Susan Buckley is a Lay Marianist living in Dublin, Ireland where the Marianist Family has had a presence since 1967. She stopped by NACMS while visiting Dayton in September 2023 and sat down with us for an interview. In this episode, Susan shares about her engagement in a virtual Lay Marianist Community with others in the United States and her experience at the 2023 International Lay Marianist Assembly in Madrid. She also sheds light on what it is like to be a Lay Marianist in Ireland amid the current context of the Catholic Church there.Follow the North American Center for Marianist Studies on Instagram and Facebook - @ThisIsNACMS.Visit our website for access to all our resources, including e-publications, our bookstore, programming and more.Recorded on 14 Sept 2023. Hosted and edited by Mike Bennett, Media Administrator for the North American Center for Marianist Studies (NACMS).Music: “Travel Light” by Jason Shaw (used with permission via Creative Commons License; see more of his work at http://audionautix.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In June 2024 Tom Mengler will conclude twelve years of serving as the President of St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas and Winston Erevelles will begin his tenure as the University’s President. This episode provides a brief inside look into their lives. They each share how they came to the Marianist Family, how the Charism has impacted their lives, how they have seen the Charism at work through their work and leadership at St. Mary’s and the significance of Marianist Universities amid Catholic Higher Education.Resources mentioned in this episode include:Characteristics of Marianist EducationCharacteristics of Marianist UniversitiesCharacteristics of Marianist AdministrationSee a transcript of this podcast episode here.Follow the North American Center for Marianist Studies on Instagram and Facebook - @ThisIsNACMS.Visit our website for access to all our resources, including e-publications, our bookstore, programming and more.Recorded on 1 March 2024. Hosted and edited by Mike Bennett, Media Administrator for the North American Center for Marianist Studies (NACMS).Music: “Travel Light” by Jason Shaw (used with permission via Creative Commons License; see more of his work at http://audionautix.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Al Prendergast has been a Lay Marianist since he took the vow of stability in 1970. Sr. Laura Leming, FMI made first vows as a Marianist Sister in 1978 and, later, also took the vow of stability. They each participated in MSP 2.0 in 2019-2020 which focused on the topic of “Marianist Stability: Rooted Presence.” In this episode, Al and Sr. Laura share their historical and sociological research on the vow of stability and reflect on what this vow has meant in their lives. Their stories can significantly influence our understanding of how the Marianist Charism empowers us to remain committed to birthing Christ in our world today by sharing the Marianist Charism with others and standing firm amid life’s challenges.Read Al’s research paper entitled “Marianist Vow of Stability and the Marianist State” under e-publications on our website.See a transcript of this podcast episode here.Follow the North American Center for Marianist Studies on Instagram and Facebook - @ThisIsNACMS.Visit our website for access to all our resources, including e-publications, our bookstore, programming and more.Recorded on 23 Oct 2023. Hosted and edited by Mike Bennett, Media Administrator for the North American Center for Marianist Studies (NACMS).Music: “Travel Light” by Jason Shaw (used with permission via Creative Commons License; see more of his work at http://audionautix.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meghann Naveau and Nancy Woeste are Lay Marianists serving on the Dayton Marianist Family Council and have been part of the Queen of Apostles Community (or QAC) which transitioned from a non-territorial Marianist parish to a Lay Community on January 1, 2024. They share about their experiences of serving on the temporalities committee of the Dayton Marianist Family Council and how that engagement positioned them to help the Marianist Family respond to needs within the City of Dayton. They also share about the impact the Marianist Family has had on their lives and some upcoming steps for the Dayton Marianist Family to enhance their engagement in solidarity initiatives in the Dayton area. Tune in and be inspired to think about how the Marianist Family is calling you to be a catalyst for solidarity and the common good in your local context.Learn more about the Dayton Marianist Family Council.Learn more about the Mission of Mary Cooperative and the Dakota Center, two of the Dayton Marianist Family’s Solidarity Initiatives that are briefly mentioned in this episode.See a transcript of this episode here.Follow the North American Center for Marianist Studies on Instagram and Facebook - @ThisIsNACMS.Visit our website for access to all our resources, including e-publications, our bookstore, programming and more.Recorded on 6 Dec 2023. Hosted and edited by Mike Bennett, Media Administrator for the North American Center for Marianist Studies (NACMS).Music: “Travel Light” by Jason Shaw (used with permission via Creative Commons License; see more of his work at http://audionautix.