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

The re-establishment of the Marist Brothers’ community in Port Moresby has already borne fruit, with the launch of a new outreach initiative that serves vulnerable children on the city’s streets by providing packaged meals regularly. The idea for the ministry emerged during discussions in 2025, as the Brothers began discerning the shape of their mission ahead of their planned return in 2026. While education remains central to Marist life, the growing needs of children living

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

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

The Star of the Sea Province welcomed its newest Brother with the first profession of Br Zakeu Sarmento do Rego, FMS, at the Marist International Novitiate on 21 March. Zakeu comes from Aileu, a mountainous municipality in the Archdiocese of Dili and home to a number of Timorese Marist Brothers. Br Zakeu in traditional Timorese dress asking Br Greg to be admitted to the Institute as a vowed member of the Little Brothers of Mary In a simple and joyful Eucharistic celebration,

St Joseph’s College, Samoa, was honoured to welcome back The Honourable La’aulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Fosi Schmidt, Prime Minister of Samoa and proud Old Boy of the College, during his recent visit. The Prime Minister with Brothers David and Kevin Returning to the very campus where he once served as Head Boy, the Prime Minister spoke warmly of his formative years at St Joseph’s, describing how the Marist Brothers and his teachers helped shape his character, leadership

Mark O’Farrell, from Australia’s Marist Mission Life and Formation team and one of the Assistant Directors of the Secretariat of Laity, is currently in Guatemala participating in the Fourth Regional Assembly of the Arco Norte Marist Region. The Assembly, which brings together Brothers and Lay Marists from across the region, is one of the most significant gatherings in the regional calendar. Held every three years, it serves as an important moment for reflection, dialogue and

On Friday 6 March, the Postulancy at Vila Marista Boa Mãe, Triloka, Timor-Leste, celebrated a joyful and significant moment in the life of our formation community: the farewell and commissioning of the ten postulants who have successfully completed their postulancy program. After months of prayer, study, community living, pastoral experience, and personal growth, these young men gathered with their formators and brothers for a simple yet meaningful celebration of thanksgiving

Students from St Joseph’s College, Alafua, Samoa, have helped bring the voices of young people in Samoa to the global stage through a formal submission to the United Nations' Universal Periodic Review (UPR), a key international process that assesses the human rights record of UN member states. The submission was facilitated by the Star of the Sea Province through their Secretariat of Solidarity and their international NGO, Fondazione Marista per la Solidarietà Internazionale

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

Last December, Takoda Cheng of Marist Youth Ministry embarked on a meaningful volunteering experience with Bridge Builders. Having previously visited Cambodia as part of the MYM immersion program, Takoda was so deeply moved by what he witnessed that he felt compelled to return as a volunteer. During his time there, he taught English to local children - an experience he describes as truly beautiful. Read more about his experience. When I decided that I would volunteer a month

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

Friday, 6 March 2026, marked a landmark day for Sacred Heart College, Auckland. In a ceremony bringing together civic leaders, clergy, and the wider school community, the College officially inaugurated the Fergus Science Centre & Archives - named in honour of Br Fergus Gilbert. The new facility was built not only to meet the demands of modern science education but also as a tribute to the Brothers who established the school. Dignitaries and Distinguished Guests The inaugurati

The new year has begun with energy and vitality across the Marist communities in Timor-Leste. From the arrival of new members in Triloka to joyful school celebrations, meaningful pastoral experiences, and ongoing formation initiatives, recent weeks have reflected a strong spirit of mission and fraternity. The following updates offer a glimpse into the life and work unfolding across the three communities. Welcome to Triloka, Br Rod Thomson The Triloka community was delighted t

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

From 19–22 February, 39 student leaders from across the Marist schools of Aotearoa New Zealand gathered for the annual Champagnat Marist Student Leaders Forum. Daniel Dungey, Partnerships Coordinator for New Zealand, Fiji, Samoa, and Kiribati, reflects on this enriching and inspiring event. Our annual Champagnat Marist Student Leaders Forum in Otautahi Christchurch took place from 19-22 February this year with 39 student leaders across 10 of our 11 schools’ network in attenda

The first gathering of Brothers at Triloka, the joyful start of a new school year at Lautem, new visitors welcomed into the community, and celebrations at religious events - January was a month full of excitement for the Marist family in Timor-Leste. Brothers come together to discuss the Province Chapter calls Twenty-seven Brothers gathered at Vila Marista Boa Mãe in Triloka on 27 January for the first community assembly of the year, taking time to reflect on the future direc

The newly elected Star of the Sea Provincial Council gathered for its first meeting, marking a significant moment as it begins shaping the direction of the Province for the next three years. The Council comprises Br Darren Burge (Provincial), Br Ken McDonald (Vice Provincial and Provincial Delegate, Pasifika), Br Peter Horide (Provincial Delegate, Aotearoa New Zealand), Br Greg McDonald (Provincial Delegate, Timor-Leste and Cambodia), Br Bryan Davis (Provincial Delegate, Aust

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

Last Christmas marked an important milestone for the young men in formation at the Tudella Novitiate in Sri Lanka - their first festive season away from family and friends. This experience offered a meaningful glimpse into the realities of life as a Marist Brother. While religious life calls for physical distance from one's family of origin, it simultaneously opens the heart to many new relationships, embodying the vocation of being a Brother to all. During the season, the no