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Education in Action: Marist Efforts Transforming Young Lives in Timor-Leste, Writes Milika Nation of AMS
In August, Milika Nation, Communications and Engagement Coordinator for Australian Marist Solidarity, visited Timor-Leste. Her time there...

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Sep 224 min read


On the 25th Anniversary of the Mission in Timor-Leste: Newly Inaugurated Colégio Marista Lautém Expands the Reach of Marist Education
September 3, 2025 marked a historic first for the Marist mission in Timor-Leste. On that day, the Brothers officially opened Colégio...

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Sep 105 min read


“A Vibrant Future”: On its 25th Anniversary, Br Greg Reflects on the Young Marist Mission in Timor-Leste
As the Marist mission in Timor-Leste celebrates its 25th anniversary, one of the people most closely connected to its story is Br Greg...

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Sep 107 min read


A New Dawn for Marist Mission in Timor-Leste: Colégio Marista Lautém Officially Inaugurated
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...

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Sep 52 min read


From Manila to Timor: The Journey of the Star of the Sea Postulancy English Program
The Star of the Sea Postulancy English Program began in 2017, originally located in Davao, Philippines. By 2019, the program saw...

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Aug 253 min read


From Timor-Leste to Australia: Colégio Marista Lautem Observe Australian Schools in Action
During the mid-year school holiday, the Colégio Marista Lautem teaching staff travelled to Australia to observe some Australian schools...

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Aug 111 min read


New Horizons: Solomon Islands Postulants Begin Formation Journey in Timor-Leste
Last week, the Marist community in the Solomon Islands came together over a shared meal to honour and farewell three young postulants -...

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Aug 42 min read


Marist Aspirancy Begins for Nine Young Men in Timor-Leste
In a simple ceremony at Casa Marista, Teuale, last Friday evening, 11 July, nine Timorese men were formally accepted into the Marist...

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Jul 181 min read


A New Chapter Begins: Colégio Marista Lautem Moves to Its Permanent Campus
On 7 July 2025, Colégio Marista Lautem moved from its temporary location at the Lautem Catholic Parish Centre to its permanent site at...

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Jul 161 min read


Lessons Beyond the Classroom: Student Brothers Begin Their Practicum
Each year, students from the Instituto Católico para Formação de Professores, or ICFP, undertake their five-week estajiu, or teaching...

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Jul 145 min read


Capacity Building in Timor-Leste: Notre Dame Educators Deliver Inservice Training for ICFP Staff
Following the recent Marist Higher Education Conference in Rome, Br Peter Corr arranged for a team of university staff from Notre Dame of...

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Jul 21 min read


Scholastic Brothers Embark on Teaching Practicums Across Baucau and Lautem
In June, 13 of our Scholastic Brothers began their teaching practicum placements (estajiu) in both Catholic and government schools across...

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Jul 21 min read


Champagnat Marists from Timor-Leste Participate in Mittagong Formation
The formation of Champagnat Marists in Timor-Leste is a key goal of our Community Vision for Marist life and mission. Last week this goal...

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Jul 21 min read


Brothers in Mission: Marist and La Mennais Communities Meet
There are now three congregations of Religious Brothers conducting missions in the Diocese of Baucau. The Marist Brothers (FMS), the...

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Jul 21 min read


A New Chapter in Timor-Leste: Marist Brothers Establish Community in Triloka
There are now officially three Marist Brothers’ communities in Timor-Leste - a remarkable sign of how the Marist presence is growing in...

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Jul 12 min read


Welcoming the Next Generation: 14 Young Men Join ‘Come and See’ Week
Congratulations to the newly formed Vocations team in Timor-Leste Br Lecio, Br Salvador, and Br Julio - for leading a vibrant and...

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Jun 41 min read


Goodbye and Thank You: Brothers Prepare to Leave Kai Laki After Three Meaningful Years
The Marian tradition of processing from house to house with the statue of Our Lady and praying the Rosary during the month of May...

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Jun 42 min read


Restoration Day Festivities: Lautem Marists Join in The Celebrations
In the lead-up to 20 May - Timor-Leste’s Restoration of Independence Day, Lautem came alive each evening with vibrant celebrations....

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Jun 11 min read


A Month of Milestones: May Highlights from Colegio Marista, first Marist school in Timor-Leste
May has been a special time at Colégio Marista, the first Marist school in Lautem, Timor-Leste, marked by a focus on Mary. Students...

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Jun 11 min read


A Sacred Renewal: 12 Timorese Brothers Renew Their Commitment to Marist Life in Baucau
On 22 March, 12 Timorese Brothers renewed their vows of poverty, chastity and obedience in Baucau, Timor Leste. They are Brothers Adelino...

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Mar 292 min read
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