What Marist Brothers does

The Marist Brothers USA Province is a Catholic religious congregation headquartered at the Marist Brothers Center at Esopus, New York, operating as part of the international Marist Brothers of the Schools (FMS) founded in 1817 in La Valla, France by Saint Marcellin Champagnat. The organization's mission is to make Jesus known and loved through the education of young people, especially those most neglected. The USA Province operates or is affiliated with eight Catholic secondary schools across seven states (Archbishop Molloy HS, Mount Saint Michael Academy, Christopher Columbus HS, Central Catholic HS, Saint Joseph Academy, Roselle Catholic HS, Marist HS Chicago, and Marist Catholic HS Eugene), along with Camp Marist in New Hampshire, the Marist Brothers Center at Esopus, Magnificat Farm in Kentucky, Houses of Hospitality, and Communities of Welcome in multiple cities.

The organization runs a portfolio of formation programs including Foundation Stones retreats, Sharing Our Call, Discovering Our Call, and the Marists of Champagnat lay formation program, plus youth programs (Marist Youth, Marist Youth Gathering, Marist Young Professionals), international solidarity initiatives (Three2Six in South Africa, Fratelli Project in Lebanon, Encuentro Project in El Paso-Ciudad Juarez), and ecology programs (Laudato Si Action Plan, Earth Day Weekend). No proprietary technology products are manufactured or sold.

As a non-profit religious order, the USA Province is sustained through a diversified revenue base of donations from individuals and benefactors, tuition and fees from affiliated Catholic schools, and revenue from camp and retreat programming. Governance is provided by an elected Provincial and Provincial Council under the international Superior General and General Council in Rome, Italy. The Province participates in the Arco Norte regional grouping alongside Marist Provinces in Canada, Mexico, Central America, and Colombia.

Name

Marist Brothers

Legal name

Marist Brothers

Website

https://maristbr.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1817

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Marist Brothers USA Province is a Catholic religious congregation operating eight affiliated high schools, retreat and camp facilities, and youth/formation programs across the United States as part of an international order founded in 1817 and active in 82 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Education and Youth Ministry

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Educational Services (61), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Religious Orders & Monastic Communities (Monasteries, Convents) (BPAGAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Ministerial Training Institutes (Clergy Formation) (EDAHAKAE), Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM)

Keywords

• Catholic secondary education
• Youth ministry programs
• Religious vocational formation
• Retreat and camp programs
• Lay Marist spirituality

Headquarters

HQ city

Esopus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization operates as a nonprofit religious institution supported primarily through donations from individuals, parishes, and benefactors. The website features donation options ($25, $50, $100, $200 suggested amounts). Additionally, the MBCE Foundation reached the $1,000,000 fundraising milestone.
2. Educational Tuition and Fees: Marist-affiliated schools charge tuition and fees for Catholic education services. Schools include Archbishop Molloy High School, Mount Saint Michael Academy, Christopher Columbus High School, Central Catholic High School, Saint Joseph Academy, Roselle Catholic High School, Marist High School Chicago, and Marist Catholic High School Eugene.
3. Camp and Retreat Programs: Revenue generated from Camp Marist (Ossipee Lake, NH), Mid-Hudson Valley Camps, and retreat programming at the Marist Brothers Center at Esopus and other facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Marist Brothers USA Province fundamentally delivers Catholic secondary education, youth ministry, retreat and formation programs, residential summer camps, and lay spirituality formation rooted in the Marist charism of St. Marcellin Champagnat. Their core sellable offerings include tuition-based enrollment at affiliated Catholic high schools, registration at Camp Marist summer camp, retreat bookings at the Marist Brothers Center at Esopus, and participation in vocational discernment programs like Foundation Stones and Marists of Champagnat formation cohorts.

Product overview

The Marist Brothers USA Province offers a diverse portfolio of ministries and programs rather than a unified technology product. The core offerings include educational institutions (high schools and colleges), retreat and formation centers (MBCE in Esopus, Champagnat Hall in the Bronx), youth programs (Marist Youth, Marist Youth Gathering, Marist Youth Leadership Camp), young adult communities (Marist Community of Welcome, House of Hospitality), seasonal camps (Camp Marist in New Hampshire), vocational programs (Foundation Stones, Marists of Champagnat formation), and specialized ministries (The Encounter Project border immersion, Three2Six refugee education in South Africa, Magnificat Farm rural ministry). Supporting initiatives include the Laudato Si' Action Plan for ecology and sustainability, Marist Young Professionals network, and Sharing Our Call formation retreats for various professional groups. These programs operate independently rather than as an integrated platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Marist Youth: National youth organization for Marist students in the United States, inaugurated in 2001
• Marist Young Professionals
• Marist Brothers Center at Esopus
• Camp Marist
• Champagnat Hall
• Marist Community of Welcome
• Three2Six Refugee Children's Education Project

