Roman Catholics observe Sunday, Aug. 14, the feast of Polish Catholic priest and Conventual Franciscan Saint Maximilian Mary Kolbe, the revered founder of the Militia of the Immaculata (Army of Mary) and the patron saint of journalists, families, prisoners, and pro-life advocates.
St. Maximilian
The Roman Catholic Church commemorates Saturday, Aug. 14, the feast of Polish Catholic priest and Conventual Franciscan Saint Maximilian Mary Kolbe, the revered founder of the Militia of the Immaculata (Army of Mary) and the patron saint of journalists, families, prisoners, and pro-life advocates.