SOCIETY OF MARY (Marianists)
Missionaries of Mary…
Forming Disciples of Christ
The Province of Meribah welcomes you to our website as we share our faith and our vocation as Marianists. We are members of an international Catholic religious congregation of Brothers and Priests, the Society of Mary (Marianists), founded in 1817 by Fr. William Joseph Chaminade. We form communities dedicated to bringing others to Christ, as Mary, our Blessed Mother, did. We seek to grow in holiness as Sons of Mary. Christ is the center of our life as we strive to become more like Him.
We specialize in the education of young people of Long Island, New York, helping them to grow as persons; developing their talents and their faith. We invite you to explore our life and works as you navigate these pages. As you do, you may also contemplate your own faith and perhaps, God may be calling you too!
Embrace Our Marianist Journey of Faith
Welcome to the official website of the Marianist Province of Meribah. We aim to deepen our faith, share it with others, and grow in devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, for the salvation of all. Go ahead, explore our life and mission on this page, and through the links to the right –>. May the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit be glorified through the Immaculate Virgin Mary!
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“To give you a future . . . and a Hope.”
June 1, 2025
FAUSTINO CLUBS RETREAT AT FOUNDER’S HOLLOW
Sixteen young men from Chaminade and Kellenberg Memorial High Schools attended a retreat in mid-August at Founder’s Hollow, the Province of Meribah’s retreat house in upstate New York. All the retreatants were members of the Faustino Club, which consists of high-school boys discerning a vocation to the consecrated life or to the diocesan priesthood. In keeping with this year’s Jubilee of Hope, the theme of the retreat was “To give you a future . . . and a Hope.”
TParticipants explored various scenarios that typically challenge teenage boys (failing a test, getting cut from a team, losing a loved one, etc) and how the virtue of hope can help a young person navigate each of those challenges. The retreatants also attended daily Mass, spent time in Eucharistic Adoration, and prayed Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer with the Marianist Brothers who were with them on the retreat. The retreat even included a trip to the Dutchess County Fair, just for fun!
25th Anniversary of the Beatification of William Joseph Chaminade, Founder of the Marianist Family
September 3, 2025 marks twenty-five years since Pope St. John Paul II proclaimed Fr. Chaminade to be “Blessed” before a multitude of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square.
It is hard to believe that twenty-five years have passed since many of the members of the Society of Mary, Daughters of Mary Immaculate, members of Marianist Lay Communities, the Alliance Mariale, and other faithful friends and Marianist collaborators gathered in Rome to witness Pope St. John Paul II declare that our beloved founder was in heaven with God, Our Blessed Mother, and all the saints and henceforth he shall be called “Blessed.”
As we celebrate this Silver Jubilee, let us give thanks for this great blessing, for the life and vision of Blessed Chaminade, and for the charism that we all have received from God, though him.
You may enjoy reading the letter which the Holy Father sent to Fr. David Fleming, SM, Superior General, (Click HERE) on the occasion of the Beatification. Also, we invite you to join with us in
May the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be glorified, through the Immaculate Virgin Mary.
Blessed Fr. Chaminade, PRAY FOR US!
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POWER TO REDEEM
by Lauren Daigle
This video features a musical performance that explores themes of redemption, grace, and the transformative power of love. Through a series of poignant lyrics, the song expresses how love can heal and restore, emphasizing the pivotal role of faith and sacrifice in achieving freedom from guilt and shame. Key moments in the song really highlight the message of resurrection and new beginnings, inviting listeners to rejoice in their redemption. A wonderful song for the Season of Easter!
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Marianist Province of Meribah
Long Island, New York
