The Society of Mary, better known as the Marists, is a Catholic religious congregation of pontifical right. Founded in Cerdon, France, by Jean-Claude Colin, the Society of Mary was recognized by an ap
Venerable Jean-Claude Colin, founder of the Society of Mary
Saint Peter Chanel, patron saint of Oceania.
Saint Marcellin Champagnat founder of the Marist Brothers.
John Vianney was a French Catholic priest and member of the Third Order of Mary who is often referred to as the Curé d'Ars. Canonized a saint in 1925, he is known for his priestly and pastoral work in
Society of Mary (Marists)
…obtained its approval by Rome on December 5, 1850. The third order aims to be a school of perfection. The best known member of the Marist Third Order is Jean-Marie Vianney, who joined it on December 8, 1846. Marists present their spirituality and their way of living through a series of expressions, images and symbols…
A statue of Saint John Vianney was installed in the newly renovated sanctuary at St. Catherine of Siena Parish Church, Trumbull, Connecticut, on 24 March 2019.
The body of Saint John Mary Vianney, entombed above the main altar in the Basilica at Ars, France. The face is covered with a wax mask.
Statue of Jean-Marie Vianney in the church of a small village in France
A statue of Saint John Vianney is visible on the left side of the photo.