"Blessed are you, O Virgin Mary, who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled," according to Luke 1:45. These artworks depicting the Visitation are by Margaret Werlinger, Gracie Morbitzer and Sadeo Watanabe (1913-1996), and part of our collections.
In honor of Memorial Day, take a close look at these prayer books and missals used by the armed forces during World War II. The back cover of one features raised beads to help count out the prayers of the rosary. Thank you to all veterans and active service members!
This illuminated miniature depicting Pentecost is from a rare French book of hours (a medieval prayer book) in our collection. Who is kneeling next to Mary in the front? It is St. John — a model for devotion to Mary.
Do you remember the gift of Benjamin Miller prints we mentioned back in March? Allen W. Bernard gave us a wonderful statue as well. Nicole will tell you all about it. https://t.co/IQ3dIigs1U
We have partnered with the @PeaceMuseumDYT to exhibit a selection of our Ukrainian artwork. Visit the museum at 10 N. Ludlow St. in Dayton, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays (and by appointment Tuesday through Thursday).
Connect users to rare and unique materials held in the Marian Library and Special Collections at the University of Dayton Libraries. As Special Collections Access Specialist you will support user services and collection management. Apply today! https://t.co/9b9LBhATzg #LISjobs
Today we celebrate Our Lady of Fatima. This photograph from our collections shows the statue of Our Lady of Fatima as it is carried in procession at the Sanctuary of Fatima around 1955. See more in our collections by visiting https://t.co/R4G11Rfaqr
Do you enjoy preserving history and then seeing it come to life in the classroom, exhibits, and through interactive programs? The University of Dayton Libraries are looking for a University Archivist to join our team of colleagues. Learn more and apply: https://t.co/clHzV4IqXJ
Archbishop Fulton Sheen will be beatified on Sept. 26. Learn about his journey to sainthood and his connection to the Marian Library in this blog post: https://t.co/kGFFWlJjKz
Chaminade is celebrating his birthday with a visit to UD for #1Day1Dayton. His first stop was the Marian Library. If you see him on campus today, wish him a happy birthday! Give now to the Marian Library Fund: https://t.co/rxq7fA47fK
Tomorrow is One Day, One Dayton. Here is just one more example of how giving to the Marian Library Fund can assist faculty and provide hands-on learning for UD students. https://t.co/sG9cf70XrO #1Day1Dayton
The University of Dayton's annual giving day is April 8. Please consider a gift of any size to the Marian Library Fund. https://t.co/trHuwC59TH...& #1Day1Dayton
These holy cards selected from the U.S. Catholic Special Collection are from the early 20th century. They depict moments of the Triduum, beginning with the Last Supper and Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane, leading up to Christ’s Passion and Crucifixion. Now we wait.