Lisa Finnie

Marianist Province of the United States

The Society of Mary was founded in France in 1817 by Blessed William Joseph Chaminade. More than 300 Marianist brothers and priests comprise the Province of the United States. They serve in communities and ministries from Honolulu to Puerto Rico and in Eastern Africa, India, Ireland and Mexico. In the United States, Marianists sponsor the University of Dayton in Ohio, St. Mary's University in San Antonio, Chaminade University of Honolulu, 18 high schools, seven parishes and four retreat centers.