The second day of our pilgrimage focused on the promise that the 12 seminarians, some of whom had recently been ordained priests, signed at Fourvière in 1816.
Marists
The Founder’s Journey Day 1 of the Pilgrimage: St Bonnet de Troncy – Les Barbery
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the death of our founder, Father Jean Claude Colin a Marist team has organised a pilgrimage in the footsteps of Father Colin to the Marist Places of Origin from 10 to 15 November 2025.
Echoes from the General Chapter: an Experience Pulsing with Hope
The 30th General Chapter of the Society of Mary took place in Nemi, Italy from 16 September – 5 October 2025. For three weeks we lived this mysterious experience called the Chapter, where each one sought the good of our little Society…
God Writes Straight on Crooked Lines
From 19-21 September 2025, the Lay Marists of Germany gathered in Osnabrück in the house of the Missionary Sisters of Mary for their second meeting of the year for a retreat day.
Reflection: A Gracious Choice to Take Part in the Work of Mary
In our Marist tradition we are very familiar with expressions like having a vocation by virtue of a gracious choice or doing the work of Mary.
Memory and Future – Remembering Fr Colin’s Death Today
Memory is part of what it is to be a human being. But today we are all familiar with the image of a finger sliding across the screen…
Journey to the 150th Anniversary of Colin’s Death
“That Works for Me” (Marist Origins Doc 819 § 9) Yesterday and today, serving Christ in the way of Mary.
Novena for the Anniversary of Fr Colin’s Death
This novena is a time of grace, a journey of prayer and reflection to renew our commitment to follow Christ in the way of Mary, just as Fr. Colin envisioned. Join us in prayer…
Sisters on Mission at Notre Dame de France
Sisters Kura and Aquela SMSM are the newest members of the Marist team in London. They share of their first experience arriving in the UK…
General Chapter 2025
The 30th General Chapter of the Society of Mary was held in Nemi, Italy between 16th September to 5th October 2025, with 36 Marist delegates from around the world.
Papal Audience with Capitulants of the Marist Chapter
Capitulants of our General Chapter 2025 were received by Pope Leo XIV in the Clementine Hall, in Vatican City on 18th September.
Celebrating the Feast of “The Holy Name of Mary”
As we commemorate this feast, we are reminded of Mary’s profound influence and her role as a powerful intercessor for the faithful. From the beginning, Marists have seen their relationship with Mary as a sort of covenant with rights and responsibilities on each side.












