FamilyOnline December 2024
Joy to the World! “Joy to the World” is more than just one of the most famous Christmas carols of all time; it is a song about the second coming of Christ. The verses remind us that Jesus will return to Earth as King, celebrating the joy of God’s faithfulness to His people. The song’s …
FamilyOnline November 2024
Mission: Possible – Youth Now You're probably familiar with the phrase, "It takes a village." The following mission is no different – it requires the whole Marianist Family. This past summer, the General Chapter of the Society of Mary met in Rome, as it does every six years, to discuss issues and plan for the …
FamilyOnline October 2024
Pilgrimage of Listening Proves Lifechanging “Lifechanging. That is the word I heard most often from University of Dayton students who were in Rome during the Synod on Synodality,” said UD Campus Minister Kelly Adamson. Earlier this month, 11 UD students and three faculty members were among more than 120 college youth from across the U.S. …
FamilyOnline September 2024
Marianist-Sponsored High School Garners National Attention An unconventional high school program at St. Mary's South Side Catholic High School in St. Louis, MO, is being touted in Labor Tribune and IBEW publications, Tech Ed Magazine articles, local TV news stories, and most recently, in the National Catholic Reporter. The Marianist-sponsored high school began an elective …
FamilyOnline August 2024
The Society of Mary embarked on a journey to expand its communities of faith to America. This voyage led Marianists across the ocean to the Ohio River, arriving in Cincinnati, OH, in 1849 to take the first step in creating a Province in the U.S.A. Service Work Kicks Off New School Year About 450 incoming …
FamilyOnline July 2024
The Disconnect to Reconnect Most teenagers can’t fathom not having their cell phones in their hands, making TikToks, posting on Instagram, or getting streaks on Snapchat for an entire day, much less a whole week. But Marianist Summer LIFE is all about a different kind of connection. “Being in a space centered around God for …
FamilyOnline June 2024
Do Not Be Afraid To Say "Yes" Sophia Bair "Just like Mary, do not be afraid to say, 'yes.' Have courage because you never know what doors God may open for you," advises 23-year-old Sophia Bair. Sophia said "yes" to participating in a year-long service project through the Marianist Partners in Urban Leadership, Service and …
FamilyOnline May 2024
Graduates of Resilience – Commencements of Hope One of the characteristics of a Marianist education is Adaptation and Change. Many 2024 university graduates had to begin their college journeys adapting to an environment of social distancing and virtual learning while developing skills to create positive change. Commencement speeches everywhere included the challenges students faced. However, …
FamilyOnline April 2024
Earth Day Is Everyday for Marianists Earth Day was celebrated this spring on April 22 with environmental activities across the globe. For the Marianist Family Encounters Project, protecting the planet is a year-round pursuit. The Marianist Family wants to thank all those who devote time and energy to making an ecological difference around campuses and …
FamilyOnline March 2024
Forever Marianist If you stroll around University of Dayton, you’ll inevitably notice a palpable sense of community, intellectual curiosity, and a faith-filled welcoming presence – hallmarks of the Marianist Charism. Marianist Educational Associates But it’s when you shake hands with a Marianist Educational Associate (MEA), one of 127 specially trained faculty and staff at UD, …