the Immaculate Conception, where R. P. Hostalet, S. J., Chaplain of the Belonave, received the new Congregates, imposing on them the insignia and accepting the act of consecration with which brave sailors dedicated themselves to Our Lady. There followed a festive session of cordiality and enthusiasm held in honor of the new Marian Congregation by the members of Catholic Action on the island of Mallorca.

(In "Revista Estrela do Mar", April 1939, pp. 84-85) 

NOTE: the "Estrela do Mar" magazine is a traditional Brazilian Marian sodality publication.




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