On Friday 6 March, the Postulancy at Vila Marista Boa Mãe, Triloka, Timor-Leste, celebrated a joyful and significant moment in the life of our formation community: the farewell and commissioning of the ten postulants who have successfully completed their postulancy program. After months of prayer, study, community living, pastoral experience, and personal growth, these young men gathered with their formators and brothers for a simple yet meaningful celebration of thanksgiving

The new year has begun with energy and vitality across the Marist communities in Timor-Leste. From the arrival of new members in Triloka to joyful school celebrations, meaningful pastoral experiences, and ongoing formation initiatives, recent weeks have reflected a strong spirit of mission and fraternity. The following updates offer a glimpse into the life and work unfolding across the three communities. Welcome to Triloka, Br Rod Thomson The Triloka community was delighted t

The Marist Scholastic brothers in Triloka, Timor-Leste, recently took part in an enriching workshop focused on the structure and dynamics of community prayer, led by Br Michael Akers of the Marist Mission, Life and Formation team in Sydney. Central to the day's program was an exploration of the new Marist book of morning and evening prayer, compiled and produced by Br Michael in late 2025. The morning unfolded in two parts. The first examined the key elements that give shape

As the new year begins, schools and communities across the province are launching into 2026 with renewed energy. At the Instituto Católico para Formação de Professores (ICFP) , Timor-Leste, preparations are underway to welcome a new cohort of students and teachers, writes Br Paul Gilchrist, the institute's Director. ICFP staff returned to start the new academic year on 5 January 2026. After an opening prayer and a meeting with all staff, the lecturers were quickly down to wo

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

September 3, 2025 marked a historic first for the Marist mission in Timor-Leste. On that day, the Brothers officially opened Colégio...

As the Marist mission in Timor-Leste celebrates its 25th anniversary, one of the people most closely connected to its story is Br Greg...

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...

The Star of the Sea Postulancy English Program began in 2017, originally located in Davao, Philippines. By 2019, the program saw...

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 -...

In a simple ceremony at Casa Marista, Teuale, last Friday evening, 11 July, nine Timorese men were formally accepted into the Marist...

On 7 July 2025, Colégio Marista Lautem moved from its temporary location at the Lautem Catholic Parish Centre to its permanent site at...

Each year, students from the Instituto Católico para Formação de Professores, or ICFP, undertake their five-week estajiu, or teaching...

Following the recent Marist Higher Education Conference in Rome, Br Peter Corr arranged for a team of university staff from Notre Dame of...

In June, 13 of our Scholastic Brothers began their teaching practicum placements (estajiu) in both Catholic and government schools across...

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...

There are now three congregations of Religious Brothers conducting missions in the Diocese of Baucau. The Marist Brothers (FMS), the...

There are now officially three Marist Brothers’ communities in Timor-Leste - a remarkable sign of how the Marist presence is growing in...

Congratulations to the newly formed Vocations team in Timor-Leste Br Lecio, Br Salvador, and Br Julio - for leading a vibrant and...