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sr. Nicole Trahan, FMI professed first vows of June of 2008 and serves as the Vocation Director for the Daughters of Mary Immaculate amongst many other professional roles. In this episode of Sharing Our Marianist Stories, Sr. Nicole shares about her experience in Nairobi, Kenya as a participant in the Nazareth Program, a formation program for emerging formators within the Marianist Family. After giving a brief framework of the program itself, Sr. Nicole describes the dynamic of community that developed amongst the program’s participants, how that sense of community was impacted by the diversity within the group, and how this experience fuels her ministry and her hopes for the Marianist Family.Follow the North American Center for Marianist Studies on Instagram and Facebook - @ThisIsNACMS.Visit our website for access to all our resources, including e-publications, our bookstore, programming and more.See a transcript of this episode here.Recorded on 6 Nov 2023. Hosted and edited by Mike Bennett, Media Administrator for the North American Center for Marianist Studies (NACMS).Music: “Travel Light” by Jason Shaw (used with permission via Creative Commons License; see more of his work at http://audionautix.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura Koonce and Jon Watase are two staff members at Saint Louis School in Hawaii, a Marianist school serving boys in kindergarten through twelfth grade. In this episode of Sharing Our Marianist Stories they share about the impact of the agricultural program that Jon helped establish, how their lives have been impacted by the Marianist Family, and their experience of the 2023 Lay Marianist Assembly in St. Louis. Their insights about 'Āina-Based Learning in relation with the agricultural program at Saint Louis School are substantive reminders of the responsibility we all have to be good stewards of the Earth.Learn more about Saint Louis School.See a transcript of this episode here.Follow the North American Center for Marianist Studies on Instagram and Facebook - @ThisIsNACMS.Visit our website for access to all our resources, including e-publications, our bookstore, programming and more.Recorded on 17 July 2023. Hosted and edited by Mike Bennett, Media Administrator for the North American Center for Marianist Studies (NACMS).Music: “Travel Light” by Jason Shaw (used with permission via Creative Commons License; see more of his work at http://audionautix.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ann Mueller has been connected to the Marianist Family since 1988 when she began working for the Society of Mary’s Province of St. Louis. In this episode of Sharing Our Marianist Stories, Ann gives an insider’s view of what it’s like to work for the Society of Mary. She shares how her work with the Society of Mary impacted her spiritual life and reflects on the experience of working for the Marianists before and after the merger of provinces in 2002, which resulted in the inauguration of the Society of Mary’s US Province.In this episode Bro. Tim Phillips, SM, NACMS’ Marianist Scholar in Residence, provides some background on the significance of a Province and how the Society of Mary’s provincial structure in America has evolved over time.See a transcript of this episode here.Follow the North American Center for Marianist Studies on Instagram and Facebook - @ThisIsNACMS.Visit our website for access to all our resources, including e-publications, our bookstore, programming and more.Recorded on 15 July 2023. Hosted and edited by Mike Bennett, Media Administrator for the North American Center for Marianist Studies (NACMS).Music: “Travel Light” by Jason Shaw (used with permission via Creative Commons License; see more of his work at http://audionautix.