Marian Movement of Priests

The Marian Movement of Priests (MMP) is a fraternity, open to both men and women, who are devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Although most members are of the Catholic faith, the organization accepts anyone to become a member regardless of religious background. According to Fr. Stefano Gobbi, a priest from Dongo Italy, he formed the movement in 1972. at the request of Mary. The MMP describes itself a continuation of the messages given by Our Lady of Fatima. According to the MMP, its members now include over 400 Catholic cardinals and bishops, more than 100,000 Catholic priests, and several million lay Catholics worldwide.

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