On March 25, 2026, we celebrate the Annunciation of the Lord and the Patronal Feast of the Marianist Family under the theme “Mary, way of Hope.” After a Jubilee Year marked by joy and renewal, we continue being “pilgrims of hope,” called to bear witness to the Risen Christ.
On the 25th anniversary of the beatification of Blessed Father Chaminade, we renew our missionary commitment. Mary’s “yes” at the Annunciation opened the way to the Incarnation and became a source of hope for all humanity. Her trusting and generous faith inspires us to welcome the Word and bring it to the world.
As the Marianist Family, in the diversity of our vocations — lay marianists, sisters, brothers, and consecrated women of the Alliance Marial — we want to be hope in action, close to young people, the poor, and all who are seeking meaning. With Mary, we learn to say “let it be done,” to serve with joy, and to become a living source of hope for the Church and the world.
(Published in Marianist Magnificat by the World Council of the Marianist Family)