Jean-Claude Colin was the founder of the Marist Fathers – priests and brothers of the Society of Mary. Born at the close of the 18th century in revolution-torn France, Jean-Claude was …

As the father of the blossoming group of missionaries Fr Colin won the affection and respect of the pioneer Marists as the infant Society of Mary, under his leadership as superior general, …

Jean-Claude Colin SM was the founder of the Marist Fathers – priests and brothers of the Society of Mary

Fr. Jean-Claude Colin, SM was the founder of the Marist Fathers of the Society of Mary. He was ordained a priest in 1816 and believed that the Blessed Mother wanted a group of men and …

The still shy Jean-Claude Colin was sent to the parish of his older brother, Fr Pierre Colin, in the village of Cerdon, nestling high in the Bugey mountains in the newly-restored diocese of …

Under the direction of Fr. Colin, SM the Marists expanded their mission and ministry by serving those least capable of helping themselves. This became a Marist trait that helped characterize …

As the father of the blossoming group of missionaries Fr Colin won the affection and respect of the pioneer Marists as the infant Society of Mary, under his leadership as superior general, …

Nov 15, 2024 · The Society of Mary's worldwide community continues to press forward on the beatification and canonization of Founder Fr. Jean-Claude Colin, s.m. Frieze at the Basilica of …

Dec 1, 2020 · Jean-Claude Colin died at La Neylière on 15 November 1875 at the age of 85. Today his giant strides for the beloved Society of Mary inspire young people of the world -- …

Fr Auguste Detours 1837 -1895, was a great researcher and had conducted a private research about Fr Colin. He took copious notes from his questioning of people who had known Colin, …