The Historical Growth and Development of the Marist Brothers in the United States
Brother Martin Thomas, F.M.S.

To the dedicated religious who brought the
Marist Apostolate to the United
States and to those who helped
it develope, expand, and prosper.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface
v
Chapter 1 The Origin of the Marist Brothers Biography of the Founder Founding of the Institute in 1817 The Society of Mary Historical Growth, 1840-1960 Missionary Apostolate, 1936-1961	1
Chapter 2 The Pioneering Period, 1885-1011 Bro. Cesidius, Adm., 1885-1903 Bro. Felix Eugene's Adm., 1903-1905 Bro. Angelicus' Adm., 1905-1907 Bro. Zephiriny's Adm., 1907-1909 Bro. Ptolemeus' Adm., 1909-1911	10
Chapter 3 The Reorganization Period, 1911-1931 Bro. Ptolemeus' Adm., 1911-1914 Bro. Heribert's Adm., 1914-1916 Bro. Dacianus' Adm., 1916-1918 Bro. Heribert's Adm., 1918-1922 Bro. Leo's Adm., 1922-1931	22
Chapter 4 The Transition Period, 1931-1953 Bro. Henry Charles, Adm., 1931-1937 Bro. Paul Stratonic, Adm., 1937-1942 Bro. Louis Omer's Adm., 1942-1948 Bro. Thomas Austin's Adm., 1948-1953	32
Chapter 5 The Expansion Period, 1953-Present Bro. Linus William's Adm., 1953-1959 Bro. John Lawrence's Adm., 1959- Bro. Linus William's Adm., 1959-	45
Chapter 6 Brief Histories of Marist Communities New York Metropolitan Area Poughkeepsie Area The South New England Area Canadian Communities The Philippine Mission District The Japanese Mission Territory	61
Conclusion	99
Appendix A	100
Appendix B	101
Appendix C	104
Appendix D	105
Appendix E	120
Appendix F	122
Appendix G	123
Appendix H	124
Appendix I	126
Appendix J	127
Appendix K	129
Bibliography	130
Supplemental Data

last updated on June 9, 2004