Welcome to the NACMS Bookstore.

ATTENTION: Due to Staff schedules any orders received after Wednesday, March 20 will not be processed until Tuesday, April 2.  Thank you for your patience.

NACMS has classified our publications by level to aid you in finding material most helpful to you:

  • Basic for those new to the Marianist world and having little or no prior knowledge of Marianist history or the Marianist charism
  • Intermediate for those who have some knowledge and understanding of things Marianist
  • Advanced for those who have significant knowledge and understanding of things Marianist and want to go deeper
  • Resource materials, including prayers, activities, and reflections for individuals and groups
  • Reference materials, including source documents and compendia

You can filter or search our bookstore below using the Keyword Search function, the "Explore Our Resources" function on the left, or click here to view a list, sorted by title

Chaminade, Pragmatist with a Vision

This short (33 pages), highly-popular biography highlights the key moments in Blessed Chaminade's life.

Chapel of the Madeleine

This 63-page booklet tells the story of where the Marianist movement was born and provides historical context to this sacred space.

Commentary on the Rule of Life of the Society of Mary

This book includes 52 articles that reflect the major themes in the life of Marianist religious.

Companions of Adele (Hardbound)

Given our upcoming “Reflecting on the Companions of Adèle” program, Father Joseph Stefanelli’s Companions of Adele is on sale for only $5, plus shipping and handling. (That is an 80% savings.) Order your copy through our bookstore now before this sale expires.

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.

Devotion to Mary in Chaminade's Life and Thought

A thorough investigation into Blessed Chaminade's devotion to Mary in his life and thought

Education and Transformation: Marianist Ministries in America Since 1849

Kauffman situates the history of the Marianist brothers in religious culture, americanization and modernization, ethnicity and race issues, spirituality, and modernization of schools, colleges, and universities.

Enfleshing the Word

This is a book for all Marianists, lay and religious, and can be of help individually or in preparing for a meeting. It uses the metaphor of a journey.

Father Leo Meyer's 13 Years at Nazareth

A touching account of the joys and struggles of founding the Society of Mary in the United States, including the establishment of the University of Dayton and Saint Mary's University

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