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“The Future Is in Your Hands”: Br Tim Leen Speaks at Senior Leaders’ Induction Ceremony at Marist Brothers High School
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

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2 days ago4 min read


From Opening Masses to Staff Orientations: Pasifika Kicks Off a Vibrant Year
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

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Feb 182 min read


CMC, Lomeri, Welcomes Marist Brothers High School's Year 13 Class for a Day of Learning and Inspiration
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

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Feb 42 min read


Eco-Spirituality in Action: Lomeri Community in Fiji Builds Advent Wreath From Reused Materials
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

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Dec 3, 20251 min read


Bridging the Digital Gap: Star of the Sea Empowering Fiji’s Young Learners, One Laptop at a Time
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

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Oct 29, 20253 min read


The Champagnat Marist Family Joins Pacific Religious Leaders for the CMSPI Meeting in Fiji
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

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Oct 21, 20251 min read


Building Cross-Cultural Connections: Students from MCI Fiji Visit Parramatta High for a School Immersion
Last month, Br Kees van der Weert, together with Principal Mereoni Matanitobua, staff, and students from Marcellin College Institute...

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Sep 22, 20252 min read


The Brothers and the Marist family in Fiji continue to nurture a vibrant Marist identity and spirit, writes Mark Pauschmann.
Mark Pauschmann, Executive Director of Province Ministries, recently returned to Fiji for his second visit. Fiji holds a special place in...

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Sep 22, 20253 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


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

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Aug 28, 20252 min read


Pasifika Updates: Br Angel Diego Visits Solomon Islands and Other News
From Br Angel Diego’s impactful visit to the beautiful Solomon Islands, where child rights and solidarity took center stage, to the...

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Aug 13, 20253 min read


Pasifika Updates: Kiribati Bishop’s First Anniversary, Lavalla200 and Mount Druitt Visit Fiji, and More Stories
Over the past two weeks, the Pacific islands have been buzzing with activity involving the Marist, who have been traveling from place to...

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Jul 30, 20252 min read


Suva, Fiji: Marist Brothers High School Holds First-Ever Academic Champion Induction Ceremony, Minister for Education Officiates
On 21 July, Marist Brothers High School in Suva made history by holding its first-ever Academic Champion Induction. The event, held at...

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Jul 22, 20252 min read


From Mabiri to Manila: A Snapshot of Marist Life in Action
These past few weeks, the Pasifika - as always - has been buzzing with activity. From student immersions to Brothers on the move, and...

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Jul 14, 20252 min read


Marist Life Across the Pacific: A Glimpse into Community, Celebration, and Service
Across the Marist Pacific region, our communities continue to live out the spirit of Marcellin Champagnat - in prayer, service,...

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Jul 2, 20252 min read


A Day of Learning and Renewal: Fiji Marist Educators Gather for Annual Seminar
In June first week, around 100 teachers from our five Marist schools gathered at the Marist Brothers Primary School Hall on Suva Street...

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Jun 16, 20252 min read


Celebrating Marcellin: From Timor-Leste to PNG, Champagnat Day Celebrated Across 11 Countries
Champagnat Day on 6 June was celebrated across the 11 countries in the Star of the Sea Province with great joy and enthusiasm. From the...

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Jun 11, 20253 min read


Faith, Family, and Ecology: Fiji Champagnat Marists Hold a Meaningful Retreat at Lomeri
During the Ratu Sukuna Day public holiday, the Champagnat Marist Lay community gathered at the Lomeri Spirituality and Ecology Centre for...

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Jun 3, 20251 min read


10 Years of Laudato Si’: More Relevant Than Ever, writes Br Chris Poppelwell
It has been ten years since Pope Francis released his groundbreaking encyclical Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home , and its...

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May 28, 20252 min read


Historic Gathering: Champagnat Family Commission and Secretariat of the Laity Meet for the First Time in Fiji
After more than two years of working together remotely, the Champagnat Family Commission held its first in-person meeting in Fiji from 27...

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May 19, 20253 min read
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