FMI 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

Intermediate	Adèle (Hardbound) Adèle de Batz de Trenquelléon was a woman of great zeal. She empowered many women to grow in faith, community, and service.	$25.00
Intermediate	Origins of the Marianist Family: Notes on Marianist History 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.	$25.00
Advanced	Jalons A four-volume work that presents the life of William Joseph Chaminade from 1761 to 1816, ending with the foundation of the Society of Mary.	$68.00
Basic	Hosanna! For those who love a good newspaper feel, "Hosanna!", a six-issue series dedicated to the cause of Adèle's beatification, written in 1957-58, makes for a great morning read, especially with a cup of coffee or tea. "Hosanna!" is packed with short nuggets of wisdom about the Founder of the Marianist Sisters.
Intermediate	Companions of Adèle (Hardbound) Drawn primarily from the Letters of Adèle and Father Chaminade, 145 biographical sketches are presented.	$25.00
Resource	Marianist Heritage Virtual Tour Slideshow Videos Short slideshow videos of different Marianist Foundation sites. These were created in January 2023 in honor of Founders Month.
Basic	Podcast: "Does Your Cow Give Milk?": A Deep Dive into One of Adele's Letters Episode 19
Basic	Podcast: We're All in This Together: The Marianist Sisters Vocation Fund (Matt Meyers and Linda Zappacosta) Episode 18
Basic	Podcast: Once a Missionary, Always a Missionary (Sr. Columba Yu, FMI) Episode 15
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.