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In early September 2025, we hosted the current Marianist PULSE cohort for a session on spiritual direction, facilitated by Mike Bennett, NACMS media administrator. The session explored what it means to journey with a spiritual director to deepen one’s personal relationship with God. |
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We mourn the loss and celebrate the extraordinary life of Sr. Marie Abmayr, FMI, who passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025. |
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As we mark the anniversary of the initiation of Faustino Pérez-Manglano’s cause for canonization (October 17, 1986), Bro. David Betz, SM, offers his reflection on Faustino’s devotion to the Rosary and his invitation to deepen our spiritual lives through prayer to Mary. |
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After many turbulent years amidst the French Revolution that included the government’s suppression of faith and the exile of priests who would not profess their loyalty to the government, Blessed William Joseph Chaminade was exiled from France and went to Saragossa, Spain. There, he encountered the Shrine of Our Lady of the Pillar. |
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In addition to celebrating National Vocation Awareness Week in early November, we also honor the lives and legacies of the saints. |
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On November 14, 1801, Adèle de Batz de Trenquelléon (Foundress of the Marianist Sisters) and her family returned to their château in France after four years of exile. |
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We are excited to welcome Jessica González Uhlig as NACMS’ new Program Administrator, starting Monday, November 10, 2025. |
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We invite you to utilize our resources below to help nourish your spiritual preparations for the birth of Jesus Christ. |
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In his work at NACMS, Bro. Tom Giardino, SM, found what was for him a new elaboration of a chapter of our story as the Marianist Family, which may be of some encouragement as we reflect, perhaps with some anxiety, on the state of our Church, our country, or of Catholic education. |
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On December 12, Catholics all over the world celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patron of the Americas and a powerful symbol of Mary’s care for all peoples. For Marianists, Our Lady of Guadalupe sets an example for how we can bring Christ to the world through his Blessed Mother. |
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In this episode of Sharing Our Marianist Stories, Bro. Esteban Reyes, SM, shares his inspiring journey as a Marianist Brother--from Mexico to serving in the United States--and details the profound role Our Lady of Guadalupe and a miraculous sign during prayer played in confirming his vocation. |
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Jessica González Uhlig, the NACMS program administrator, examines the leadership qualities of two key female figures at the beginning of the Marianist Movement. Jessica reminds us: "In an era when women’s public leadership was limited by societal norms, Marie Thérèse de Lamourous and Adèle de Batz de Trenquelléon carved bold, faith-filled paths that reveal timeless principles of transformational leadership. Their lives offer a Marianist model of leadership rooted in courage, compassion, community, and mission." |
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"I'm still here, Matt."
Those four words, spoken during a moment of profound challenge, changed everything for Matt Naveau. In this episode of Sharing Our Marianist Stories, Matt shares his deeply personal journey of encountering Adèle de Batz de Trenquelléon—not as a distant historical figure, but as a living companion through some of the most challenging years of his life. |
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Join Bergamo Center for Lifelong Learning and the Ignatian Spirituality Project, which provides hope and healing through spiritual companionship for people recovering from homelessness and addiction, for a Lenten afternoon of reflection and prayer on Saturday, March 7, 2026. |
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How can two nineteenth-century women help us navigate the complexities of 2026? NACMS invites you to a virtual gathering of the Marianist Family on Tuesday, March 10. |
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In December, the American Theological Library Association (Atla) accepted a proposal from Bro. Andrew Kosmowski, SM, to coauthor a chapter for The Theological Librarian's Handbook, Volume 7: Library Collaboration and Development. Bro. Andrew will collaborate with Kayla Harris and Stephanie Shreffler, two librarians at the University of Dayton (UD), to explore the unique relationship between their institutions. |
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Jessica González Uhlig, the NACMS program administrator, continues her exploration of Marianist leadership by looking at the importance of the interior life for today’s leaders. She draws on examples from our Marianist Founders to illustrate “leadership that was rooted in deep prayer, community, and a vision larger than themselves.” Our Marianist Founders show us that “true leadership begins with the inner life—with cultivating virtues such as humility, courage, and fidelity to one’s values.” |
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Nick Dalton, of the Embrace Marianist Lay Community, began an independent study with NACMS. Drawing on his extensive background in East Asian history, Nick is researching the Marianist legacy across Japan, China, and Korea. We look forward to seeing how his expertise illuminates the global presence of our Marianist Family. |
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NACMS kicked off 2026 by partnering with the Society of Mary’s Province of the United States’ Office of Sponsorship to facilitate the New Fulcrum program! Staff members Mike Bennett, George Lisjak, and Jessica González Uhlig spent a week facilitating the program's opening retreat in North Palm Beach, Florida. |
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In January 2026, Jess González Uhlig, NACMS program administrator, met with the Marianist Educational Associates (MEA) at St. Mary's University to invite individuals or groups to utilize NACMS resources, participate in our programming, and partner in growing our Marianist Family. The meeting was hosted by Fr. Bill Meyer, SM, rector of St. Mary's University and spiritual director for the MEAs. |
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