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marianist PULSE, a postgraduate year of professional non-profit service rooted in the Marianist Charism, has had an impact on numerous individuals and communities. In this episode, Abby Shahady, Ani Artero, and Dominic Sanfilippo share their stories of discerning, engaging in and completing a year of service with Marianist PULSE. Each of these PULSE alums share the impact the program had on their engagement with the Marianist Family, their sense of their vocation, and their personal growth. They conclude this episode with their own wisdom and encouragement for those who are discerning applying to PULSE.To learn more about Marianist PULSE visit: https://www.marianist.com/PULSE and e-mail PULSE@marianist.us.See a transcript of this episode here.Follow the North American Center for Marianist Studies on Instagram and Facebook - @ThisIsNACMS.Visit our website for access to all our resources, including e-publications, our bookstore, programming and more.Recorded on 30 Oct 2023. Hosted and edited by Mike Bennett, Media Administrator for the North American Center for Marianist Studies (NACMS).Music: “Travel Light” by Jason Shaw (used with permission via Creative Commons License; see more of his work at http://audionautix.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Catholic Church’s annual celebration of National Vocation Awareness Week, during the first week of November, promotes and celebrates vowed religious life. In recognition of this celebration, Bro. Mark Motz, SM and Sr. Rose Rucoba, FMI share their stories of discerning and living vowed religious life within the Marianist Family. Their stories highlight significant influences in their discernment journeys, the blessings and challenges of vowed religious life, their current ministries, and their hopes for the future of the Marianist Family.To learn more about discerning and becoming a Marianist Brother, Priest, or Sister, visit the Marianist Vocations website and email the Marianist Vocations office.See a transcript of this episode here.Follow the North American Center for Marianist Studies on Instagram and Facebook - @ThisIsNACMS.Visit our website for access to all our resources, including e-publications, our bookstore, programming and more.Recorded on 3 Oct 2023. Hosted and edited by Mike Bennett, Media Administrator for the North American Center for Marianist Studies (NACMS).Music: “Travel Light” by Jason Shaw (used with permission via Creative Commons License; see more of his work at http://audionautix.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bro. Bob Moriarty, SM has been professed with the Society of Mary for over sixty years and now lives in community in Philadelphia, PA. In this episode of Sharing Our Marianist Stories, Bro. Bob shares about his journey with the Society of Mary, professional experience in parish ministry, vision for the Marianist Family in parishes, and The Best of Quest, a resource he developed that NACMS has published. Learn more about Bro. Bob and how the mantra of “expecting excellence” has impacted his life from his years at Chaminade High School in Mineola, NY in the mid 1950s until now.The Best of Quest and a version of the presentation Bro. Bob references from the most recent Lay Assembly are available under e-publications on our website.See a transcript of this episode here.Follow the North American Center for Marianist Studies on Instagram and Facebook - @ThisIsNACMS.Visit our website for access to all our resources, including e-publications, our bookstore, programming and more.Recorded on 14 Sep 2023. Hosted and edited by Mike Bennett, Media Administrator for the North American Center for Marianist Studies (NACMS).Music: “Travel Light” by Jason Shaw (used with permission via Creative Commons License; see more of his work at http://audionautix.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marceta Reilly has a long tenure of familiarity and engagement with the Marianist Family. Jeri Albright came to know the Marianists as a result of her friendship with Marceta. In this episode of Sharing Our Marianist Stories, Jeri and Marceta share their experience as Lay Marianists living near Topeka, Kansas, where there aren’t many Marianists. Marceta and Jeri share the origin story of the Harvest Prayer Marianist Lay Community, the impact the community has had on their lives, and the community’s impact on their Catholic Parish.See a transcript of this episode here.Follow the North American Center for Marianist Studies on Instagram and Facebook - @ThisIsNACMS.Visit our website for access to all our resources, including e-publications, our bookstore, programming and more.Recorded on 20 July 2023. Hosted and edited by Mike Bennett, Media Administrator for the North American Center for Marianist Studies (NACMS).Music: “Travel Light” by Jason Shaw (used with permission via Creative Commons License; see more of his work at http://audionautix.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In celebration of the Marianist Social Justice Collaborative’s (MSJC) 25th Anniversary, Sarah Gray moderated a panel of current volunteers serving on the MSJC’s Issue Teams. Maureen O’Rourke (Racial Justice Team), Ish Ruiz (LGBTQ+ Initiative Team), and Julia Love (Adele Social Justice Team) share their passion for social justice, the MSJC’s impact, and their hopes for the future of the MSJC. This episode compliments our previous episode that explored the MSJC’s origins and history.  