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, …
FamilyOnline February 2024
A Time of Hope Lent is known as a time of sacrifice and repentance, but it is also a time of great hope. These 40 days offer us an opportunity to restore our relationships – with God, our families, neighbors, and the environment. To renew our relationship with God, we must first heal our relationship …
FamilyOnline January 2024
Marianist University Students SEEK the Light When Pope St. John Paul II visited St. Louis in 1999 for a pastoral visit, he told a gathering of young people, “You are children of the light! You belong to Christ, and he has called you by name.” Twenty-five years later, nearly 20,000 participants converged on St. Louis …
FamilyOnline December 2023
Beauty and the Birth of Jesus When Brian Showalter heard about Nativities and the Natural World, University of Dayton’s annual Christmas exhibit at the Roesch Library with more than 100 nativity scenes from 31 countries, he knew it was the perfect activity for his second-grade Cub Scout troop. “I try to make scouting about experiencing …
FamilyOnline November 2023
Table of Life & Faith The hope is you retain the grace of gratitude long after the Thanksgiving leftovers are gobbled and gone. Sometimes, that's easier said than done. The hustle and bustle of the upcoming Christmas season with elves on shelves can challenge the patience of many parents; in contrast, the silent nights of …