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Part 2 - Br João Carlos do Prado: A Brazilian heart, a Marist calling, and a journey of leadership and care as a General Councillor
Excerpts from Interview with Br João Carlos do Prado , Part 2. Read Part 1 here .  So until 2010, your work was mainly focused in...
maristbrothers
6 days ago7 min read
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Part 1 - Br João Carlos do Prado: A Brazilian heart, a Marist calling, and a journey of leadership and care as a General Councillor
Br João Carlos do Prado is not one for formal greetings. For him, a simple handshake or a polite nod will never be enough. He speaks the...
maristbrothers
6 days ago8 min read
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Part 2 - The Gentle Giant of Pasifika: General Councillor Br John Hazelman on a Life Shaped by Mothers, Inspired by Marcellin, and Called to Lead
Excerpts from Interview with Br John Hazelman, General Councillor, Marist Institute, Part 2. Read Part 1 here . How did your journey...
maristbrothers
Oct 512 min read
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Part 1 - The Gentle Giant of Pasifika: General Councillor Br John Hazelman on a Life Shaped by Mothers, Inspired by Marcellin, and Called to Lead
If one were asked to choose a single word to describe Br John Matthew Hazelman, perhaps with some reluctance to narrow it down, that word...
maristbrothers
Oct 510 min read
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Part 2 - From Oceania’s Shores to the Heart of the Marist World: Br Peter Carroll Reflects on His Journey from Star of the Sea Province to Superior General
Excerpts from Interview with Br Peter Carroll, Superior General, Marist Institute, Part 2. Read Part 1 here . When did you retire from...
maristbrothers
Oct 410 min read
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Part 1 - From Oceania’s Shores to the Heart of the Marist World: Br Peter Carroll Reflects on His Journey from Star of the Sea Province to Superior General
There are leaders who command by position, and there are leaders who inspire by presence. Br Peter Carroll, former Provincial of the Star...
maristbrothers
Oct 410 min read
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Celebrating the Season of Creation: A Message from the Laudato Si’ Action Committee
This Season of Creation, the Laudato Si’ Action Committee has produced a special video featuring schools from across Australia, along...
maristbrothers
Sep 182 min read
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Celebrating 25 Years of Marists in Timor-Leste: The Journey of ICFP and Educational Renewal
A quarter-century ago, in the wake of Timor-Leste’s struggle for independence, the foundations of education lay amid rubble and hope. It...
maristbrothers
Sep 105 min read
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From the Provincial - Why the Feast of the Assumption of Mary Is More Relevant Than Ever Today
Every fortnight, Br Peter Carroll, Provincial of the Star of the Sea Province, shares a reflective editorial that invites the Marist...
maristbrothers
Aug 153 min read
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A Heartfelt Journey: Young Adults Gather in Mittagong for an Inspiring 3-Day Marist Retreat
From 6 to 8 July, young adults from across Australia gathered at The Hermitage in Mittagong, New South Wales, for the Young Adults’...
maristbrothers
Aug 133 min read
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World Youth Day: Meeting Joel Raman - Marist180 Young Achiever Award Winner Empowering Young People Across Sydney
Today is World Youth Day - a global celebration, first initiated by Pope John Paul II, to inspire, unite, and empower young people in...
maristbrothers
Aug 127 min read
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The Cost of War: Br Peter Carroll on Why, 80 Years On, Hiroshima and Nagasaki Must Not Be Forgotten
On August 9, 1945 - just three days after the world first saw the overwhelming destruction of an atomic bomb in Hiroshima - the United...
maristbrothers
Aug 95 min read
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From the Provincial: The Spiritual Wisdom of Saying ‘Yes’ to Ourselves
Every fortnight, Br Peter Carroll, Provincial of the Star of the Sea Province, shares a reflective editorial that invites the Marist...
maristbrothers
Aug 63 min read
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A Quiet Achiever: Pope Leo XIV is the leader we need now, writes Br Mark O’ Connor
Br Mark O’Connor, Vicar for Communications for the Diocese of Parramatta, who has covered the Vatican extensively, reflects on how the...
maristbrothers
May 1110 min read
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Where the Journey Began: New Book Honours the Formation Houses That Shaped Marist Brotherhood in the Province
For those pursuing a religious life, a formation house is more than just a building - it’s a sacred space where one discerns their...
maristbrothers
Apr 1613 min read
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In the Garden, There Was a Tomb: Br Paul Creevey’s Book Sheds New Light on an Ancient Text
One of the most beautiful aspects of religious texts is their ability to be interpreted across generations, allowing each reader to find...
maristbrothers
Mar 79 min read
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Two Centuries of Faith and Mission: Br Barry Authors the First Comprehensive Book on The Hermitage
For over two centuries, Notre Dame de l’Hermitage has stood as a beacon of faith, mission, and Marist heritage. More than just a...
maristbrothers
Feb 2411 min read
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Part 2 - Br Noel Hickey at 100: A Life of Service, Humility and Wisdom
This is the second part of Br Noel's story. Read how his unwavering dedication to the Marist charism transcended borders and transformed...
maristbrothers
Feb 77 min read
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Part 1 - Br Noel Hickey at 100: A Life of Service, Humility and Wisdom
The Australia of the 1920s and 30s was a nation in flux, caught between the lingering shadows of the Great War and its aftermath,...
maristbrothers
Feb 76 min read
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Faith Across Borders: The Newly Released Book of Marist Prayers Aims to Bridge Cultures and Generations
December 8 holds deep significance for the Asia-Pacific Marist community and the broader Catholic world. On this day, we celebrate the...
maristbrothers
Dec 8, 20244 min read
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