From Holy Week celebrations in our communities to qualifying for the national school sports finals, Pasifika continues to buzz with excitement and activity. Read on to discover the latest updates from Pasifika. Holy Week Begins with Palm Sunday Celebrations in the Solomon Islands and Vanuatu At St Michel Technical College in Vanuatu, the Marist Brothers, parishioners, and members of the wider Marist community processed with palms and joined in prayer, uniting young people an

For the first time since the establishment of the Star of the Sea Province in 2022, members of the Champagnat Family will gather for a dedicated Assembly - an important milestone in strengthening collaboration, connection, and shared mission across the region. In the lead-up to this historic gathering, a preliminary online meeting was held on 31 March, bringing together more than 25 participants from across the Province’s 11 countries. This virtual encounter itself reflected

This week three Brothers in the Star of the Sea Province renewed their vows, reaffirming their commitment to the Marist mission and to a life of faith, community, and service. Brothers Bomes Tukana & Elijah Watehou Renew Religious Vows in Ceremony in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea On 9 March, Brothers Bomes Tukana and Elijah Watehou renewed their vows in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Fr Chris SM presided over the Mass, which carried added significance as it marked the first

It has been an eventful couple of weeks across Pasifika - from the graduation of Brothers in Papua New Guinea, to cultural day celebrations at our school in Solomon Islands, and students enjoying a hands-on day of work in Samoa. Pasifika has been buzzing with activity. Read all updates here. Congratulations, Brothers Mark Kenatsi & Br Carlvin Rumina! On the fortieth anniversary of the Marist Brothers' presence in Madang, and the thirtieth anniversary of the Divine Word Univer

The following address was delivered by Br Tim Leen at the Senior Leaders Induction Ceremony at Marist Brothers High School, Fiji, on 26 February. Br Tim, an Aotearoa New Zealand–born Marist Brother with decades of mission experience across the Pacific and Southeast Asia, speaks candidly to the school’s incoming student leaders about what it truly means to carry the Marist spirit - and why, now more than ever, that responsibility rests in their hands. What follows is a transcr

Opening Masses, staff orientations, student inductions, and familiar faces returning - it has been a wonderful and busy start to the year across Pasifika. Read on to find out what's been happening! Solomon Islands: A Workshop on Grace Inspires St Joseph’s Catholic School Staff The staff of St Joseph’s Catholic School in Tenaru, Solomon Islands, recently came together for a workshop led by Abraham and Ruth Hihiru. Centered around the theme of Grace - the grace we have received

The Champagnat Marist Centre for Ecology and Sustainability in Lomeri welcomed Year 13 students from Marist Brothers High School for an enriching full-day program focused on personal growth, spiritual development, and leadership formation. The 2026 graduating class, accompanied by three dedicated teachers, spent the day immersed in meaningful learning experiences and the peaceful natural surroundings of the center. Marist Brothers High School Year 13 at Lomeri The morning pro

Advent is a season to pause, prepare, and take time to do something meaningful as we ready ourselves for Christmas. At the Champagnat Marist Centre for Ecology and Spirituality in Lomeri, Fiji, our Brothers and local community welcomed the season in a simple and genuinely eco-friendly way. In the weeks leading up to Advent, the initiative - led by Br Petero Navuku - brought the community together to gather scraps and unused materials from around the centre: leftover timber fr

Across the scattered islands of the Pacific, geography and limited resources often make access to quality education uneven for young students. While some schools enjoy the benefits of modern technology, others struggle with outdated or insufficient equipment - leaving many students at a disadvantage in today’s digital world. Recognising this gap, the Star of the Sea Province, with immense support from its partners and Marist networks, has launched a major initiative to help b

Champagnat Lay Marists from Fiji - Mereoni Matantobua, Arieta Elisabeta, and Joeli Koroiravudi - joined Br Anitelea Fidow and General Councillor Br John Hazelman at the Conference of Major Superiors of the Pacific Islands (CMSPI), held at the Pacific Regional Seminary in Suva, Fiji. Champagnat Marists with the Nuncio and Timothy Radcliff and Sr Maria Cimperman This year’s conference centers around the theme: “Formation in a Synodal Church: Lay, Initial and Ongoing.” It brings

Mark Pauschmann, Executive Director of Province Ministries, recently returned to Fiji for his second visit. Fiji holds a special place in...

This Season of Creation, the Laudato Si’ Action Committee has produced a special video featuring schools from across Australia, along...

From Brothers travelling for new assignments to schools hosting intercultural immersions, the Province has always been buzzing with...

From Br Angel Diego’s impactful visit to the beautiful Solomon Islands, where child rights and solidarity took center stage, to the...

Over the past two weeks, the Pacific islands have been buzzing with activity involving the Marist, who have been traveling from place to...

On 21 July, Marist Brothers High School in Suva made history by holding its first-ever Academic Champion Induction. The event, held at...

These past few weeks, the Pasifika - as always - has been buzzing with activity. From student immersions to Brothers on the move, and...

Across the Marist Pacific region, our communities continue to live out the spirit of Marcellin Champagnat - in prayer, service,...

In June first week, around 100 teachers from our five Marist schools gathered at the Marist Brothers Primary School Hall on Suva Street...