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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History of the Constitutions of the Daughters of Mary ImmaculateThis historical snapshot traces the name "Daughters of Mary," Chaminade's system of government for the FMI, and the drafting of the Constitutions for the Marianist Sisters. |
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Relations Between the Institute of the Daughters of Mary and the Society of MaryThe article explores the troubled relationship between the Daughters of Mary and the Society of Mary, following Blessed Chaminade's death. |
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Relations Between the Society of Mary and the Daughters of MaryFather 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. |
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Mother Mechtilde: A Biography of Mère M. Mechtilde Pouilh-Mauriès (1858-1940)Who was the force behind the unity of the Marianist Sisters after expulsion from France? It was Mother Mechtilde. Read the online monograph of this amazing woman . . . who many consider the Second Foundress of the Marianist Sisters. |
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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. |
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Witnesses from the Past, Hope for the Future: A History of the Marianist Family in Times of Persecution and HardshipGabrielle Bibeau, FMI, examines different times under which the Marianist Sisters were forced to operate under dangerous circumstances of suppression and violence, namely, the French secularization of the early twentieth century (which almost wiped out the Sisters), and the First and Second World Wars. |
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Marianist Heritage Virtual Tour VideosIn January of 2023, to honor Marianist Heritage Month, NACMS created eight virtual tours of significant locations in Marianist History. |
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After AdèleThe book fills the gap between Adèle’s death and the suppression of Catholic teaching orders in France at the beginning of the twentieth century. |
$14.00 |
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Suppression of Religious Orders in FranceThis is a fascinating history of what happens when a government promulgates laws promoting anticlericalism. |
$9.00 |