Marists across the Star of the Sea Province came together to celebrate the Feast of Marcellin Champagnat, honouring the life and legacy of the founder of the Marist Brothers through prayer, community gatherings, and cultural celebrations. Vanuatu At St Michel Technical College in Santo, Vanuatu, the celebration began with a beautiful Eucharistic celebration led by the boarding students. The Mass was presided over by Fr Louis SM and provided an opportunity for the school comm

Today we observe Champagnat Day, marking the anniversary of the day that Marcellin Champagnat entered eternal life. More than two centuries later, Marcellin’s dream of forming “good Christians and good citizens” has taken on a renewed urgency. This call resonates strongly in light of Pope Leo XIV’s recent encyclical, which challenges us to safeguard what is deeply human in an era of unprecedented technological advancement. Drawing inspiration from the Holy Father’s reflection