St. Mary's University
A CATHOLIC AND MARIANIST LIBERAL ARTS INSTITUTION
Society of Mary (Marianist)

Mission and Identity

The Office for Mission and Identity works collaboratively within the University to ensure the Catholic and Marianist character of St. Mary's.
Catholic Intellectual Tradition Lecture Series:
The Rev. Robert J. Schreiter, C.PP.S., Th.D.

Friday, February 1, 2013


Location: The Whitley Theological Center,
285 Oblate Drive, San Antonio, Texas


3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.


"The Challenge of Charism in a Global World "


The Rev. Robert J. Schreiter, C.PP.S., Th.D., is Vatican Council II Professor of Theology at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. He has spoken and written widely on the mission of the Church, religious life, the challenges of intercultural living, globalization and reconciliation. He served as consultant on intercultural communication to the Secretariat of Cultural Diversity of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. He is also involved in international peace building. Among his many books are Constructing Local Theologies.

Marianist Mission

Empowered by the Holy Spirit and inspired by the dynamism of Blessed Chaminade's charism, we - brothers and priests - vowed religious in the Marianist Family, live in community as equals. Through lives of prayer and Gospel service, we dedicate ourselves to the following of Jesus Christ, Son of God become Son of Mary. Wherever we are sent, we invite others to share in Mary's mission of making Christ present in every age and culture by forming persons and communities of apostolic faith that advance justice and reconciliation. Committed to education, we minister with youth and in solidarity with the poor.

St. Mary's Mission

St. Mary's University, as a Catholic Marianist University, fosters the formation of people in faith and educates leaders for the common good through community, integrated liberal arts and professional education, and academic excellence.

What is a Marianist Education?

The Society of Mary accepted the document "Characteristics of Marianist Education" in 1996. The purpose of the document is to articulate the common elements of Marianist educational philosophy and spirit. The five elements that characterize the Marianist approach to education are:

  • Educate for formation in faith
  • Provide an integral quality education
  • Educate in the family spirit
  • Educate for service, justice and peace
  • Educate for adaptation and change



Daily Scripture  

1 John 2:24-25
Let what you heard from the beginning abide in you. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, then you too will abide in the Son and in the Father. And this is the promise that he made to us--eternal life.

Who We Are

A service-oriented, academic and spiritual community boasting a 13-1 student-to-faculty ratio

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San Antonio, Texas 78228
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