Society of Mary (Marists)

Society of Mary
Societas Mariæ (Latin)
AbbreviationS.M.
NicknameMarist
Formation29 April 1836 (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
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

The Society of Mary (Latin: Societas Mariæ), better known as the Marists, is a Catholic religious congregation of pontifical right. Founded in Cerdon, France, by 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).

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