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 2026
Good Counsel, Ann Zlotnik
The Beatification of Fulton Sheen, Stephanie Shreffler
The Gift of Archival Teaching, Teresa Saxton
Inspired to Explore Salvation History, Matthew Himes
Active Looking with Annunciation Artwork, Bridget Retzloff
Cincinnati Scholar Donates Treasured Prints, Bridget Retzloff
Announcing 2026 Marian Fellowships, Henry Handley
Lourdes Through the Eyes of a Communication Major, Brookelyn Rice
Art of the Annunciation, Bridget Retzloff
A New Prayer Card Makes Campus Connections, Kayla Harris
A Mirror of All, Grace Long
Windows of Opportunity, Ann Zlotnik
Submissions from 2025
Behind the Scenes: Nativities Throughout the Year, Bridget Retzloff
Fourth Week of Advent, University of Dayton. Marian Library
A Stable Home, Ava Merriman
Third Week of Advent: Printable Ornament and Coloring Activities, University of Dayton. Marian Library
"Seeking Shelter" Around Dayton, Nicole Burkett
Juan Diego's Journey to Sainthood, Austin Cruz
Second Week of Advent: Nativity Set Builder, University of Dayton. Marian Library
What Is a Nativity Set?, Bridget Retzloff
First Week of Advent: A Curator Talk, University of Dayton. Marian Library
Seeking Shelter: Beyond the Stable, Bridget Retzloff
Where Does This Go Now?, Bridget Retzloff
Immersion in American Piety, Jacob Phillips
U.S. Catholic Special Collection Joins the Marian Library, Stephanie Shreffler
175 Years of Marianist Presence, Henry Handley
Turn the Pages of "Tidings", Kayla Harris
A New Home for Special Collections Instruction, Michele Jennings
2026 Marian Fellowships, Kayla Harris
A Gift of Art and History, Stephanie Shreffler
Around and Around with the Spindle Whorl, Michele Jennings
Our Lady of the Chickens, Vincent LoBiondo
The Art of the Egg, Nicole Burkett
A Librarian's Legacy, Henry Handley
Announcing 2025 Marian Fellows, Kayla Harris
A Summer Garden in the Marian Library, Elizabeth Groppe
The Silent Saint, Michelle Schweickart
Pietà: A Mother's Lament, Bridget Retzloff
Woven Interpretations, R. Darden Bradshaw
Juggling in the Glass Center, Nicole Burkett
Vision and Spirit: A Marianist Tradition, Kayla Harris
Gather Around the Marianist Table, Michelle Schweickart
Encountering the "Mirror of Hope", Kayla Harris
"On the ninth day of Christmas …", Bridget Retzloff
Submissions from 2024
The Fourth Week of Advent: Printable Coloring Activities, University of Dayton. Marian Library
The Third Week of Advent: The Courtyard Nativity, Bridget Retzloff
"Las Posadas" in Song and Art, Bridget Retzloff
Printed "While the Holy Virgin Was Giving Birth", Henry Handley
The Second Week of Advent: Music Boxes and a Snow Globe, University of Dayton. Marian Library
The First Week of Advent: Christmas Music Playlists, University of Dayton. Marian Library
"Joy to the World!", Bridget Retzloff
The Powerful Contribution, Giovanna Sarto
"The Holy Rosary", Michelle Schweickart
It's Time for "Tidings", Kayla Harris
Archives Month 2024: Color our Collections!, Michele Jennings
"Mujeres impresoras": Four generations of women printers in Mexico, Henry Handley
Mining for Information in the Marian Library, Rebecca Janzen
2025 Marian Fellowships, Kayla Harris
Images, Imagination, Contemplation, Bridget Retzloff
New Year, New Opportunities, Kayla Harris
The Dormition and the Assumption: Whatever happened to Mary?, Michele Jennings
The Collective Enhances the Collection, Katy Kelly
Enjoying Creation as a Family, Kayla Harris
Take some "Moments with Mary", Ann Zlotnik
Marian Library in the Media 2023-24, Kayla Harris
"Tidings" Earns National Public Relations Award, Katy Kelly
Our Lady of Kazan: Hope of Christian Unity, Emily M. Lawrence
Chalk Art "Guided by the Brilliance of Mary", Michele Jennings
Out of the Vault for Reunion Weekend, Henry Handley
The Day the Sun "Danced", Emma Donnelly
Mary in Zeitoun: Silent Presence, Emma Donnelly
Blue Army: Joining the Ranks of Our Lady, Michele Jennings
Mary's Call at Cana, Emily M. Lawrence
In Perspective: Mary in Catholic Education, Henry Handley
Scan-tastic Tech, Emma Isaac
Making an Impression, Henry Handley
Many Ways of the Cross, One Resurrection, Bridget Retzloff
Skills for a Lifetime, Emma Donnelly, Skyler Donoho, Emma Isaac, and Mackenzie Zlotnik
Mary in America, Kayla Harris (0000-0002-1672-3022)
The Queen of a World of War, Emma Donnelly
Announcing 2024 Marian Fellows, Kayla Harris
Plan a Visit: "Mary in Catholic Education", Michelle Schweickart
A Lesson in Limitless Faith, Emma Donnelly
For the Love of God, Emma Donnelly
2024 Marian Forum, Neomi De Anda and Kayla Harris (0000-0002-1672-3022)
Magi from the East Enter the Nativity Scene, Bridget Retzloff
Submissions from 2023
The Solemnity of the Mother of God, Bridget Retzloff
The Solemnity of the Mother of God, Bridget Retzloff
Nativities on Demand!, Michele Jennings
Nativities on Demand!, Michele Jennings
The Fourth Week of Advent: Printable Coloring Activities, Ann Zlotnik
The Fourth Week of Advent: Printable Coloring Activities, Ann Zlotnik
A Poinsettia by Any Other Name, Bridget Retzloff
A Poinsettia By Any Other Name, Bridget Retzloff
The Third Week of Advent: A Visio Divina Devotion, Ann Zlotnik
The Third Week of Advent: A Visio Divina Devotion, Ann Zlotnik
2024 Marian Fellowships, Kayla Harris
2024 Marian Fellowships, Kayla Harris
The Versatile Virgin Mary, Emma Donnelly
The Versatile Virgin Mary, Emma Donnelly