Products and services

• Catholic Secondary Education at Marist-Affiliated Schools Tuition-based Catholic secondary education grounded in the Marist charism of St. Marcellin Champagnat, offered at affiliated schools including Archbishop Molloy High School (NY), Mount Saint Michael Academy (NY), Christopher Columbus High School (FL), Central Catholic High School (MA), Saint Joseph Academy (TX), Roselle Catholic High School (NJ), Marist High School (IL), and Marist Catholic High School (OR). Includes faith formation, academic college-prep curriculum, service learning, and youth leadership development for students and families.
• Camp Marist Summer Camp Residential summer camp on Ossipee Lake in New Hampshire offering adventure, friendship, and Marist traditions for children and youth. Hosts the annual Marist Youth Gathering on Memorial Day Weekend.
• Marist Brothers Center at Esopus Retreats Multi-purpose retreat and formation facility on the Hudson River in Esopus, NY hosting retreats, camps, formation programs, and Marist ministry activities. The MBCE Foundation reached the $1,000,000 fundraising milestone supporting these programs.
• Marist Youth Program National youth organization connecting students from all Marist schools in the United States through annual gatherings, including the Marist Youth Gathering held at Camp Marist on Memorial Day weekend. Designed to connect young people to the Marist mission and spirituality.
• Foundation Stones Retreat Week-long retreat at the Marist Brothers Center at Esopus for young men from Marist schools featuring prayer, service, community, and vocational discernment alongside Marist Brothers. Designed to support young men exploring religious vocation.
• Marists of Champagnat Formation Program Formation program for lay women and men and consecrated religious brothers to live out Marist spirituality inherited from St. Marcellin Champagnat, offered in cohort-based gatherings. Now in Cohorts 1-5 with over 100 total members, and growing in Canada.
• Marist Young Professionals (MYP) Network connecting Marists in their 20s and 30s from across the USA for community, prayer, and service activities including service trips, virtual gatherings, and the Marist Young Professionals Podcast featuring Br. Ryan Richter.
• Sharing Our Call Retreat Program Retreat program for various professional groups (nurses, counselors, faculty) to explore Marist vocation, spirituality, and mission through prayer and reflection.
• The Encounter Project Border Immersion Faith-based border immersion program in the El Paso-Ciudad Juarez region offering participants a multi-faceted experience to understand complex immigration issues.
• Three2Six Refugee Children's Education Project Education project in South Africa helping refugee and migrant children access education, build confidence, and discover new opportunities through learning and community, supported by USA Province volunteers.
• Marist Communities of Welcome Residential communities of welcome near universities (Austin, TX and Flushing, NY) offering young adults opportunities for prayer, service, and shared life in Marist spirituality. House of Hospitality locations in Lawrence, MA and Brownsville, TX provide community gatherings and outreach.
• Magnificat Farm Service Center Rural ministry and service center in Jackson, KY hosting groups for service experiences, reflection, and community building. Operated by the Van Cleefs and hosts MYP service trips, Molloy students for Easter service week, and Marist young adult gatherings.
• Laudato Si' Action Plan Province-wide ecological sustainability initiative launched in 2025 to mark the tenth anniversary of Pope Francis' encyclical, with commitments from all USA Marist ministries including the Marist Earth Day Weekend gathering along the Hudson River.
• Marist Earth Day Weekend Annual ecological gathering bringing together student leaders from Marist schools for prayer, science, and reflection on care for creation along the Hudson River.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,400 Brothers serving in 82 countries
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FMSI (Marist International Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFMSI is the Marist International Foundation based in Rome that coordinates global Marist solidarity efforts. USA Province works with FMSI on international projects including Liberia school construction, refugee support in Lebanon, and other developing world initiatives. Andrea Rossi (FMSI Director) and Rita Pala (FMSI Grant Director) visited USA Province in 2025.
• Three2Six Refugee Children's Education ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarist education initiative in South Africa helping refugee and migrant children access education, build confidence, and discover opportunities. USA Province supports through volunteers like Dorothy DeNoto who served as International Marist Volunteer through the program.
• The Fratelli ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarist refugee work operating in Lebanon within warzone conditions. USA Province provides financial and prayer support. Brother Juan Carlos from the project sent gratitude message for recent support from USA Province.
