FamilyOnline April 2025
From Newspapers to New Opportunities - The Power of Volunteering A dedication to recycling led to a passion Bro. Joseph Markel didn’t even know he possessed – one that is also improving his quality of life. “I would regularly visit the Animal Protective Association (APA) of Missouri to drop off old newspapers to be used …
FamilyOnline March 2025
Almsgiving: A Pillar of Lent Across Marianist Schools For many, Lent is a time for almsgiving. While many of our Marianist-sponsored schools participate in acts of giving back all year round, this time of year lends itself to focusing on unique ways to show compassion. “I’m excited to see our high schools and universities continuing …
FamilyOnline February 2025
Lenten Resources There is no better time to reconnect with or deepen one’s faith than Lent, which begins on March 5 this year. As Ash Wednesday draws near, many wonder what to “give up” for Lent, but it’s also a time to recommit to your faith, focusing on reflection, repentance, and reconciliation. It’s a time …
FamilyOnline January 2025
Offering Hope Amid Ashes A tidal wave of furious flames ravaging cities, “go bags” prepared but no clear destination in sight, devastation escalating, and loss of life reported daily, if not hourly. This is not a scene from a Hollywood horror action film; it is the harsh reality of many in California, including members of …
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 …