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The North American Center for Marianist Studies provides resources to people interested in the Marianist Family and to Marianist ministries.

06/01/2026

Yesterday the Church celebrated the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. May 31 also marks the celebration of the Feast of the Visitation where Mary’s heart overflows with joy and gratitude not for herself, but for the incredible wonders of God. Following the vision of Father Chaminade, we celebrate this beautiful moment of community, faith, and mutual support that continues to inspire our mission today.

Dive deeper into this spirit of holy sisterhood by reading Sr. Rose Rucoba, FMI’s "The Two Thérèses and the Visitation" on our website at https://loom.ly/qztzppo.

Images from: Joseph Barrish, SM, "Blest is the Fruit of Thy Womb." and Steve Erspamer, SM "Clip Art for Year C." Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 1994.

05/29/2026

In his latest article published by NACMS, Bro. Bob Moriarty, SM, uses the concepts of "aggiornamento" (bringing up to date) and "ressourcement" (returning to the source) to explore the evolution of Blessed Chaminade’s original missionary vision. This historical analysis examines community building within the Marianist Family and emphasizes why "development" is essential for the charism to flourish in today’s Church and world.

Read download the full article for free on our website at https://loom.ly/jevJIkI.

05/25/2026

Today we find ourselves at a unique intersection of gratitude, remembrance, and divine protection. As we observe Memorial Day, honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our earthly freedom, we also celebrate the Feast of Mary, Help of Christians—a title that reminds us we are never alone in our struggles, as a nation and individually.

In light of Memorial Day, our offices are closed today and we will resume normal office hours tomorrow, May 26.

Prayer: "May 25: Mary, Help of Christians" in Donald Boccardi, SM, ed.'s "The Marianist Family Prayer Book," Second Edition (Dayton, OH: NACMS, 2021), 27. Available on our website at https://loom.ly/WKSZlhw.
Image: Steve Erspamer, SM, "Maid and Mistress" in "Clip Art for Year B" (Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 1993) 54.

05/24/2026

This Pentecost Sunday, we invite you to reflect on the "mature presence" of Mary in the Upper Room. In his article, Fr. Thomas Schroer, SM, challenges us to look beyond the youthful Mary of the Annunciation to the "wounded and wise" woman at Pentecost.

Read the full article, "Mary at Pentecost, Our Marianist Family, and Our Synodal Church," on our website at https://loom.ly/f-7L98M.

Image: Joseph Barrish, SM

05/22/2026

Just as sailors relied on the stars to navigate turbulent waters, we trust in Mary’s presence to lead us closer to her son, Jesus, amidst the joys and challenges of our mission. Our Lady, Star of the Sea, pray for us.

Join us at the upcoming Marianist Lay Assembly in Louisville, Kentucky, where NACMS staff members Jessica González Uhlig and Sr. Laura Leming, FMI, will explore how Mary continues to navigate us toward a future of faith and community in the workshop "Mary as Wayfinder." Learn more about and register for the Marianist Lay Assembly at https://loom.ly/f-IQhPk.

05/21/2026

Nick Castelli, a theology teacher at Kellenberg Memorial High School, recently visited NACMS to research Father Chaminade’s profound devotion to Mary. Guided by Brother Tim Phillips, SM, NACMS scholar-in-residence, Castelli explored the library’s extensive collection of primary sources and theological works. He plans to integrate these insights into an upcoming "theodrama" publication, bridging historical Marianist scholarship with creative theological expression.

If you are interested in arranging for directed study at NACMS, please contact us at https://loom.ly/bABQ1XA.

05/18/2026

"Blessed are you who have not seen me, yet believe." Our final episode of the Stations of Easter Meditations, "Touching the Body of Christ", inspires us to be thankful for the many people who have supported us in our faith lives. Listen on our website (https://loom.ly/iH2AW_w) or wherever you listen to our "Sharing Our Marianist Stories" podcast.

We hope these "Stations of Easter Meditations" have guided you deeper into the mystery of Jesus’ resurrection and your relationship with Him.

Images from: Steve Erspamer, SM "Clip Art for Year A." Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 1992. and Steve Erspamer, SM "Clip Art for Year B." Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 1993. and Steve Erspamer, SM "Clip Art for Year C." Chicago: Liturgy Training Publications, 1994.

05/12/2026

How do we continue educating with integrity when the world around us is rapidly shifting? In his latest article, "Marianist Education: Confidence and Conscience," Bro. Tom Giardino, SM, examines the intersection of “confidence” and “conscience” through the lens of Fr. Joseph Simler’s leadership during his time as Superior General of the Society of Mary. Facing the intense secularization of eighteenth-century France, Simler’s leadership provides a blueprint for maintaining an educational mission without sacrificing personal integrity.

Read the full article for free on our website at https://loom.ly/AOBOIdA.

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