Marist in Europe
being Mary's presence
in the world
We are religious and lay people, women and men who strive follow Christ in the manner of Mary in the Roman Catholic tradition.
The Marist Fathers and Brothers of the Society of Mary in Europe form part of an international religious congregation.
Strength in Unity
In the European Province - uniting communities from Italy, Ireland, Germany, Spain, England, Norway, France and the Netherlands - we respond to the call of Jesus Christ and proclaim the Gospel under Mary's name and guidance.
Putting the Gospel into action for us means thinking, judging, feeling and acting as Mary did, in the culture of Europe today.
What's happening in the Province?
ARC 2026 | Working together for the future of the Society of Mary
In early October 2026, members of the General Administration and Major Superiors gathered at the General House in Rome for the annual ARC meeting.
Together, they reflected on Marist life and mission across the Society, the implementation of the General Chapter’s decisions, vocations, formation, education, restructuring, and other areas of our shared mission.
Mary at Pentecost: a New Painting for Notre Dame de France
Notre Dame de France, the Marist parish in London, had the joy of welcoming a new work of art this September on the theme of Pentecost. The birth of the Church is one of the important Marist thems that inspired our founder, Jean-Claude Colin.
Farewell to Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon
On 12 September, the Feast of the Holy Name of Mary, the Marist Family gathered at the Chapelle des Pères Maristes in Sainte Foy-lès-Lyon to give thanks for generations of Marist who passed through this house. It was the opportunity for the Marist Fathers to hand over the keys of the chapel to Rhône Saône Habitat, the charitable organisation now repurposing the building for social purposes.
YOUR CHANCE TO BE A
MARIST INFLUENCER
Education
Vocations
Marist Laity
Back to the Future
La Neylière is our Marist guesthouse, where our Founder, Fr Colin lived near Lyon, and now welcomes people seeking inspiration in their lives.
Welcoming Pilgrims
on the Camino to Santiago de Compostella, our Marist hostel in Sahagún offers hospitality to people searching for meaning on their journey in life.
City Centre Mission
Notre Dame de France is a church situated in the West End of London, home to the Francophone communities which evangelise in word and action in the city.