Blessed William Joseph Chaminade saw holiness as part of everyone's mission in life. It is a normal part of the Christian life and is a great grace. It is a gift that has been purchased at a great price.
Mother Teresa was "right on" when asked how she felt being acclaimed as being holy around the world, she answered: "Holiness is not a luxury; it is a necessity."
Similarly, Blessed William Joseph Chaminade wrote "we are called to be a people of saints."
Those who followed Father Chaminade have been officially recognized by the Church in many different ways. Here are some of those members of the Marianist family who have been officially recognized by the Church:
Blessed William Joseph Chaminade (1761-1850)
Blessed Brother Carlos Eraña (1884-1936)
Blessed Brother Jesús Hita (1900-1936)
Blessed Brother Fidel Fuidio (1880-1936)
Blessed Father Jakob Gapp (1897-1943)
Venerable Mother Adele de Batz de Trenquélleon (1789-1828)
Venerable Mother Marie-Thérèse Charlotte de Lamourous (1754-1836)
Blessed Father Miguel Leibar (1885-1936)
Blessed Brother Florencio Arnáiz (1909-1936)
Blessed Brother Joaquín Ochoa (1910-1936)
Blessed Brother Sabino Ayastuy (1911-1936)
Servant of God Faustino Pérez-Manglano (1946-1963)
Servant of God Father Domingo Lázaro (1877-1935)
May the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit be glorified in all places through the Immaculate Virgin Mary
