Clerics Regular of the Mother of God

Clerks Regular of the Mother of God
Ordo Clericorum Regularium Matris Dei
AbbreviationOMD
FormationSeptember 1, 1574
(450 years ago)
 (1574-09-01)
FounderSaint John Leonardi, OMD
Founded atLucca, Republic of Lucca
TypeReligious order of clerics regular of pontifical right (for men)
HeadquartersSanta Maria in Campitelli Rome, Italy
Members
110 members (72 priests)
as of (2018)[1]
Rector General
Vincenzo Molinaro, OMD
Parent organization
Catholic Church
Websiteordinedellamadredidio.org
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The Clerics Regular of the Mother of God (Latin: Ordo Clericorum Regularium Matris Dei; abbreviated OMD)[1] is a religious order of clerics regular of pontifical right. Its priests are dedicated to education and pastoral care. The Order was founded by St. John Leonardi, who worked with this congregation to spread devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, as well as the Forty Hours devotion, and frequent reception of the Blessed Sacrament.

  1. ^ a b c "Clerks Regular of the Mother of God of Lucca (O.M.D.)". GCatholic. Retrieved 2021-11-22.