All resources mentioned in this podcast, and more, can be found on the Marianist Social Justice Collaborative’s website.See a transcript of this episode here.Follow the North American Center for Marianist Studies on Instagram and Facebook - @ThisIsNACMS.Visit our website for access to all our resources, including e-publications, our bookstore, programming and more.Recorded on 13 September 2023. Hosted and edited by Mike Bennett, Media Administrator for the North American Center for Marianist Studies (NACMS).Music: “Travel Light” by Jason Shaw (used with permission via Creative Commons License; see more of his work at http://audionautix.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bro. Jesse O'Neill, SM has been a Marianist Brother for over 25 years and is the Assistant for Education on the Provincial Council for the Society of Mary. In this episode, Bro. Jesse shares about his first exposure and discernment with the Marianists. He gives a glimpse into his role on the Provincial Council and a few of the programs and institutions within the Office of Education including Mother Seton Academy in Baltimore, Maryland, the Marianist EXCEL Program, and Mary's Lead. Bro. Jesse also shares his thoughts on Marianist Leadership and his hopes for collaboration within the Marianist Family.To learn more, visit the websites for :Mother Seton AcademyMarianist EXCELSee a transcript of this episode here.Follow the North American Center for Marianist Studies on Instagram and Facebook - @ThisIsNACMS.Visit our website for access to all our resources, including e-publications, our bookstore, programming and more.Recorded on 21 July, 2023. Hosted and edited by Mike Bennett, Media Administrator for the North American Center for Marianist Studies (NACMS).Music: “Travel Light” by Jason Shaw (used with permission via Creative Commons License; see more of his work at http://audionautix.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This special episode is a joint production between NACMS and the Marianist Social Justice Collaborative (MSJC) who is celebrating their 25th anniversary this year. This podcast is a recording of a Zoom conversation that took place between MSJC Director Sarah Gray and three people who were present at MSJC's foundation: Sr. Leanne Jablonski, FMI; Jim Vogt; and Fr. Ted Cassidy, SM. These three Marianists reflect on the origins of MSJC, its accomplishments over the years, and how it has been a model of collaboration in the Marianist Family.For more information, explore the NACMS website or MSJC's website at marianistsjc.netSee a transcript of this episode here.Follow the North American Center for Marianist Studies on Instagram and Facebook - @ThisIsNACMS.Visit our website for access to all our resources, including e-publications, our bookstore, programming and more.Hosted by Gabby Bibeau from the North American Center for Marianist Studies (NACMS). Editing by Gabby Bibeau. Music: “Travel Light” by Jason Shaw (used with permission via Creative Commons License; see more of his work at http://audionautix.com/). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Patti and Gabby interview each other about their time at NACMS as they prepare to transition to new endeavors: retirement for Patti and PhD work for Gabby. Tune in to hear them share about highlights from their NACMS career, which Founder inspires them the most, and their future plans.See a transcript of this episode here.Follow the North American Center for Marianist Studies on Instagram and Facebook - @ThisIsNACMS.Visit our website for access to all our resources, including e-publications, our bookstore, programming and more.Hosted by Patti Gehred and Gabby Bibeau from the North American Center for Marianist Studies (NACMS). Recorded 14 Feb 2023. Editing by Gabby Bibeau. Music: “Travel Light” by Jason Shaw (used with permission via Creative Commons License; see more of his work at http://audionautix.com/). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Sharing Our Marianist Stories, Gabby Bibeau sits down with Brother David Betz to talk about his role as the promoter of the Marianist Saints in the United States. They talk about who are the Marianist religious and lay people on the path to sainthood, the process of canonization, and the possibility of a US-born Marianist having their cause introduced. Want to learn more about the Marianists on the way to sainthood? Here's some resources below to get you started. To read Bro. David's "Marianist Moment" essays, subscribe to the monthly Family Online newsletter on Marianist.comYoutube documentary on the Marianist MartyrsMarianist Martyrs of MadridThings Marianist: Who are the Marianist Saints?Marianist Martyrs of Ciudad RealBlessed Jakob Gapp, MarianistLike Jesus, He Gave His Life Protecting His People: Brother Miguel Ángel QuirogaMaybe God Will Speak to Me: Faustino Perez-ManglanoSee a transcript of this episode here.Follow the North American Center for Marianist Studies on Instagram and Facebook - @ThisIsNACMS.Visit our website for access to all our resources, including e-publications, our bookstore, programming and more.Hosted by Patti Gehred and Gabby Bibeau from the North American Center for Marianist Studies (NACMS). Recorded on 14 March 2023. Editing by Gabby Bibeau. Music: “Travel Light” by Jason Shaw (used with permission via Creative Commons License; see more of his work at http://audionautix.com/). