Other Biographies

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

The resources listed below are found within our e-publications and bookstore. Items available in our library are not listed, but can be found by searching in our library catalog.

Basic	Podcast: Sharing from the Heart (Jeri Albright and Marceta Reilly) In our latest episode of Sharing Our Marianist Stories, Lay Marianists Jeri Albright and Marceta Reilly share their experience living near Topeka, Kansas, where there aren’t many Marianists. Marceta and Jeri share the origin story of the Harvest Prayer Marianist Lay Community, the impact the community has had on their lives, and the community’s impact on their Catholic Parish.
Basic	Podcast: Marianist Social Justice Collaborative's Present and Future Our latest podcast episode of Sharing our Marianist Stories continues the celebration of the Marianist Social Justice Collaborative’s (MSJC) 25th Anniversary. This episode features a panel who shares their experience of volunteering on Issue Teams for the MSJC and their hopes for the future of the MSJC.
Basic	Podcast: What We Gave Them Lives On: Bro. Jesse O'Neill, SM Our latest podcast episode of Sharing our Marianist Stories features Bro. Jesse O'Neill, SM who shares about his first exposure and discernment with the Marianists and his role as Assistant of Education on the Provincial Council.
Basic	Podcast: Marianist Social Justice Collaborative's 25 Years This special episode is a joint production between NACMS and the Marianist Social Justice Collaborative (MSJC) who is celebrating their 25th anniversary this year. This podcast is a recording of a Zoom conversation that took place between MSJC Director Sarah Gray and three people who were present at MSJC's foundation: Sr. Leanne Jablonski, FMI; Jim Vogt; and Fr. Ted Cassidy, SM. These three Marianists reflect on the origins of MSJC, its accomplishments over the years, and how it has been a model of collaboration in the Marianist Family.
Basic	Podcast: Looking Back in Gratitude (Gabby Bibeau and Patti Gehred) In this episode, Patti and Gabby interview each other about their time at NACMS as they prepare to transition to new endeavors: retirement for Patti and PhD work for Gabby. Tune in to hear them share about highlights from their NACMS career, which Founder inspires them the most, and their future plans. But don't worry: Sharing Our Marianist Stories will continue!
Basic	Podcast: Who are the Marianist Saints? (Bro. David Betz, SM) In this episode of Sharing Our Marianist Stories, Gabby Bibeau sits down with Brother David Betz to talk about his role as the promoter of the Marianist Saints in the United States. They talk about who are the Marianist religious and lay people on the path to sainthood, the process of canonization, and the possibility of a US-born Marianist having their cause introduced.
Basic	Podcast: The Bedrock of Marianist Studies (The NACMS Library) Patti Gehred and Gabby Bibeau are excited to share this interview with Brother Andrew Kosmowski and Teresa Trimboli, who are the very talented (and very hard working!) librarians at NACMS. Listen to them talk about the history of the library, its importance for Marianist studies, and share some fun facts about rare items in the collection.
Basic	Podcast: Finding God in Photography (Bro. John Lemker, SM) In this episode, Patti and Sr. Gabby share an interview they did with Marianist artist and photographer Brother John Lemker. Bro. John just completed 70 years of profession as a Marianist, and much of his religious life has been filled with his greatest passions: faith, science, and photography. We talk to Bro. John about his photography, how he finds God -- the "original artist" -- in nature, and how he combines faith, science, and art in the work he does. You don't want to miss it!
Basic	Podcast: Commitment to Community (Ann Hirt and Carol Ramey) Lay Marianists Carol Ramey and Ann Hirt originally met as undergraduate students at the University of Dayton in the 1960s, where they both became involved in the UD Sodality. After graduating, both of them joined the Marianist Visitation State Community, where they have been members for over 50 years. In this podcast, they reflect on how their friendship, their Marianist commitment, and relationship with Mary has sustained them for the past 50 years. Carol Ramey was also the previous director of NACMS, where she served the Marianist Family for many years before her retirement in 2016.
Basic	Podcast: Once a Missionary, Always a Missionary (Sr. Columba Yu, FMI) Sister Columba is a Marianist Sister from South Korea who has spent the last 13 years of her life as a missionary in India. She was among the original 4 Marianist Sisters who went to India in 2006 to begin a community of Marianist Sisters there. The Sisters live in Ranchi in the northern part of India where they do a variety of ministries including healthcare work and job training for women. Sr. Gabby interviewed Sr. Columba in December while she was visiting the United States. In this podcast, Sr. Columba shares her story of being a missionary, becoming a Marianist Sister, and what her reaction was when she was first asked by the Sisters to go to India 13 years ago.