
About the Province of Meribah
Marianists of Long Island,
New York
The Marianist Province of Meribah on Long Island, New York, is a beacon of faith where consecrated men find purpose and community. We are dedicated to following the Marianist Charism, educating young people through our schools and retreats, fostering a life of devotion, service, and spiritual growth as we take up the mission of the Blessed Virgin Mary, bringing souls to Christ.
May the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit be glorified in all places, through the Immaculate Virgin Mary!

The
Province of Meribah
Meribah was the name of the place in the Hebrew scriptures, where the Israelites, wondering in the desert, found themselves in contention with God. Hungry and thirsty, they cried out for help to the God who, they wondered, may have abandoned them. Alas, the Lord had not abandoned them, in fact it was at Meribah that God made water flow from the rock, and “all the people saw God’s glory.” Yet, it was also a place that symbolizes one’s struggle to come to believe, trust and love the Lord.
At its foundation on August 18, 1976, conscious of our need to constantly renew our faithfulness, and wrestle with our own doubts as we grow deeper in holiness, the Province chose this name for itself as a reminder that faithfulness is an ongoing process of growth and re-dedication through the nurturing of the spiritual life and generous service. Similarly, this same understanding serves as a good motivation for the work of the education of youth, which forms the core of the Province’s mission.

Sons of Mary
“To Make Mary Known, Loved and Served”
Joining in her mission of bringing people to Christ

Understanding our
Mixed Composition
“There is only one Marianist Vocation.”
Lay religious and priests in complimentary vocations

About the Society of Mary throughout the World
Serving God’s People throughout the World
Together, forming “the man who never dies.”

50th Anniversary
Service in a Spirit of Hope, Faith and Gratitude
In 2026, the Province will celebrate its 50th Anniversary
Community Life and Family Spirit
“The Marianist community aims to be an image of the first community of Jesus’ disciples, united with Mary and filled with the Holy Spirit. We give ourselves to community life in order to bear witness to God’s love,
to attain holiness, and to fulfill our apostolic mission.
We form a new family, based on the Gospel of the Lord, in which we share in common prayer, friendship, possessions, work, successes, and difficulties. We aim to make family spirit the distinctive mark of our communities, growing in the characteristics of Mary, particularly her faith, humility, simplicity, and hospitality.” – From the Rule of Life of the Society of Mary (Art. 34-35)
For the religious of the Province of Meribah, the fostering of a community, inspired by faith, animated by mutual service and sharing, and sustained by fraternal concern and compassion, is a key pillar of our life and mission. Like the first community of Jerusalem, having one heart and one soul, we hope to bear witness to the presence of Christ and to show that still today, the Gospel can be lived in all the force of its letter and spirit.
