to the Apostles mainly through the former Roman Catholic Bishop Carlos Duarte Costa. Liturgies are celebrated according to either a slightly revised Roman Rite, or a Spanish version of the Brazilian Church's rite, itself a version of the pre-Vatican II Roman rite which was one of Duarte Costa's bones of contention with the Vatican in 1945 and was perceived as a necessity to celebrate Mass in the vernacular, and while facing the worshipers). As its name suggests, the institute is Marian or related to Mary. And for inspiration and example spiritually connects with her. It does not only pursue this in the cult of Mary Mystical Rose (a popular devotion tracing its roots to Italy and, further back, Germany), but also in the proposed devotion to Mary Mother of Diversity, with all the colors of the rainbow being added to the traditionally Marian celeste, representing the inclusive approach to people of all cultures, lifestyles, and social classes. The institute has embraced elements of the Charismatic Movement, chiefly in the liturgical and prayer style, and in those areas that do not clash with the congregation's essentially traditional catholic theological outlook. The institute could be described as liberal catholic, with an enthusiastic attitude to ecumenism and concelebration, and support of the ordination of women, including to the episcopate (although there are no female clergy within the institute at present). Work and Mission The institute does not at present possess any buildings or community houses. At the time of its foundation, representatives of the institute were formally received by the Roman Catholic Cardinal Archbishop of Buenos Aires Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who expressed his appreciation, but as the institute is not canonically recognised by the Vatican, its clergy cannot operate in any of Argentina's thousands of churches. The celebration of the sacraments and liturgical acts take place in a variety of small oratories, privately erected chapels, homes and public places, especially in the poorer areas of the city. The homely, direct style of the institute's Charismatic Missionary Priests has won them the affection of some of Buenos Aires’ poorest inhabitants, including members of the semi–legal immigrant communities from poorer parts of Latin America, who might conceivably feel intimidated by the imposing splendour of the country's colonial–era Roman Catholic churches. While living and working among the poor, offering spiritual and emotional support, especially to those Christians who feel alienated from the traditional churches, the institute's