Congratulations to Br Harry Prout from Melbourne, who was recently honoured with the Paul Harris Fellow award at his local Rotary Club's Presidential Changeover Dinner. Named after Paul Harris, the founder of Rotary International, the Paul Harris Fellow is one of Rotary's highest recognitions. It is presented to members and honorary members who have made a significant contribution to Rotary's work and its mission of fostering goodwill and understanding. The citation accompany

On 25 June, Br Terry Orrell passed away in Perth, Australia. Below is an obituary written by Br Darren Burge, the Provincial of the Star of the Sea Province. It is with great sadness that I announce the death of Br Terry Orrell, who died in Perth on the evening of 25 June. In recent days, Terry had entered renal failure associated with the dementia he had lived with for the past two years. He was lovingly cared for by the nursing home staff and faithfully visited by the Brot

When Australian educator Wayne McAuliffe from Marist College Canberra travelled to Puerto Rico, he carried with him more than just his bags. He brought a strong sense of professional curiosity and a desire to explore how the Marist ethos is lived and expressed in different cultural contexts. Last month, Wayne visited Colegio Marista de Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, to gain a deeper understanding of the global reach of the Marist mission and the bonds that unite Marist educators acro

Many members of our Australian Marist family recently embarked on the annual Marist pilgrimage through Italy and France, journeying to places deeply connected to both Marist and Catholic history. The pilgrimage offered pilgrims an opportunity not only to walk in the footsteps of Marcellin Champagnat and the early Marists, but also to reflect on faith, community, and the enduring Marist spirit. Michael Neylan from Marist Life and Mission Formation reflected on the journey and

On 13 August, 52 senior boarders from St Augustine’s College, Cairns, gathered for an evening talk with Br Tony Leon, who spoke on the...

Immersions are a significant part of the school experience in our province. Given the vast area we cover - spanning 11 countries -...

Recently, Marist College Canberra visited St Joseph’s Tenaru in the Solomon Islands for their immersion program, which turned into a...

The Exodus Community in Melbourne celebrated NAIDOC (National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee) Week 2025 from 6 to 13...

From 27 to 29 June, the Marist Association of St Marcellin Australia held its Fourth National Assembly at Marist College Ashgrove,...

Over 60 people came together this year for our annual Family Camp, held at the beautiful Camp Oasis in Mt Evelyn. It was a...