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Thank You, Caritas Italia: LaValla Students Celebrate New Library Space
A couple of months ago, LaValla School in Cambodia received brand-new furniture, sparking excitement among students and staff - thanks to...

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Jun 52 min read
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Honouring Samoa: Marist Students March with Pride on 63rd Independence Day
On Sunday, Samoa proudly marked its 63rd Independence Day with a vibrant national celebration. The official ceremony took place at...

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Jun 31 min read
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Charting the Future: Province Ministries Director Visits Marist Communities in Fiji
During a recent visit to Fiji, Mark Pauschmann, the inaugural Executive Director of Province Ministries, spent time with various Marist...

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Apr 91 min read
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“We are Trying to Reach the Unreached,” Says Br Mark Kenatsi of Madang’s Marist Family Mission
The Marist community in Madang has consistently worked to strengthen its outreach programs, ensuring that those on the margins are not...

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Apr 72 min read
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St Joseph’s College, Samoa: Br Kevin O’Malley Reflects on its 75 Years of Marist Education, Legacy, and Lasting Influence
St Joseph’s College in Samoa will mark its 75th anniversary in 2025 - a milestone celebrating its rich legacy of faith, education, and...

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Apr 14 min read
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Strengthening Marist Bonds across the Province: MLF Team visits Marist Communities in Timor-Leste
Tony Clarke and Br Michael Callinan from the Mission and Life Formation Team visited Timor-Leste from February 24–27 and thoroughly...

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Mar 272 min read
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Honouring the Past, Retracing History: The First Champagnat Marist Educators’ Pilgrimage in Aotearoa
On this sacred day of the Annunciation, we have a special story to share - a story of faith, mission, and connection. The Marists have...

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Mar 256 min read
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Part 1: Through the Lens of History: A Photo Essay on the Marist Brothers in Australia
The Marist Brothers have a rich and inspiring history in the Pacific. From the first Brothers who journeyed from Europe to Aotearoa-New...

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Mar 53 min read
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RIP, Br John Wells: Honouring 61 Years of Faithful Service
On 17 January, Br John Wells, FMS, passed away in Ashgrove, Queensland. Below is an obituary written by SoTS Provincial, Br Peter...

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Feb 184 min read
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A New Beginning: Colégio Marista, The First Marist School Opens in Lautem, Timor-Leste
In Timor-Leste, within the District of Lautem, Colégio Marista officially opened its doors on 3 February. The founding staff includes Br...

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Feb 42 min read
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From Suva to Samoa: The Inspiring Journey of a Marist Alumnus, Rooted in Gratitude and Faith
Often in our mission, we find ourselves reflecting on the lives we have touched - the people we have encountered, listened to, and...

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Jan 282 min read
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ICFP Baucau Achieves International Accreditation from Indonesia’s LAMDIK
Instituto Católico para Formação de Professores (ICFP), a Marist teacher training institute in Baucau, Timor-Leste, has been granted...

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Jan 252 min read
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Anamalia Anne-Marie Letu'uga Tauiliili-Li'a Becomes the New Principal of St Joseph’s College, Samoa
The Marist Brothers’ Governance Board has appointed Anamalia Anne-Marie Letu'uga Tauiliili-Li'a to be the new Principal of St Joseph’s...

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Jan 33 min read
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AMS Story: From Island to Classroom, Four Sisters Begin Their Educational Journey at MCI in Suva
The Marist Champagnat Institute (MCI) in Suva, established in 2000 by the Marist Brothers, has always been a place of hope and...

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Jan 33 min read
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International Day of People with Disabilities: FMSI and LaValla School Lead the Way in Inclusive Education in Cambodia
Nestled in Takhmao, Cambodia, LaValla School stands as a testament to Marcellin Champagnat's philosophy of serving those on the margins....

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Dec 3, 20246 min read
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From Canberra to Honiara: Marist College Canberra launched its first Staff Immersion to the Solomon Islands
In a bold move to strengthen relationships with the Marist Brothers' Star of the Sea Province, Marist College Canberra launched its first...

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Oct 22, 20244 min read
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Combining Ecology & Spirituality to fight Climate Change: Inside the innovative Champagnat Marist Climate Centre in Fiji
Climate change is not an abstract concept or media buzzword anymore, but a stark reality threatening our home’s very existence. The SoTS...

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Sep 3, 20246 min read
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Champagnat in the Pacific: 20 Educators Gather for Transformative Retreat in Auckland
The annual Champagnat in the Pacific staff formation program concluded last week in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Approximately 20 participants...

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Aug 19, 20243 min read
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