From Holy Week celebrations in our communities to qualifying for the national school sports finals, Pasifika continues to buzz with excitement and activity. Read on to discover the latest updates from Pasifika. Holy Week Begins with Palm Sunday Celebrations in the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu At St Michel Technical College in Vanuatu, the Marist Brothers, parishioners, and members of the wider Marist community processed with palms and joined in prayer, uniting young people an

The re-establishment of the Marist Brothers’ community in Port Moresby has already borne fruit, with the launch of a new outreach initiative that serves vulnerable children on the city’s streets by providing packaged meals regularly. The idea for the ministry emerged during discussions in 2025, as the Brothers began discerning the shape of their mission ahead of their planned return in 2026. While education remains central to Marist life, the growing needs of children living

St Joseph’s College, Samoa, was honoured to welcome back The Honourable La’aulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Fosi Schmidt, Prime Minister of Samoa and proud Old Boy of the College, during his recent visit. The Prime Minister with Brothers David and Kevin Returning to the very campus where he once served as Head Boy, the Prime Minister spoke warmly of his formative years at St Joseph’s, describing how the Marist Brothers and his teachers helped shape his character, leadership

Students from St Joseph’s College, Alafua, Samoa, have helped bring the voices of young people in Samoa to the global stage through a formal submission to the United Nations' Universal Periodic Review (UPR), a key international process that assesses the human rights record of UN member states. The submission was facilitated by the Star of the Sea Province through their Secretariat of Solidarity and their international NGO, Fondazione Marista per la Solidarietà Internazionale

This week three Brothers in the Star of the Sea Province renewed their vows, reaffirming their commitment to the Marist mission and to a life of faith, community, and service. Brothers Bomes Tukana & Elijah Watehou Renew Religious Vows in Ceremony in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea On 9 March, Brothers Bomes Tukana and Elijah Watehou renewed their vows in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Fr Chris SM presided over the Mass, which carried added significance as it marked the first

It has been an eventful couple of weeks across Pasifika - from the graduation of Brothers in Papua New Guinea, to cultural day celebrations at our school in Solomon Islands, and students enjoying a hands-on day of work in Samoa. Pasifika has been buzzing with activity. Read all updates here. Congratulations, Brothers Mark Kenatsi & Br Carlvin Rumina! On the fortieth anniversary of the Marist Brothers' presence in Madang, and the thirtieth anniversary of the Divine Word Univer

Advent is a season to pause, prepare, and take time to do something meaningful as we ready ourselves for Christmas. At the Champagnat Marist Centre for Ecology and Spirituality in Lomeri, Fiji, our Brothers and local community welcomed the season in a simple and genuinely eco-friendly way. In the weeks leading up to Advent, the initiative - led by Br Petero Navuku - brought the community together to gather scraps and unused materials from around the centre: leftover timber fr

On 8 November, Br Dominic Tsibuen marked a beautiful milestone - 25 years as a Marist Brother. His Silver Jubilee is a celebration not only of years, but of a life lived with faith, purpose, and a kindness that has touched many. Brothers gathered with the two priests Fr Willy and Benjamin in front of the St Marcellin Chapel As a young student at Hutjena High School, Dominic was taught by three Marist Brothers who left a lasting impression on him - Br Julian Hakumin, who was t

Mark Pauschmann, Executive Director of Province Ministries, recently returned to Fiji for his second visit. Fiji holds a special place in...

On 16 September, Divine Word University hosted a beautiful and meaningful celebration to mark the 50th Independence Day of Papua New...

From Brothers travelling for new assignments to schools hosting intercultural immersions, the Province has always been buzzing with...

From Br Angel Diego’s impactful visit to the beautiful Solomon Islands, where child rights and solidarity took center stage, to the...

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

“Just need two coconut trees to teach the children,” says Br Tim Leen, currently serving in Kiribati. For him, all it takes are a few...

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

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

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...

On 21 July, Marist Brothers High School in Suva made history by holding its first-ever Academic Champion Induction. The event, held at...

From 17–20 July, St Joseph’s College in Samoa celebrated a truly special milestone - its 75th anniversary. Former students returned from...