St. Maximilian was an outstanding example

His bravery relied purely on the boundless powers given to the Immaculate Virgin. Let people put themselves in Her hands and be Her “docile instruments”.

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Ordained to the priesthood

Father Maximilian received the Sacrament of Holy Orders on April 28, 1918 in the Church of St. Andrew della Valle from Cardinal Vicar of Rome, Basil Pompilj.

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Childhood and Youth

On January 8, 1894 a second son was born unto Julian and Marianne Kolbe at their family home in Zduńska Wola, Poland. On that very day he was baptised and received the name Raymond.

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