Society of Mary (Marists)

Society of Mary
Societas Mariæ (Latin)[1]
AbbreviationS.M.
NicknameMarist
Formation29 April 1836; 188 years ago (29 April 1836)
FounderFr. Jean-Claude Colin
Founded atLyon, France
TypeCatholic religious congregation
Location
  • General Motherhouse
    Villa S. Maria, Via Alessandro Poerio 63, 00152, Rome, Italy[2]
Region served
Worldwide
Motto
Latin:
Sub Mariae Nomine
English:
Under Mary's Name
Fr John Larsen
Main organ
SMbulletin
Parent organization
Catholic Church
Websitewww.maristsm.org
Venerable Jean-Claude Colin, founder of the Society of Mary

The Society of Mary (Latin: Societas Mariæ), better known under the name Marist, is a religious congregation under pontifical right.

Born in Cerdon (France) under the leadership of Jean-Claude Colin, the Society of Mary was recognized by an apostolic brief on April 29, 1836 and is made up of several branches (fathers, brothers, sisters, third order). Marists are religious but not monks.

  1. ^ "Society of Mary (S.M.)".
  2. ^ "Society of Mary (S.M.)".