MERMIER RESOURCES

 Servant of God Fr. Peter Marie Mermier is the Founder of MSFS & SCC

The MSFS means "The Missionaries of Saint Francis de Sales" (Also known as Fransalians) 

and the SCC means "The Congregation of the Sisters of the Cross of Chavanod" (Also known as Holy Cross Sisters) 

Fr. Mermier was a French priest and missionary whose life spanned a transformative period in France, marked by the aftermath of the French Revolution and religious indifference, particularly in the Savoie region.

1. Religious Revival: Mermier's efforts centered on restoring faith through parish missions, combating the spiritual apathy widespread during and after the Revolution. His collaboration with Abbé Joseph-Marie Favre laid the groundwork for lifelong missionary work.

2. Missionary Foundations: Mermier's foundation of the Missionaries of St. Francis de Sales was rooted in his dedication to the teachings of St. Francis de Sales, emphasizing love, humility, and service. He also supported the formation of the Daughters of the Cross, helping underprivileged women dedicate their lives to religious service.

3. Foreign Missions: Under Mermier’s leadership, the Missionaries expanded to India, despite numerous challenges such as financial struggles, harsh climates, and illness.

4. Salesian Spirituality: Mermier integrated Salesian virtues like gentleness, charity, and zeal into his mission work. His spirituality was deeply influenced by St. Francis de Sales, and he emphasized these values in both his congregations and personal life.

Write ups about Fr. Mermier

Praying with Fr. Mermier

Some Photos

“Fr. Mermier was inspired by the missionary zeal of St Francis de Sales, the great apostle of Chablais and a great master of spiritual life. Inflamed by the love for God and an intense love for humanity, St Francis de Sales saw in the disfigurement of humans the disfigurements of God himself. He found in the false doctrines, slackening of faith, unfounded fear to draw near to a compassionate God, fragmentation within and among themselves, discrimination in the name of class, gender and positions.” (MSFS Constitution No.5).

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