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Opening New Doors to Our Knowledge of Blessed Father Chaminade

Brother Tom Redmond, SM, traces the origins of the conflicting time periods for Chaminade’s founding inspiration for the Society of Mary. Was it 1787 or 1797? The result of Brother Tom’s analysis is a “new door,” a deeper understanding, into the Marian dimension of the Marianist charism.

Marianist Classification System: A Case Study

Bro. Andrew Kosmowski, SM discusses the NACMS Library's classification system, its strengths and challenges, and how it provides a model for charismatic libraries around the world.

A Major Stepping Stone in a 91-Year Journey

In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Fr. Chaminade being declared "Venerable," Bro. Tom Redmond, SM has provided the following reflection.

Marianist Pillars for Young Adults

A Marianist guide for young people you won't want to miss!

Marianist Heritage Virtual Tour Videos

In January of 2023, to honor Marianist Heritage Month, NACMS created eight virtual tours of significant locations in Marianist History.

Marianist Prayers for Businesspeople

“Working for money every day is a job. Working every day to improve the lives of all people is a vocation,” says Albert E. Prendergast, sharing the wisdom of the Marianist Business Network. Al, a member of this Network, has developed “Marianist Prayers for Businesspeople,” a resource for those who strive to find God in their interpersonal relationships and workdays, including during business uncertainty, rejection, and success.

Renewal, Fidelity, and Community: The Society of Mary General Chapter of 1981

This video features interviews with some of the brothers and priests from the United States who attended the 1981 General Chapter, as well as photographs and documents from the time during and before the chapter, to tell the story of how the new SM Rule of Life was made.

Living in a Time of Crisis: It’s in Our Marianist DNA

Be it during a time of global pandemic or the French Revolution, Sister Gabrielle Bibeau, FMI, reminds us that biological and societal crises are not new for Marianists.

Miguel Leibar and Companions: Four Good Men

The bloodshed of the Spanish Civil War had a direct and profound impact on the Society of Mary. Read the story of four Marianists, a priest and three brothers, martyred in Madrid. Pope Benedict XVI declared them blessed in 2007.

Reflections on the Cause of Blessed William Joseph Chaminade

Father Stephen Tutas' prayerful reflection reminds Marianists that we need to "do better" in light of the Vatican's rejection of the final miracle for Blessed Chaminade's elevation to sainthood.

Story of the Beginning of the Sodality of the Madeleine, the MLC of 1800

Brother Timothy Phillips, SM, explains the rapid development and organizational structure of Blessed Chaminade's Sodality upon the Founder's return from exile in Spain.

Marianist Calendar of Saints: Blessed William Joseph Chaminade

After a long trek from the French border, a French priest was arriving in Saragossa. He was tired, but the sight of the lone tower of the Basilica of the Virgin of the Pillar was balm to his tired feet.

Marianist Martyrs: Witness, Conviction, and Stability

Experience the sites and stories of Marianist Martyr Blessed Jakob Gapp and the Spanish Marianist Martyrs in this YouTube video sponsored by the Society of Mary's Province of the USA, which was produced by Brother Brandon Paluch, SM, and directed by David Brun.

A Fresh Look at Blessed Father Chaminade

We may know certain incidents of Blessed Father Chaminade's life, recall key quotations, but we still need to discover who he is as a person.
Spanish Martyrs

Spanish Martyrs

A brief overview of the Marianist Martyrs from Ciudad Real and Madrid who died for their faith during the Spanish Civil War.

Chaminade's Vision of Church

Brother Hugh Bihl, SM, explores the Chaminadean understanding of Church and its linkage to the Sodality and the Universal Church.
William Joseph Chaminade

Letters of Father Chaminade: Introduction and Volumes 1 and 2

In light of the facts as revealed in his letters, Father Chaminade’s doctrine becomes clear; his personality appears in all the simplicity of reality and in all the splendor of truth. These are definitely not the letters of a person who wishes to speak of himself. . . .

Marianist Founders on Faith

Here are quotations from the Marianist Founders on faith, during this "Year of Faith."

Marianist Family Quotes

Spiritual food for all who teach in body, mind, and spirit

Men and Women on a Mission: Catholic Education in the Marianist Tradition

This short article looks at the inclusive nature of family spirit within the Marianist Family and the centrality of community to Marianist education.

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