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.
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Opening New Doors to Our Knowledge of Blessed Father ChaminadeBrother Tom Redmond, SM, traces the origins of the conflicting time periods for Chaminade’s founding inspiration for the Society of Mary. Was it 1787 or 1797? The result of Brother Tom’s analysis is a “new door,” a deeper understanding, into the Marian dimension of the Marianist charism. |
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American MemoirsThese firsthand accounts provide a vivid and colorful description of the trials and joys involved in the early years of the Society of Mary in the United States. |
$14.00 |
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Celebrating 150 Years: The Marianists in North AmericaThis is a handy reference to see the Marianists’ background in a “nutshell,” including "Marianist Firsts” and “Significant People and Events” of the first 150 years in North America. |
$3.00 |
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Chapel of the MadeleineThis 63-page booklet tells the story of where the Marianist movement was born and provides historical context to this sacred space. |
$9.00 |
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Courtès LettersThis is an excellent read for those who like to see the challenges and complexities of establishing an implantation: in this case, the initial American Province of the Society of Mary. |
$14.00 |
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Education and Transformation: Marianist Ministries in America Since 1849Kauffman situates the history of the Marianist brothers in religious culture, americanization and modernization, ethnicity and race issues, spirituality, and modernization of schools, colleges, and universities. |
$21.00 |
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Father Leo Meyer's 13 Years at NazarethA touching account of the joys and struggles of founding the Society of Mary in the United States, including the establishment of the University of Dayton and Saint Mary's University |
$14.00 |
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Landscape: A History of Mount St. JohnIn Landscape: A History of Mount St. John, Brother Donald Geiger, SM, takes the reader on a historical journey of this beloved Marianist sacred space. In words and in pictures Brother Don charts how the Mount has “developed” as apostolic needs have shifted. From a firsthand perspective, Brother Don, a plant biologist, also tells the story of how parts of this beautiful landscape became protected land. |
$6.00 |
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Marianists in a Continuing MissionThis concise text marvelously highlights the history of the Society of Mary from it’s inception through the late sixties. |
$5.00 |
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Our First Century: 1817-1917Lebon does a marvelous job of painting a vivid picture of life in the Society of Mary from its inception through the generalate of Good Father Hiss. |
$6.00 |