An electronic newsletter published by the Province Communications Office twice a month.
A magazine published three times a year by The Marist Fathers and Brothers of the US Province.
Giving Tuesday 2025
The Society of Mary (Marists) is honored to participate in this year’s #iGiveCatholic as a part of the annual national day of giving called Giving Tuesday. Our specific fundraising goal for this appeal on December 2, 2025 is $6,000 to assist us in supporting our current ministries.
We generally go about our work as our founder, Fr, Jean-Claude Colin, SM, prescribed, as if “hidden and unknown.” We are not invisible; rather, we are often somewhat conspicuous inside our ministries serving quietly in the way of Mary, who laid aside her own vision, plans and dreams in favor of God’s plan for her. In fact, this is what it means to be a Marist – discerning and accepting God’s plan.
All gifts given to the Marists on December 2nd or during the Advanced Giving Day phase (November 17th – December 1st) will count towards our fundraising goal.
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With gratitude for all of your support for us now and in the past, may God bless you!
Remembering Fr. Colin on the Anniversary of His Death
Today, November 15, 2025, marks the 150th anniversary of the death of Fr. Jean Claude Colin, the founder of the Society of Mary (Marists).
On this anniversary, Marists throughout the world give thanks to God for the witness of this humble and courageous man. Fr. Colin was a gift to the Church, to the Society of Mary and to the whole world.
May Fr. Colin continue to inspire all – to continue the work of Mary: simply, generously and in her gentle spirit. To be Mary’s compassionate presence in our world. We invite you to view the booklet “Jean-Claude Colin Novena – Reflection and Prayer with the Founder of the Society of Mary.”
Pope Leo XIV’s November Prayer Intention
For the prevention of suicide
Let us pray that those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts might find the support, care and love they need in their community, and be open to the beauty of life.
Lord Jesus,
You who invite the weary and burdened
to come to You and rest in Your Heart,
we ask You this month for all the people
who live in darkness and despair,
especially for those struggling
with suicidal thoughts.
May they always find a community
that welcomes them, listens to them, and accompanies them.
Give all of us an attentive and compassionate heart,
capable of offering comfort and support,
also with the necessary professional help.
May we know how to be close with respect and tenderness,
helping to heal wounds, build bonds, and open horizons.
Together may we rediscover that life is a gift,
that there is still beauty and meaning,
even in the midst of pain and suffering.
We are well aware that those who follow You
are also vulnerable to sadness without hope.
We ask You to always make us feel Your love
so that, through Your closeness to us,
we can recognize and proclaim to all the infinite love of the Father
who leads us by the hand to renew our trust in the life You give us.
Amen.
View the November Prayer Intention Pope Video – a global initiative to disseminate the Holy Father’s monthly intentions (Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network).