Ten young Marist Brothers from across the Asia-Pacific region have commenced the QUEST formation program, an important stage of preparation for those discerning and preparing for perpetual profession in the coming years. Running from 15 June to 26 July, the six-week program begins with two weeks of online sessions before participants gather for four weeks of residential formation at the Marist Asia Pacific Centre (MAPAC) in Marikina City, Philippines. This year’s participan

The Marist formation community at Marist Asia Pacific Centre (MAPAC), Manila, recently welcomed eleven young men who have begun their Novitiate journey following the successful completion of their postulancy program in Timor-Leste. The group with Gabriel from South Korea (East Asia Province) who is also commencing his novitiate Following a period with their families and home communities after the conclusion of the postulancy program, the eight Timorese candidates - Agio Ena,

Held at the Marist Asia Pacific Center (MAPAC) in Manila from 26 to 30 March, the Marist Asia-Oceania Formators’ Colloquium 2026 brought together Brothers from across the region for a time of shared reflection, dialogue, and renewal in the ministry of formation. Among those present were representatives from the Star of the Sea Province - Peter Rodney, Tony Caddy, Raphael Fakaia, Jone Seduadua, Luke Fong, Simon Serero, and Anitelea Fidow - who joined fellow formators in explor

The Star of the Sea Postulancy English Program began in 2017, originally located in Davao, Philippines. By 2019, the program saw...