b'A WITNESS TO THE WORLDIn jubilee festivities across the United States, Marianists honor those who have devoted themselves to know, love and serve Mary.By Jan D. DixonF The contagion I was so impressed with theselunking ninth-grade algebra wasnot one of Marianist Father Jim teaching brothers, says Father Jim, 89.Russells proudest moments. But of a goodI admired them and was attracted toin Gods providential timing, his failure example will their way of life. Shortly after the class,in math led him to a vibrant group of change the he enrolled in the Marianist postulateMarianist Brothers when he enrolled in Ohio and professed first vows inin a summer algebra class at North world. the Society of Mary, a journey thatCatholic High School, a Marianist- began 70 years ago. Blessed Father Williamsponsored school in Pittsburgh. Their Joseph Chaminade For Marianist Father Patrick McDaid,contagious spirit was a life-changer.49, the thought of a religious vocationPHOTO: BEN ROBINSONFather Jim Russell, SM, celebrates his 70th year as a professed Marianist.12 Call 1.800.348.4732'