The Marian Library blog began in 2015 as a medium for communicating about events, research, and materials in the Marian Library. It also shares Marian prayers and devotions and Marian news from around the world. This archive also contains news from the International Marian Research Institute from before its 2021 transition to the Department of Religious Studies in the University of Dayton College of Arts and Sciences.
New blog entries are added to the archive periodically. To read the most recent Marian Library news, see the live blog.
Submissions from 2024
Magi from the East Enter the Nativity Scene, Bridget Retzloff
Submissions from 2023
The Solemnity of the Mother of God, Bridget Retzloff
Nativities on Demand!, Michele Jennings
The Fourth Week of Advent: Printable Coloring Activities, Ann Zlotnik
A Poinsettia by Any Other Name, Bridget Retzloff
The Third Week of Advent: A Visio Divina Devotion, Ann Zlotnik
2024 Marian Fellowships, Kayla Harris
The Versatile Virgin Mary, Emma Donnelly
The Second Week of Advent: A Nativity Village, Ann Zlotnik
Elisabeth’s Gift: The van Mullekom Collection, Michelle Schweickart
The First Week of Advent: Christmas E-Cards, Ann Zlotnik
What Is a Nativity Set?, Bridget Retzloff
Double Trouble, Henry Handley
Archives Month 2023: Taking a Second Look, Michele Jennings
Sharing Glad ‘Tidings’, Kayla Harris
History As It Happens, Michele Jennings
Marianist Origins for October, Henry Handley
St. Francis, Pope Francis, Nativities, and the Natural World, Bridget Retzloff
The Joys of Archival Surprises, Hsuan Tsen
Going Deeper, Jack Mulder
Nursing Madonnas: Treasured Images of Tender Care, Neomi DeAnda
A Pairing of Assumption Art and Poetry, Ann Zlotnik
Water Ways, Ann Zlotnik
Christmas in July, Michelle Schweickart
A is for Anne (and Amulet), Henry Handley
Our Lady of the Marian Library: A Mystery, Melanie Fields
Continuing the Conversation, Kayla Harris
‘Mary and the Sacraments of Initiation’, Maureen Schlangen
Marian Library Under New Direction, Ann Zlotnik
Preserving Ukrainian Culture and Spirituality, Ann Zlotnik
A Vault of the Heart, Elizabeth Grauel
Plan to Visit ‘East Meets West’, Michelle Schweickart
IMRI Graduate to Archbishop, Gloria Falcão Dodd
Charles I, the Controller of Catholicism, Emma Donnelly
Mother Earth, Mother Mary’s Garden, Michelle Schweickart
A Spoonful of Mary, Eve Wolynes
Healing Communities through Art, Angelic Edwards-Rojas
Follow Christ With Mary to Conversion and Reconciliation, M. Jean Frisk
Follow Christ With Mary to the Commending, M. Jean Frisk
Follow Christ With Mary to the Foot of the Cross, Part 2, M. Jean Frisk
Summer 2023 Fellows, Kayla Harris
Follow Christ with Mary to the Foot of the Cross, M. Jean Frisk
Marian Library Milestones, Henry Handley
Follow Christ with Mary, M. Jean Frisk
An Oak Anniversary, Sarah B. Cahalan
Exploring Rituals of Healing, Michelle Schweickart
Making Mischief, Sarah B. Cahalan
‘The Altar in the Garden’, Henry Handley
Juggling, Sarah B. Cahalan
The Juggler Sings, Eve Wolynes
A Convocation of Camels, Ann Zlotnik
Submissions from 2022
Christmas through Crite's Eyes, Sarah B. Cahalan
Bringing Gifts to the Manger, Ann Zlotnik
A Christmas Gift, Sarah B. Cahalan
Enjoy a Story and More!, Ann Zlotnik
Yuletide Worldwide, Mackenzie Zlotnik
Puzzling Gifts for the Second Week of Advent, Ann Zlotnik
A Christmas Conversion, Maddie O’Mahoney
Beginning Advent with Coloring Activities, Ann Zlotnik
The Holy Fool, Vincent Miller
Now Available: Issue 72, Sarah B. Cahalan
Research Sanctuary, Liz Hutter
Embroidery on Exhibit, Henry Handley
Rosary Revelations: The History of Prayer, Alyssa Maldonado-Estrada
IMRI Graduate to Bishop, Gloria Falcão Dodd
A New Rosary Resource, Ann Zlotnik
Marion Stokes and a Collection Connection, Henry Handley and Kayla Harris
Sharing the Spotlight, Grace Huffman
Tomie dePaola Manuscripts, Kayla Harris and Eve Wolynes
‘A Living Library’, Henry Handley
Exhibits for Everyone, Henry Handley
Ready for Students, Ann Zlotnik
Legion of Mary Centennial, Gloria Dodd
Anichini’s Rome, Eve Wolynes
Crickets, Toads and Fairy Tales, Sarah B. Cahalan and John Shaffer
Our Lady's Librarian, Henry Handley
‘Golden’ Holy Cards, Eve Wolynes
Anichini’s ‘Divine Comedy’, Eve Wolynes
Flowers from the Holy Land, Melanie Fields
A Simply Sweet Hail Mary, Ann Zlotnik
Connecting Classroom Learning to Library Employment, Kayla Harris
Mary's Month in Magazines, Sarah B. Cahalan and John Shaffer
A Garden for La Virgen de Guadalupe, Yamilet Perez Aragon
Somber Artwork of the Passion, Melanie Fields
Pysanky for Peace, Shari Neilson
‘A Vision of Art and Faith’, Ann Zlotnik
Stone, Paint, and Wood: Survival Amid Destruction, Eve Wolynes
Pride, Devotion, Persistence, Kayla Harris
First Fellows: Summer in the Marian Library, Maureen Schlangen
Legends of Our Lady of Pochaiv, Melanie Fields
Freedom, Protection, Resistance, Melanie Fields
Many Faces of the Ukrainian Madonna, University of Dayton
To Ukraine, With Love, Melanie Fields
A Brief History of Holy Cards, Maddie O’Mahoney
Looking Toward Lent, Ann Zlotnik
In Stitches, Melanie Fields and Ann Zlotnik
Marvelous Catholic Schools, Shari Neilson
Our Chapel Replicated, Ann Zlotnik
Submissions from 2021
Christmas Coloring Activities, Ann Zlotnik
Sharing the Joy That Is ‘At the Manger’, Ann Zlotnik
