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Part 2 - Br João Carlos do Prado: A Brazilian heart, a Marist calling, and a journey of leadership and care as a General Councillor
Excerpts from Interview with Br João Carlos do Prado , Part 2. Read Part 1 here . So until 2010, your work was mainly focused in...
maristbrothers
Oct 7, 20257 min read
Part 1 - Br João Carlos do Prado: A Brazilian heart, a Marist calling, and a journey of leadership and care as a General Councillor
Br João Carlos do Prado is not one for formal greetings. For him, a simple handshake or a polite nod will never be enough. He speaks the...
maristbrothers
Oct 7, 20258 min read
Part 2 - The Gentle Giant of Pasifika: General Councillor Br John Hazelman on a Life Shaped by Mothers, Inspired by Marcellin, and Called to Lead
Excerpts from Interview with Br John Hazelman, General Councillor, Marist Institute, Part 2. Read Part 1 here . How did your journey...
maristbrothers
Oct 5, 202512 min read
Part 1 - The Gentle Giant of Pasifika: General Councillor Br John Hazelman on a Life Shaped by Mothers, Inspired by Marcellin, and Called to Lead
If one were asked to choose a single word to describe Br John Matthew Hazelman, perhaps with some reluctance to narrow it down, that word...
maristbrothers
Oct 5, 202510 min read
Part 2 - From Oceania’s Shores to the Heart of the Marist World: Br Peter Carroll Reflects on His Journey from Star of the Sea Province to Superior General
Excerpts from Interview with Br Peter Carroll, Superior General, Marist Institute, Part 2. Read Part 1 here . When did you retire from...
maristbrothers
Oct 4, 202510 min read
Part 1 - From Oceania’s Shores to the Heart of the Marist World: Br Peter Carroll Reflects on His Journey from Star of the Sea Province to Superior General
There are leaders who command by position, and there are leaders who inspire by presence. Br Peter Carroll, former Provincial of the Star...
maristbrothers
Oct 4, 202510 min read
Star of the Sea Provincial, Br Peter Carroll, Elected 15th Superior General of the Marist Brothers
The Star of the Sea Province is delighted to announce that Br Peter Carroll, its current Provincial, has been elected Superior General of...
maristbrothers
Sep 30, 20252 min read
Happy Graduation: LaValla Cambodia Celebrates Graduation Ceremony for 22 Grade 6 Students
On 3 September, LaValla School in Cambodia held its major event of the year: the formal Graduation Ceremony for its 22 Grade 6 students....
maristbrothers
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...
maristbrothers
Sep 22, 20253 min read
Celebrating 25 Years of Marists in Timor-Leste: The Journey of ICFP and Educational Renewal
A quarter-century ago, in the wake of Timor-Leste’s struggle for independence, the foundations of education lay amid rubble and hope. It...
maristbrothers
Sep 10, 20255 min read
A New Dawn for Marist Mission in Timor-Leste: Colégio Marista Lautém Officially Inaugurated
September 3, 2025 marked a new and beautiful chapter in the history of the Marist Mission in Timor-Leste. The first Marist school in the...
maristbrothers
Sep 5, 20252 min read
Auckland Hosts Provincial Council: Focus on Schools, Safeguarding, and Missions
From 27 to 29 August, the Provincial Council held its regular meeting in Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand. In attendance were Provincial Br...
maristbrothers
Sep 1, 20252 min read
Celebrating Our Brother Jubilarians in Aotearoa - New Zealand
On Sunday 24 August, the Aotearoa New Zealand Brothers gathered to celebrate the Jubilees of Brothers Richard Dunleavy (75 years),...
maristbrothers
Aug 25, 20251 min read
Champagnat in the Pacific 2025: Three Days of Faith, Learning, and Connection for Aotearoa’s Marist Educators
From 3 to 6 August, nineteen participants from ten schools in our network in Aotearoa New Zealand took part in the annual Champagnat in...
maristbrothers
Aug 13, 20253 min read
World Youth Day: Meeting Joel Raman - Marist180 Young Achiever Award Winner Empowering Young People Across Sydney
Today is World Youth Day - a global celebration, first initiated by Pope John Paul II, to inspire, unite, and empower young people in...
maristbrothers
Aug 12, 20257 min read
From Rich History to Emerging Opportunities: New Caledonia’s Marist Presence Faces the Future with Faith, Writes Mark Pauchmann
Recently, the Executive Director for Province Ministries, Mark Pauschmann, visited the beautiful islands of New Caledonia - one of the...
maristbrothers
Aug 11, 20254 min read
From Timor-Leste to Australia: Colégio Marista Lautem Observe Australian Schools in Action
During the mid-year school holiday, the Colégio Marista Lautem teaching staff travelled to Australia to observe some Australian schools...
maristbrothers
Aug 11, 20251 min read
Between Two Coconut Trees: Br Tim’s Makeshift Classroom Inspires Kiribati Students
“Just need two coconut trees to teach the children,” says Br Tim Leen, currently serving in Kiribati. For him, all it takes are a few...
maristbrothers
Aug 5, 20251 min read
Remembering Br James McBride FMS: A Tribute by Former Pupil Br Tim Leen
On 14 July, Br James McBride FMS passed away in Aotearoa New Zealand. Below is the eulogy delivered at his funeral by Br Tim Leen, a...
maristbrothers
Jul 24, 20254 min read
From Humble Beginnings to a Pacific Legacy: Celebrating 75 Years of St Joseph’s College, Samoa
From 17–20 July, St Joseph’s College in Samoa celebrated a truly special milestone - its 75th anniversary. Former students returned from...
maristbrothers
Jul 21, 20251 min read
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