Clerics Regular of the Mother of God
Ordo Clericorum Regularium Matris Dei | |
Coat of arms | |
John Leonardi, founder of the OMD | |
| Abbreviation | OMD |
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| Formation | September 1, 1574 |
| Founder | Saint John Leonardi, OMD |
| Founded at | Lucca, Republic of Lucca |
| Type | Religious order of clerics regular of pontifical right (for men) |
| Headquarters | Santa Maria in Campitelli Rome, Italy |
| Members | 110 members (72 priests) as of (2018) |
Rector General | Vincenzo Molinaro, OMD |
Parent organization | Catholic Church |
| Website | ordinedellamadredidio |
The Clerics Regular of the Mother of God (Latin: Ordo Clericorum Regularium Matris Dei; abbreviated OMD) 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.