Remembering and Celebrating the Fourvière Pledge

“All to God’s greater glory and to the honor of Mary,the Mother of our Lord, Jesus Christ.” (Fourvière Pledge, July 23rd, 1816)

On Jul 23, 1816 twelve Marist aspirants climbed the hill of Fourvière overlooking the city of Lyons to the ancient chapel of the Blessed Virgin.

Here, for centuries, Catholics had sought the intercession of Mary for their future dreams.

The youthful group solemnly pledged to establish the Society of Mary as soon as they could….

We are grateful for your prayers and continued support of the Society of Mary (Marists).