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patti Gehred and Gabby Bibeau are excited to share this interview with Brother Andrew Kosmowski and Teresa Trimboli, who are the very talented (and very hard working!) librarians at NACMS. Listen to them talk about the history of the library, its importance for Marianist studies, and share some fun facts about rare items in the collection.Send your reference questions to Brother Andrew or Teresa by emailing them: kosmowskia1@udayton.edu and trimbotz@udayton.edu.See a transcript of this episode here.Follow the North American Center for Marianist Studies on Instagram and Facebook - @ThisIsNACMS.Visit our website for access to all our resources, including e-publications, our bookstore, programming and more.Hosted by Patti Gehred and Gabby Bibeau from the North American Center for Marianist Studies (NACMS). Editing by Gabby Bibeau. Recorded 16 November 2022. Music: “Travel Light” by Jason Shaw (used with permission via Creative Commons License; see more of his work at http://audionautix.com/). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patti Gehred and Gabby Bibeau are excited to share this interview with Fr. Quentin Hakenewerth that follows up on a previous podcast episode with Rob Brodrick, which heavily featured this quote by Fr. Quentin: "The quality of our presence is more important than our work." Fr. Quentin elaborates more on this quote in this episode, as well as touching on what Marianist presence is and how it is articulated by Fr. Chaminade.You can find Fr. Quentin's book "A Manual of Marianist Spirituality" at the NACMS online bookstore here: https://nacms.org/node/54See a transcript of this episode here.Follow the North American Center for Marianist Studies on Instagram and Facebook - @ThisIsNACMS.Visit our website for access to all our resources, including e-publications, our bookstore, programming and more.Hosted by Patti Gehred and Gabby Bibeau from the North American Center for Marianist Studies (NACMS). Recorded via Zoom Conferencing. Recorded 24 May 2022. Editing by Gabby Bibeau. Music: “Travel Light” by Jason Shaw (used with permission via Creative Commons License; see more of his work at http://audionautix.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In line with the tradition of praying the Stations of the Cross during Lent, NACMS is offering these guided reflections on what we are calling the Stations of Easter, each one reflecting on a different moment in the Easter season. Tune in each Saturday in Easter for a new Station and accompanying reflection. We hope these reflections will guide us in our journey into the mystery of the Resurrection of Jesus and our relationship with Him. See a transcript of this episode here.Follow the North American Center for Marianist Studies on Instagram and Facebook - @ThisIsNACMS.Visit our website for access to all our resources, including e-publications, our bookstore, programming and more.Hosted by Gabby Bibeau and Tom Redmond, SM from the North American Center for Marianist Studies (NACMS). Stations developed and written by Tom Redmond, SM. Narrated by Gabby Bibeau and Bro. Tom Redmond. All music used with permission under Creative Commons License. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In line with the tradition of praying the Stations of the Cross during Lent, NACMS is offering these guided reflections on what we are calling the Stations of Easter, each one reflecting on a different moment in the Easter season. Tune in each Saturday in Easter for a new Station and accompanying reflection. We hope these reflections will guide us in our journey into the mystery of the Resurrection of Jesus and our relationship with Him. See a transcript of this episode here.Follow the North American Center for Marianist Studies on Instagram and Facebook - @ThisIsNACMS.Visit our website for access to all our resources, including e-publications, our bookstore, programming and more.Hosted by Gabby Bibeau and Tom Redmond, SM from the North American Center for Marianist Studies (NACMS). Stations developed and written by Tom Redmond, SM. Narrated by Gabby Bibeau and Bro. Tom Redmond. All music used with permission under Creative Commons License. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.