SM History

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.

INT / ADV	Relations Between the Institute of the Daughters of Mary and the Society of Mary The article explores the troubled relationship between the Daughters of Mary and the Society of Mary, following Blessed Chaminade's death.
INT / ADV	Relations Between the Society of Mary and the Daughters of Mary Father Joseph Stefanelli, SM, explores the healing process that took place in response to divisions which developed between the Daughters of Mary and Society of Mary after the death of Blessed Chaminade.
Advanced	Spiritual Direction: Chaminade and Chevaux Explore spiritual direction in early Marianist life.
Basic	History of the Gold Ring in the Society of Mary The gold ring was introduced into the Society of Mary from the very beginning.
Intermediate	Mission & Charism: "Reimagining the Dream," a Marianist Missionary Narrative for the Twenty-First Century According to Robert K. Moriarty, SM, "As Marianists in the United States take stock these days of our contemporary situation and our future prospects, we hear calls for the development of a 'common missionary vision' or 'new missionary narrative' for the years ahead. 'Mission & Charism' offers itself as a contribution for this developing conversation among us. The focus on the missionary is key."
Basic	Marianists in Eastern Africa Faces, places, and stories from the Marianist implantation in Eastern Africa—covering the years 1957-2006. Learn about the joys, struggles, and challenges along the way as the Marianist charism takes root.
Advanced	The General History of the Society of Mary, Volume 1 What was the interconnection between the establishment of the Society of Mary and the ever-changing landscape of French society between 1817 and 1875? Read the first volume of "The General History of the Society of Mary" to discover how culture shaped the development of the Society of Mary at the time the Society of Mary developed to shape culture.	$31.00
Advanced	Why Are There Two "Societies of Mary"?: Notes on the Origins of Marianists and Marists Fun fact: Did you know there are two religious congregations with the name "Society of Mary" (SM) in the Roman Catholic Church? Brother Timothy Phillips, SM (Marianist), and Alois Greiler, SM (Marist), look at this unusual occurrence.
Resource	Marianist Heritage Virtual Tour Videos In January of 2023, to honor Marianist Heritage Month, NACMS created eight virtual tours of significant locations in Marianist History.
Basic	Renewal, Fidelity, and Community: The Society of Mary General Chapter of 1981 This video features interviews with some of the brothers and priests from the United States who attended the 1981 General Chapter, as well as photographs and documents from the time during and before the chapter, to tell the story of how the new SM Rule of Life was made.