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RIP Br Julian Quinlan: A Gentle Brother Known for His Grace, Humour, and Deep Devotion to Community
On 22 January, Br Julian Quinlan passed away in Sydney, Australia. Below is an obituary written by Br Darren Burge, the Provincial of the Star of the Sea Province. It is with great sadness that I advise you that Br Julian Quinlan died peacefully last night at 6.14 pm in Royal North Shore Hospital (Sydney). Julian had a massive cerebral haemorrhage on Tuesday morning as he was getting out of bed and was rushed to hospital. He lingered for some days due to his strong heart and

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Jan 234 min read


Marist Student Leaders Plant First Buy a Tree Seedlings at The Hermitage, New South Wales
Student leaders from 18 NSW/ACT Marist schools gathered at The Hermitage for the annual Marist Youth Ministry Student Leaders’ Gathering (SLG). Alongside the usual program, this year’s gathering included a significant milestone. On Tuesday, 11 November, the first group of Buy a Tree (BAT) seedlings was planted at the Hermitage. The Director of The Hermitage, John Hickey, and the grounds staff had prepared the planting area ahead of time. Principals holding the trees present

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Dec 3, 20251 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...

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Sep 18, 20252 min read


Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane Marist Families Celebrate the Lives of Our Brother Jubilarians
A jubilee is a profoundly meaningful milestone in the life of a religious Brother. It is a celebration that honours decades of dedicated...

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Aug 18, 20254 min read


Marist Immersions: Marist College Canberra Visit Peers at St Joseph’s, Solomon Islands
Recently, Marist College Canberra visited St Joseph’s Tenaru in the Solomon Islands for their immersion program, which turned into a...

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Jul 29, 20251 min read


NAIDOC Week 2025: Exodus and Lavalla200> Celebrate with First Nations Families and Communities
The Exodus Community in Melbourne celebrated NAIDOC (National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee) Week 2025 from 6 to 13...

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Jul 16, 20252 min read


Marist Association Holds Fourth National Assembly in Brisbane, Br Darren Burge appointed As the New Leader
From 27 to 29 June, the Marist Association of St Marcellin Australia held its Fourth National Assembly at Marist College Ashgrove,...

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Jul 3, 20253 min read


Marist 180 impact: From Conflict to Construction, Afghan Youth Forge New Paths in Civil Engineering
Just over two years ago, some 46 Afghan children and young people fled their country of birth, seeking security, safety and a life of...

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Jan 3, 20252 min read
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