Mariological Society of America
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The Mariological Society of America is a Mariological scholarly society dedicated to the study of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Each year the society publishes the proceedings of the annual meeting in Marian Studies, a publication that contains articles addressing a particular theme connected the role of Mary in the spiritual life of the Church. It has a cooperation with the University of Dayton in Ohio. The reports of the society's meetings are carried by Catholic libraries in various universities and institutions and quoted in the major media.
The society was founded in 1949 by Father Juniper B. Carol, O.F.M. and held its first meeting in 1950. It has since held annual meetings throughout the United States.
The society is listed in the Official Catholic Directory as one of the national organizations of the United States Catholic Conference and is sanctioned as a Roman Catholic organization. Yet, the formal position of the society is that although a Roman Catholic society, it is open to discussion and growth in mutual understanding with those of other faith traditions.
The society also cooperates with universities to hold Marian exhibitions.
The society was founded in 1949 by Father Juniper B. Carol, O.F.M. and held its first meeting in 1950. It has since held annual meetings throughout the United States.
The society is listed in the Official Catholic Directory as one of the national organizations of the United States Catholic Conference and is sanctioned as a Roman Catholic organization. Yet, the formal position of the society is that although a Roman Catholic society, it is open to discussion and growth in mutual understanding with those of other faith traditions.
The society also cooperates with universities to hold Marian exhibitions.
External links
- Official website Mariological Society of America