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In early January 2026, at the Women’s Leadership Immersion at the University of Dayton, Sr. Laura Leming, FMI, NACMS program assistant, and LeeAnn Meyer, the director of Marianist Strategies at the University of Dayton, presented on the leadership strategies of Adèle de Batz de Trenquelléon and Marie Thérèse de Lamourous. |
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On January 28, 2026, as part of the requirements for completing the Marianist History Course for Novices, Society of Mary Novice Paul Pruski shared with NACMS staff a moving reflection on a pivotal healing of Blessed Chaminade’s foot and his pilgrimage that followed. Paul compared Chaminade's pilgrimage to Verdelais with Paul’s own impactful experience at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. |
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What makes Marianist Leadership both good leadership and also authentically Marianist? This question is at the heart of "Stances of Marianist Leadership: The essential really is the interior," a new book written by George Lisjak, the director of the North American Center for Marianist Studies (NACMS). |
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Jason Combs, a professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Dayton, has developed an interesting and much-needed paper on a Marianist approach to dialogue. The term “dialogue” is often used in Marianist circles, but what does it actually mean? Jason has developed four themes related to such an approach. His words are intended not as the final word but as an entry point for deeper exploration and understanding. |
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Sr. Laura Leming, FMI, and Jessica González Uhlig explore the foundational partnership between Father Chaminade, Adèle de Batz de Trenquelléon, and Marie Thérèse de Lamourous. Discover Adèle and Marie Thérèse as influential women who helped form the Marianist Family and created a timeless model for modern collaboration. |
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In February 2026, Jessica González Uhlig, NACMS program administrator, and Mike Bennett, NACMS media administrator, led sessions on Marianist spirituality and history for University of Dayton students participating in Marianist Lay formation. |
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Sr. Laura Leming, FMI, NACMS program assistant, piloted a new “Marie Thérèse Module” with students in a new humanities seminar at the University of Dayton. |
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In February 2026, Jessica González Uhlig led an engaging session on values, leadership, and spirituality for the Marianist PULSE volunteers. The session was a key part of their retreat, which was held at St. Mary's University. |
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Discover how Adèle de Batz de Trenquelléon and Marie Thérèse de Lamourous embodied a “relational leadership” that remains a timeless model for leading with joy, purpose, and a “quiet revolution of love.” |
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This is a special prayer podcast in honor of Good Friday. Spend some time praying at the foot of cross with Mary as we commemorate the death of Jesus. Featuring a reading from the Gospel of John, an excerpt from a homily by Father Chaminade, and a short reflection and guided meditation. |
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What does it mean to seek the virtue of hope during difficult times? This question is at the heart of Sandra Yocum’s reflection, which draws upon the lives of our Marianist Founders and the thinking of St. Thomas Aquinas, William Lynch, SJ, and Pope Leo XIV. |
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This searchable online collection is a compilation of letters either penned directly by Chaminade or dictated by him to a personal secretary and signed by the Marianist Founder. Focused primarily on administrative duties, the pressing matters of the day, and spiritual direction, "Letters of Father Chaminade" also provides a rare look at Chaminade, the man, not by way of autobiographical self-disclosure but by the practical and psychological temperament of his decision-making in light of the significant demands placed upon him. |
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How can Mary’s presence at the Cross guide our own experiences of sacrifice today? As we enter the Easter Triduum, NACMS invites you to move beyond the joy of the Magnificat to find strength in the "station kept" at the foot of the Cross. |
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The Marianist Family honors the legacy of Fr. Quentin Hakenewerth, SM, a visionary scholar who bridged foundational theology with lived spirituality. More than a scholar, Fr. Quentin provided a roadmap for modern discipleship, translating complex spiritual concepts into wisdom for our daily lives. |
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On March 7, 2026, NACMS partnered with Bergamo Center for Lifelong Learning and the Ignatian Spirituality Project for a Lenten reflection on Marianist hospitality and recovery. Sr. Laura Leming, FMI, shared the radical legacy of Marie Thérèse de Lamourous, whose "Miséricorde" ministry offered a sanctuary of dignity. |
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On March 10, 2026, the Marianist Family gathered virtually for "Leadership Reimagined: Adèle and Marie Thérèse" to find out. Led by Jessica González Uhlig and Sr. Laura Leming, FMI, the session moved beyond history to present Adèle de Batz de Trenquelléon and Marie Thérèse de Lamourous as practical, courageous leaders for our time. |
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On March 24, 2026, Jessica González Uhlig and Sr. Laura Leming, FMI, represented NACMS at St. Mary’s University for a special Women’s History Month edition of Merienda Marianista. |
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On March 26, 2026, faculty members from Marianist-sponsored schools toured NACMS as part of a workshop provided by the Province Office of Sponsorship. The NACMS staff shared information and resources to help support their ministry of teaching. |
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On March 27, 2026, Nick Castelli, a theology teacher at Kellenberg Memorial High School, visited NACMS to research Father Chaminade’s profound devotion to Mary. |
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