Blessed George Matulewicz, Renovator of the Congregation of Marians, urged them to take up work in places where the Church had particular needs. Such needs were identified among the exiled Poles who because of the Second World War found themselves cut off from their family roots and left in exile. The largest group found hospitality in England. These were soldiers from many fronts with their families; the majority freed prisoners from Soviet labour camps in Siberia. To begin with their spiritual and pastoral needs were met by army chaplains, among these were a number of Marians who also passed through the labour camps, but neither their strengths nor numbers were sufficient to provide the pastoral care that was needed, especially that of the large number of youth and children. In February 1950 the first Marians sent from America arrived to work among the Poles in England. The Polish Catholic Mission sent them to work in Hereford where a large Polish camp could be found nearby. After opening the monastic house, Fr. J.Jarzebowski is elected the first Superior; a Novitiate is also opened for those wishing to join the Congregation. In 1951 a boarding school for boys is opened. For 12 years the boys have the opportunity to be educated in a spirit of Catholicism and in the spirit of national culture. On average 80 boys attended a year. Fr Jarzebowski was aided in his educational role by priests from Poland, Fr P. Jasinski and Fr E. Rytko, who on completing their studies in Rome were sent to England to join the throng of exceptionally gifted lay teachers. The school role was closed in 1963 when there were no more prospective pupils.

In 1953 the Marians bought Fawley Court and Fr. Jarzebowski opened a school for boys – The Divine Mercy College. Through its 30-year history it has written a distinguished journal of the education of Polish Youth in exile. The school had pleasure in attaining a high regard from civil authorities, and the high standards achieved allowed the boys access to higher education.

When the school had served its purpose Fawley Court was opened up to other forms of activity. As was traditional Poles visit during Whitsun, Christmas and Easter celebrations. Throughout the year many visit the beautiful park and grounds to relax and specifically on Sundays take part in Holy Mass at St. Anne’s Church. The Polish Catholic Mission holds its yearly retreat for priests as well as courses of Religious knowledge throughout the year, and the Students also hold a number of their retreats at Fawley Court. The Divine Mercy Apostolate is also centred at Fawley Court, where "The Messenger" is edited and produced in both English and Polish. The Triduum around Divine Mercy Sunday has been held for the past two years as is the English Divine Mercy Conference.