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.

Origins of the Marianist Family: Notes on Marianist History

It reads like a Hollywood thriller--and in fact it includes a DVD, called Where We Were Born--yet it is the essence of our Marianist history, the true story of our origins, filled with moments of joy, betrayal, and uncertainty.

Mlle de Lamourous (Softbound)

This biography of Marie Thérèse is intriguing in the variety and number of “hats” she wore during her long life.

Mlle de Lamourous (Hardbound)

This biography of Marie Thérèse is intriguing in the variety and number of “hats” she wore during her long life.

Marie Thérèse de Lamourous, Firm of Hand, Loving of Heart

The title of this short biography succinctly captures the life of Marie Thérèse de Lamourous.
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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.

Last Years of Father Chaminde: 1841-1850

Provides key information on Blessed Chaminade's painful last years.

Jalons

A four-volume work that presents the life of William Joseph Chaminade from 1761 to 1816, ending with the foundation of the Society of Mary.

God Alone: Thoughts from Adèle

Short, daily, prayerful quotations from Adèle in a calendar format: one per day with blank pages for journaling

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