The Star of the Sea Provincial Council convened in Sydney from 22 to 24 October for its quarterly in-person meeting - one of four held annually across different parts of the Province. The Council currently comprises Br Darren Burge (Acting Provincial), Br Peter Horide (Provincial Delegate to Aotearoa-New Zealand), Br Greg McDonald (Provincial Delegate to Timor-Leste and Cambodia), Br Sefo Une (Country Coordinator for Samoa), Br Graham Neist (Provincial Councillor), and Br Kev

From 13 to 23 September, Champagnat Marists from Aotearoa New Zealand undertook their second annual pilgrimage to Rome, L’Hermitage, and Lyon. It was a deeply moving journey, tracing the footsteps of St Marcellin Champagnat. Along the way, the pilgrims deepened their understanding of the Marist heart and mission, and formed beautiful connections that will last a lifetime, writes Daniel Dungey, Partnership Coordinator for Fiji, Samoa, Kiribati, and Aotearoa New Zealand. Our se

Recently, Br Neville Solomon and Br Paul Bailey made a special journey to Futuna Island, the sacred place where St Peter Chanel was martyred. St Peter Chanel, a Marist Father from France, is honoured as the patron saint of Oceania. He had travelled to Futuna with one of Marcellin Champagnat’s own Brothers from the Hermitage in France - Br Marie-Nizier Delormes. Br Neville Solomon and Br Paul Bailey While St Peter Chanel was tragically martyred, Br Marie-Nizier survived the at

Champagnat Lay Marists from Fiji - Mereoni Matantobua, Arieta Elisabeta, and Joeli Koroiravudi - joined Br Anitelea Fidow and General Councillor Br John Hazelman at the Conference of Major Superiors of the Pacific Islands (CMSPI), held at the Pacific Regional Seminary in Suva, Fiji. Champagnat Marists with the Nuncio and Timothy Radcliff and Sr Maria Cimperman This year’s conference centers around the theme: “Formation in a Synodal Church: Lay, Initial and Ongoing.” It brings

During his recent visit to the islands of Vanuatu, Mark Pauschmann, Executive Director of Province Ministries, was warmly received by the Marist community. In his reflection, he commends the enduring Marist spirit, the commitment of the students at St Michel Technical College, and the strong culture of collaboration that defines the community there. Read more: My visit St Michel Technical College on Santo Island began with a warm welcome from Br Jean Marie Batick. His hospit

Congratulations to our Brothers from Melanesia - Br Mark Kenatsi, Br Cyril Benora, Br Fereole Melteror, and Br Carlvin Rumina - for their recent achievements at Divine Word University, Madang, Papua New Guinea. During a special Mass celebrated by Fr Wilson SVD, Head of Department, three of our Brothers - Br Cyril, Br Fereole, and Br Carlvin - received their Missioning Cross, a significant milestone in their spiritual and academic journey. This ceremony, held annually at Divin

Respected scholar and educator Br Michael Green has been awarded Australian Catholic University’s highest honour - the Doctor of the...

Congratulations to six of our Brothers in temporary profession - Br Clementino Xavier, Br Dionisio Madeira Martins, Br Filomeno Mendonca,...

The Star of the Sea Province is delighted to announce that Br Peter Carroll, its current Provincial, has been elected Superior General of...

In August, Milika Nation, Communications and Engagement Coordinator for Australian Marist Solidarity, visited Timor-Leste. Her time there...

September 3, 2025 marked a new and beautiful chapter in the history of the Marist Mission in Timor-Leste. The first Marist school in the...

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...

On Sunday 24 August, the Aotearoa New Zealand Brothers gathered to celebrate the Jubilees of Brothers Richard Dunleavy (75 years),...

A jubilee is a profoundly meaningful milestone in the life of a religious Brother. It is a celebration that honours decades of dedicated...

From 3 to 6 August, nineteen participants from ten schools in our network in Aotearoa New Zealand took part in the annual Champagnat in...

Recently, the Executive Director for Province Ministries, Mark Pauschmann, visited the beautiful islands of New Caledonia - one of the...

During the mid-year school holiday, the Colégio Marista Lautem teaching staff travelled to Australia to observe some Australian schools...

Last week, the Marist community in the Solomon Islands came together over a shared meal to honour and farewell three young postulants -...

The Marist Province of South Asia has been buzzing with excitement following its recent Provincial Chapter, held in Sri Lanka. At the...

Over the past two weeks, the Pacific islands have been buzzing with activity involving the Marist, who have been traveling from place to...