Answer: In the Catholic Church, a Marian Year is a year designated to honor Mary, the mother of Jesus. There have been only two such years designated by Popes: 1954 by Pope Pius XII, and 1987 by Pope John Paul II.

Two articles from Vatican Notes dealing with the Marian Years:
 • William Wonneberger, Jr., The Marian Year Vatican Notes Volume 07, Issue 2, 1958, Pages 9-12
 • Michael Lamorth, 50th Anniversary of the Marian Year Proclaimed By Pius XII
Vatican Notes Volume 53 Issue 3 2004 Page 19
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Issued To Begin 1954 Marian Year
Scott # 176-181 (1954)

Issued To End 1954 Marian Year
Scott # 189-191 (1954)


Issued For 1987 Marian Year
Scott # 807-812 (1987)