The history of the Barnabites begins in the
16th century

October 31, 1517	February 18, 1533	1545-1563
Martin Luther posts his ninety-five Theses in Wittenberg	Pope Clement VII approves the Order founded by Anthony Mary Zaccaria, the Barnabites	The Council of Trent promotes an internal reformation of the Catholic Church

For a brief overview of the origins of the Barnabites see History 1. For a more extensive presentation see History 2. For an outline of the Barnabites' subsequent history to the present time see Highlights. To know the man the Barnabites call their "holy father," Anthony Mary Zaccaria, see the Founder section and read his Letters and Sermons in the Documents section. To take a virtual tour of Barnabite history visit the Pictures section. Learn the meaning of the Barnabite Logo and see the image of the Madonna every Barnabite holds dear in his room.