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With Deep Thanks to Brothers Peter Carroll & John Hazelman
At the General Chapter held in September in the Philippines, Br Peter Carroll, former Provincial of the Star of the Sea Province, was elected Superior General, and Br John Hazelman, former Provincial Delegate to Pasifika, was elected as one of the General Councillors. In response to these appointments, Br Darren Burge, the newly elected Provincial, wrote a heartfelt tribute expressing his gratitude to both Brothers for their generous service, faithful leadership, and uncondit

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Dec 31, 20256 min read


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
Oct 7, 20257 min read


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
Oct 7, 20258 min read


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 5, 202512 min read


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 5, 202510 min read


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 4, 202510 min read


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 4, 202510 min read


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 18, 20252 min read


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 10, 20255 min read


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 15, 20253 min read


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 13, 20253 min read


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 12, 20257 min read


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 9, 20255 min read


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 6, 20253 min read


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 11, 202510 min read


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 16, 202513 min read


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 7, 20259 min read


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 24, 202511 min read


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 7, 20257 min read


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 7, 20256 min read
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