To help you along your journey at the University of Dayton, the office for mission and rector offers these resources about the Marianists, the Catholic traditions and character of the University, and our Marianist educational philosophy.

Videos:

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Marianist Heritage Tour of UD Campus

The Heritage of Nazareth

Association of Marianist Universities Speaker Series 2024 - Tim Shaffer 3/11/2024

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Founders of the Marianist Order

Three O'Clock Prayer

Blessed William Joseph Chaminade: His Life and His Legacy

Spectacle

The Marianists History

Catholic

2013 Marianist Heritage Lecture

Documents:

University of Dayton

Common Themes in the Mission and Identity of the University of Dayton

Commitment to Community PDF Pledge

Hard Times on the Hill...origins of UD by Roz Young
PDF Digital Booklet

Educating Faith-Filled Leaders in the Midst of Adaptation and Change: A Short History of the University of Dayton

The Catholic Intellectual Tradition and the Mission of the University: A Continuing Conversation

Marianists

"Characteristics of Marianist Universities" complete document

Individual documents on each characteristic:

Association of Marianist Universities

Marianist Founder's Dinner 2011 Keynote Message by Rev. David Fleming, S.M.
[ PDF ]

"Why Study Mary" by Rev. François Rossier, S.M.
[ MS Word ]

The Marianist Spirit, A Response to the Educational Challenges of Our Time by Rev. Manuel Cortes, SM, 2014 Marianist Lecture

Catholic

"Ex Corde Ecclesiae, Apostolic Constitution of the Supreme Pontiff John Paul II on Catholic Universities"
[ PDF ]

Research:

Marian Library

North American Center for Marianist Studies