Father Elias Mary, F.I.

Father Elias Mary, F.I. is a native of Nebraska. He started discerning a religious vocation before graduating from Kearney State College. Attending Holy Apostles Seminary in Cromwell, Conn., he was introduced to the Franciscans of the Immaculate, and would join the religious order in 1993. He made his final profession of vows in 1999. During the Jubilee Year 2000, Father Elias was ordained a priest by Bishop Fabian Bruskewitz in Lincoln.

As a missionary priest, Father Elias has had many travels promoting devotion to Our Lady in Australia, Italy and across the United States.