• Marist CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership offering USA Province employees and families a 25% tuition discount on graduate programs and adult undergraduate programs. Bro. John Klein serves as Province Historian with office at Marist College.
• Arco Norte RegioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional grouping of Marist Provinces including USA, Canada, Central Mexico, Western Mexico, Central America, and Norandina. Coordinates shared formation programs, youth ministry (Arco Norte Forum), and novitiate exchanges. USA novices traveled to Colombia for inter-regional formation.
• Marist International Forum on Lay Marist VocationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational forum working on developing and promoting lay Marist vocations. Pete Marti from Miami attended phase 4 meetings in Rome representing USA Province.
• Global Network of Marist SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational network connecting Marist educational institutions across the global Marist world. USA delegates (140 Marist educators) attended 2nd meeting at l'Hermitage, France. Quarterly magazine 'Champagnat Global' launched to serve network.
• Catholic Climate CovenantminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for Catholic youth climate leadership and Laudato Si action. Marist students attended Catholic Climate Summit. Province participates in webinars and programs organized by Covenant.
• Magnificat FarmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerService and retreat center in Jackson, KY operated by the Van Cleefs. Hosts MYP service trips, Molloy students for Easter service week, and Marist young adult gatherings.
• Secretariat of Solidarity (Rome)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOffice within the Marist Institute dedicated to international solidarity efforts. Director Br. Ángel Diego García visited USA Province during Thanksgiving 2023 to coordinate global solidarity initiatives.
• Marist Brothers General House (Rome)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal headquarters of the Marist Brothers Institute. Superior General Br. Ernesto Sanchez and Vicar General Br. Luis Carlos Gutiérrez conduct visits to provinces. General Councilors Br. Joao Carlos do Prado and Br. Ken McDonald served as Link Councilors visiting USA Province.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• De La Salle Christian Brothers: Catholic religious congregation (Brothers of the Christian Schools) founded in 1680 with the same mission of educating young people. Operates La Salle schools across the US, making it the closest analog in operating model, mission, and target audience to Marist Brothers.
• Society of Mary (Marianists): Catholic religious order that operates multiple universities and secondary schools in the US (Chaminade, St. Mary's, Marianist-run schools). Shares Marist Brothers' focus on Catholic education, formation, and youth ministry with a near-identical organizational model.
• Salesians of Don Bosco: Catholic religious congregation dedicated to education and outreach to youth, especially those most neglected. Operates schools, youth centers, and retreat programs with a mission and demographic focus that closely mirrors Marist Brothers' charism.
• Xaverian Brothers: Catholic religious congregation specifically founded for the education of youth. Operates several Xaverian Brothers-sponsored schools (e.g., Xaverian Brothers High School, Malden Catholic), making them a directly comparable religious-order school operator.
• Congregation of Holy Cross: Catholic religious order running multiple secondary schools and universities in the US (e.g., Holy Cross College, Notre Dame). Shares the Marist Brothers' model of vowed Brothers staffing schools and retreat centers with a focus on Catholic education and formation.
• Brothers of the Sacred Heart: Catholic religious congregation dedicated to Catholic education with schools across the US including Brother Martin High School and others. Operates a directly comparable model of Brother-staffed secondary Catholic schools.

Broad incumbents

• Jesuits USA East and Central and Southern Provinces: Largest Catholic religious order operating education ministries in the US with dozens of high schools and universities. While broader in scope than Marist Brothers, they compete for the same Catholic families and operate a comparable school network and formation programs.
• Franciscan Friars (Order of Friars Minor): Large Catholic religious order with parishes, schools, and missions across the US. Operates some schools and retreat centers with a similar faith-formation focus, though broader in scope than Marist Brothers' exclusively education-focused mission.

Regional players

• Archdiocese of New York Catholic Schools: Regional operator of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the New York metropolitan area. Directly competes with Marist-affiliated schools (Archbishop Molloy HS, Mount Saint Michael Academy) for the same Catholic families in the same geography.

Others

• Catholic Charities USA: National network of Catholic social service agencies operating parallel to Marist Brothers' social mission (refugee services, immigration work, hospitality). Comparable nonprofit operating model and donor base, though focused on social services rather than education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Marist Brothers