Marcellin Joseph Benedict Champagnat (20 May 1789 – 6 June 1840), also known as Saint Marcellin Champagnat, was born in Le Rosey, village of Marlhes, near St. Etienne (Loire), France. He was part of a group of seminarians who conceived and promoted the establishment of the Society of Mary (Marist Fathers).  He was ordained on […]