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St John Vianney and the First Marists

Part 2 of 2 Introduction Much is known about the relationship between St John Vianney, the Curé of Ars, and Fr Jean-Claude Colin, the Founder of the Society of Mary. This is because Fr Gabriel-Claude Mayet wrote down so much about Fr Colin. Much less is known about Jeanne-Marie Chavoin, the Foundress of the Marist […]

St John Vianney and the First Marists

Part 1 of 2 Texts and Photos by the Editor St John Vianney, the Curé of Ars, received many visits from members of the different Marist branches. He was a good friend to Fr Colin and the Society of Mary. He became a member of the Marist Third Order on 8 December 1846, received by […]