Miles Christi (Religious Order)
Miles Christi (English: Soldier of Christ, postnominal abbreviation MC) is a Clerical Religious Order in the Catholic Church founded in the Archdiocese of La Plata, Argentina. Miles Christi focus on the Spirituality of Saint Ignatius of Loyola[1] and retreats, conferences, catechism and spiritual direction.[2]
| Soldier of Christ (Latin) | |
| Formation | December 20, 1994 |
|---|---|
| Founded at | Argentina |
| Type | Clerical Religious Order |
| Affiliations | Catholic Church |
| Website | https://www.mileschristi.org/ |
Foundation
The order was formally established as a Public Clerical Association of the Faithful in the Archdiocese of La Plata, Argentina on the 20th of December 1994.[3] On the 11th of February 1999, Miles Christi was elevated to the status of Clerical Religious Order.[3] In 2000, Miles Christi arrived in South Lyon, Michigan by invite of Cardinal Adam J. Maida. Then arrived in San Diego, California and, in 2022, they've found their 3rd US house in Denver, Colorado. [4] On the 21st of November 2020, the first US-born Miles Christi priest was ordained by Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron at the Sweetest Heart of Mary Church in Detroit, Michigan.[5]
References
- "Miles Christi Priest to Speak at St. Mary Mokena Parish Mission". February 28, 2019.
- Dea, Micaela. "Pope Francis revives Latin America, Miles Christi Order".
- "Miles Christi "Soldier of Christ" | Miles Christi". June 18, 2019.
- "Fr. Maxwell becomes first U.S.-born man ordained for Miles Christi religious order". Detroit Catholic.
- Cross, The Southern. "San Diego native becomes first U.S.-born Miles Christi priest – The Southern Cross".
