After four weeks of formation, community building and learning, ten young Marist Brothers from across the Asia-Pacific region have completed the 2026 QUEST Program at the Marist Asia-Pacific Centre (MAPAC). The month-long program brought together young Brothers preparing for the next stages of their vocation, providing opportunities for spiritual growth, deeper understanding of Marist identity, and fraternity across cultures. Congratulations, Brothers! When asked about their

After two weeks of profound learning, connection and shared experiences, the young Marist Brothers participating in the QUEST Program at MAPAC have now completed their third week of formation. With only six days remaining in this rich formation journey, there is a growing awareness among the brothers that this unique experience is drawing to a close. Yet, the conversations remain as lively as ever, and the depth of group sharing continues to reveal personal courage, insight a

After a packed and enriching first week of the QUEST Program, the Brothers have now reached the halfway point of their time at MAPAC. As they settle into the rhythm of community life, the young Brothers are embracing the program with enthusiasm, taking initiative in daily activities. Brothers from the Star of the Sea Province, Marist District of Asia and the Marist Province of South Asia During the second week, one of the highlights was a presentation by Cenacle Sister Perry

Building on the strong foundations laid during the opening few days, the 2026 QUEST program continues to offer participants opportunities for deeper reflection, learning and fraternity as they prepare for Perpetual Profession. With Br Canisio Willrich FMS from the Secretariat of Brothers Today During the first week, the Brothers gained a broader understanding of the life and mission of the Marist Institute through sessions led by Br Canisio Willrich FMS from the Brothers Toda

Ten young Marist Brothers from across the Asia-Oceania region have commenced the 2026 QUEST program (formerly Preparation for Perpetual Profession Program), a formation journey that prepares participants for Perpetual Profession as Marist Brothers. First-year novices and the QUEST Brothers Held every two years in a different location across the region, QUEST provides an opportunity for Brothers approaching their final vows to deepen their understanding of the evangelical vows

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...