Marianists

The Society of Mary began as a Roman Catholic religious order but soon developed its own attending Adept Chapter, both of which are simply referred to as the Marianists. The Marianists, as their name aptly implies, are especially dedicated to the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus Christ and held by Roman Catholics to be the greatest of human saints. 
Status: Diminished. 
== Facts: ==
-The Marianists were begun by the Society of Mary, which was a Roman Catholic religious order for men and priests. The Daughter of Mary, a separate branch of the Chapter, is for nuns, and finally there are the Lay Marianists who are neither monks, nuns nor friars but are members of the secular workforce. 
-The Marianists may not have the larger numbers of followers like the Jesuits, Dominicans or Franciscans, but what they lack in numbers they make up for in quality. The Marianists have several schools, operating often in areas of economic disparity, and they work hard as a vehicle of ministry and charity. 
-The Marianists also claim one of the largest libraries of Marian text and lore. 
-Naturally, the Marianists are awash with Roman Catholic Adepts, as well as members of the Order of Priests. 
-The Chapter was founded by William Joseph Chaminade, a Priest Adept who survived the anti-clerical riots of the French Revolution. 
-For more info on St. Mary, Mother of God, see Mary. 
== References: ==
-http://www.marianist.com/about
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