Bicentennial

Two centuries of shared dedication to the mission of Mary

Daughters of Mary Immaculate
The Marianist Sisters
The Society of Mary
Marianist brothers and priests
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Founded in 1816
by Venerable Adèle de Batz de Trenquelléon
in Agen, France
Founded in 1817
by Blessed William Joseph Chaminade
in Bordeaux, France

With a shared charism and an inborn devotion to community, it was fitting that Marianist religious celebrated their bicentennials together.

The bicentennial celebration was from May 25, 2016, until Chaminade Day, January 22, 2018.

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Bicentennial theme: To know, love and serve

The celebration theme was three verbs that are omnipresent in Marianist text and tradition: To know, love and serve.

These words encompass the dynamic of Marianist spiritual life: To know, love and serve Christ. To know, love and serve Mary. To know, love and serve the Marianist charism.

Bicentennial logos and other resources remain available. Please visit the international Marianist Bicentennial website.