Militia Immaculatae

[4] Kolbe presented the idea of forming the MI to his Jesuit spiritual director, as well as to his Franciscan Superior at the house of studies in Rome, and was encouraged to proceed.

[4] Joining the MI involves making a personal act of consecration to Mary.

The purpose of the Knights is contained in these words: to do all you can for the conversion of sinners, heretics, schismatics and so on, above all the Masons, and for the sanctification of all persons under the sponsorship of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Immaculate Mediatrix.

[4] The organization publishes Miles Immaculatae, a six-monthly magazine of Marian culture and Kolbian formation.

Founded by St. Maximilian Kolbe, specifically for priests and pastoral workers, it is now the official publication of the International Center.