Celebrating 150 Years: The Marianists in North America

This is a handy reference to see the Marianists’ background in a “nutshell,” including "Marianist Firsts” and “Significant People and Events” of the first 150 years in North America.

Chaminade Legacy, Volume 1

The first volume contains more than 150 documents pertaining to the development of the lay movement in the Sodality of Bordeaux, covering the period up to 1828.

Chaminade Legacy, Volume 2

Monograph Series - Document No. 53; Volume 3 - Notes for Conferences and Sermons, Part One.

Chaminade Legacy, Volume 3

Monograph Series - Document No. 53; Volume 3 - Notes for Conferences and Sermons, Part Two.

Chaminade Legacy, Volume 4

Volume four completes the documents presented in volumes two and three, presentations made mainly to the members of the Sodality from 1800 to 1809; the French published these as Notes d’instruction.

Chaminade Legacy, Volume 5

The collection of various texts presented in this volume witnesses to the beginnings of Marianist religious life; they cover the period from 1814 to 1820.

Chaminade Legacy, Volume 6

Volume six of The Chaminade Legacy continues the development in the foundational period of Marianist life; it covers the period from 1821 to 1830, which saw development of ideas on religious formation of both men and women religious.

Chaminade Legacy, Volume 7

Volume seven of The Chaminade Legacy completes the documents of the growth and development of the Society of Mary and the Daughters of Mary. The Constitutions of the Society of Mary (1839) and the Daughters of Mary (1839) are in this volume.

Confidential Memorandum

The "Confidential Memorandum" is a diatribe full of false assertions used to have Chaminade removed from authority so Roussel, its author, could position himself to assume leadership in the Society of Mary.

Courtès Letters

This is an excellent read for those who like to see the challenges and complexities of establishing an implantation: in this case, the initial American Province of the Society of Mary.

Letters of Adèle de Batz de Trenquelléon (2-Volume Set)

By reading her letters, we gain insights into Adèle’s personality, her spirituality, her deep faith, her mission, and her desire to live for God alone.

Letters of Adèle de Batz de Trenquelléon (Volume 1)

By reading her letters, we gain insights into Adèle’s personality, her spirituality, her deep faith, her mission, and her desire to live for God alone.

Letters of Adèle de Batz de Trenquelléon (Volume 2)

By reading her letters, we gain insights into Adèle’s personality, her spirituality, her deep faith, her mission, and her desire to live for God alone.

Marian Writings (2-Volume Set)

"Marian Writings" is a scholarly work that presents a complete collection of Father Chaminade's writings to his religious and lay followers regarding Mary in scripture and tradition.

Marian Writings (Volume 1)

"Marian Writings" is a scholarly work that presents a complete collection of Father Chaminade's writings to his religious and lay followers regarding Mary in scripture and tradition.

Marian Writings (Volume 2)

"Marian Writings" is a scholarly work that presents a complete collection of Father Chaminade's writings to his religious and lay followers regarding Mary in scripture and tradition.

William Joseph Chaminade: Writings on Mental Prayer

This volume is a collection of original texts on mental prayer from the letters, writings on prayer, and talks and retreats given by William Joseph Chaminade; therefore, the language is from the 19th century.

Writings on Faith (2-Volume Set)

The first volume contains selections from Chaminade’s letters from 1796 to 1849, 53 years of his active life in the service of the Church. Volume two is divided into two sections: faith in the writings for lay people and faith in the writings for religious life.