Adèle de Batz de Trenquelléon
Origins of the Marianist Family: Notes on Marianist History
by Eduardo Benlloch, SM
364 pp.
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. And, it clearly depicts the greatness of our Founder, Blessed William Joseph Chaminade. What is it?
Twelve Days of Christmas
This booklet is a gift from all of us at the North American Center for Marianist Studies. Take time for prayer, reflection, and transformation. Take time for yourself. We wish you a blessed holiday season filled with peace and love.
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Talking Points: Who Started All This Anyhow?
As Talking Points is an electronic document, it will be emailed to you by NACMS staff. Please order via the NACMS website. No shipping and handling apply to your order of Talking Points.
God Alone: Thoughts from Adèle
By: Adèle de Batz de Trenquelléon
Source: North American Center for Marianist Studies
To listen to the audio file, click here.
Adèle de Batz de Trenquelléon: A Brief Chronology of Her Life

This is a brief chronology of the holy Founder of the Marianist Sisters whose life was, in fact, too brief.
Founders before 1800

For those who like to see things visually, here's a chart on the early lives of the Marianist Founders: including stories, efforts in the French Revolution, and birth order.
Things Marianist: Who Started All of This, Anyhow?
by Joseph Stefanelli, SM
This is an easy-to-read history of the three people the Marianist Family call "the Founders." The lives and contributions of William Joseph Chaminade, Marie Thérèse de Lamourous, and Adèle de Batz de Trenquelléon are highlighted. Readers can grasp the story of each and find reference material for more historical detail and context.











