St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill, held a special celebration last week, marking two significant occasions - the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Brother Ligouri Resources Centre and the launch of Fr Frank Brennan SJ’s new book, Equality, Reconciliation and Social Cohesion: The Inspiration of Sir William Deane. Br Michael Green served as Master of Ceremonies for the event. Fr Frank Brennan SJ, Mr Michael Blake (Headmaster), Br Michael Green, Hon Michael Daley MP, Bishop

On Friday, 16 October, St Louis High School in Kiribati held its annual Prize Giving Ceremony, bringing together students from all year levels and some parents for a special celebration of the students’ achievements. Reflecting on the occasion, Deputy Principal Leo Minoneti Kaufusi shares highlights from the day. Read his reflection below. St Louis High School’s 2026 Prize Giving Ceremony was a special occasion to recognise the hard work, perseverance and achievements of stud

On 20 October, St Paul’s College in Auckland welcomed New Zealand’s Minister of Education, Hon Erica Stanford MP. Minister of Education, Hon Erica Stanford MP, with St Paul’s College Headmaster Keith Simento The students performed a powerful haka pōwhiri, alongside mihi and waiata, reflecting the school’s cultural identity and the spirit of its community. Addressing staff and students, Minister Stanford commended the college’s achievements, acknowledging that the successes o

Students at St Michel Technical College in Vanuatu have had a busy few weeks, with activities ranging from practical classroom assessments to community engagement and reflection during Mission Week. The Year 10 students put their learning into practice through a practical internal assessment in General Technology, focusing on local food preparation. The activity provided an opportunity for students to demonstrate their practical skills and explore local food preparation as pa

On 3 October, six Marist Brothers from Timor-Leste renewed their vows of poverty, chastity and obedience for a further year during a Mass at the Star of the Sea Chapel in Triloka, Timor-Leste. Brothers Clementino Xavier fms, Dionisio Madeira Martins fms, Filomeno Mendonça fms, Julio Brites fms, Juvencio Hanjam Nia fms and Salvador Baptista Ferreira fms were joined by around 60 people for the ceremony, celebrated by Salesian priest Fr Aderito Manuel Victor da Costa SDB, a long

From 18 to 28 September, 12 Champagnat Marists from Aotearoa New Zealand undertook their third annual pilgrimage to Rome, L’Hermitage and Lyon. It was a deeply moving journey, tracing the footsteps of St Marcellin Champagnat. Along the way, the pilgrims deepened their understanding of the Marist heart and mission and formed beautiful connections that will last a lifetime, writes Daniel Dungey, Partnership Coordinator for Fiji, Samoa, Kiribati and Aotearoa New Zealand. Our thi

Sunday 27 September was a very special day for the Marist Brothers and the wider Marist family in Aotearoa New Zealand, as three Brothers celebrated significant jubilees. Br Osmund celebrated his Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years, Br Graeme his Diamond Jubilee, marking 60 years, and Br Kevin his Golden Jubilee, marking 50 years. Held in Aotearoa New Zealand, the celebrations were attended by Provincial Br Darren Burge, who joined the Brothers, their families and friends in m

Being part of a Province spanning 11 countries creates valuable opportunities for schools to share resources, exchange knowledge and learn from one another’s cultures and experiences. Recently, Aidan Kavanagh, Head of Religious Education, Sacred Heart College, Auckland, visited Marist Brothers School in Suva, Fiji, to share resources and ideas around Catholic education. Read his reflection on the visit below. Recently, I had the privilege of representing Sacred Heart College,

September 12, the Feast of the Holy Name of Mary, marked the second gathering of the newly formed Champagnat Marist Family in Timor-Leste. Held at the Instituto Católico para Formação de Professores (ICFP), the gathering brought together 35 Marist lay people and Brothers to begin shaping their vision, activities and pastoral initiatives for 2027. The gathering builds on the official launch of the Champagnat Marist Family in Timor-Leste on 25 March, which marked a significant

During a two-week visit to Honiara, Solomon Islands, Br Tony Leon spent time with five young men undertaking the Marist Aspirancy program, supporting Br Simon Serero in their formation and vocational journey. Brothers Tony Leon, Simon Serero, Hudson Horoto and Epalle Taega with the Aspirants The six-month residential Aspirancy program provides young men with an opportunity to explore their vocation as Marist Brothers. The program currently hosts five aspirants from Papua New

For this year’s Season of Creation, the Laudato Si’ Action Committee of the Star of the Sea Province has prepared a short liturgy and accompanying video exploring the theme ‘Living Water’. As a Province made up largely of island nations, water holds a special significance for our communities. It is not only essential for life, but is deeply woven into the culture, traditions and daily lives of our people. In the video, Marists - both Brothers and Lay Marists - from across the

Congratulations to Br Georges Benigaud, who celebrated his Diamond Jubilee as a Marist Brother during a special Marist Family Mass in Paita, New Caledonia, on 8 September. The Mass was celebrated by Fr François Grossin SM and attended by Vice Provincial Br Ken McDonald, Br Neville Solomon and members of the Champagnat Marist Family. Br Georges renews his vows Br Ken also presented Br Georges with a special token of appreciation from Star of the Sea Province in recognition of

From 14 to 16 August, 14 students gathered in Mittagong for the Game Changers LaValla Leadership Camp. Jenifer Miller, NSW/ACT Regional Coordinator for Marist Youth Ministry, reflects on the camp and the memorable experience it was for the young people who attended. Fourteen enthusiastic Year 10 Game Changers students from Marist Canberra, Red Bend Catholic College Forbes, St Patrick's Marist College Dundas, and Parramatta Marist High School travelled to Mittagong from 14 to

Jasmine Brown, Association Councillor of the Marist Association of St Marcellin Champagnat Australia, visited Cambodia for the first time in 2019. Since then, she has carried a special affection for the beautiful country and a deep admiration for the incredible work of the Marists there at the Lavalla school, Cambodia’s only government-approved school for young people with disabilities. When Jasmine returned to Cambodia this year, she felt a familiar stirring of emotion. Ref

Br Rajakumar Soosai Manickam, General Councillor and Link Councillor for Oceania, is visiting the Marist communities in Aotearoa New Zealand from 17 to 29 August. He was warmly welcomed at the beginning of his visit by Br Peter Horide, Provincial Delegate for Aotearoa New Zealand. Br Rajakumar at St Paul's College During his time in Aotearoa New Zealand, Br Rajakumar will visit the various Marist communities, meet with Brothers, participate in Provincial Council meetings fr

Saturday, 15 August, the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, was the occasion for a special gathering of the Brothers in Timor-Leste at Vila Marista Boa Mãe, Triloka. The gathering unfolded in three parts. Brothers reflecting on the Five Calls of the General Chapter In the first part, 27 Brothers and three novices, currently undertaking their pastoral program from the Tudella Novitiate in Sri Lanka, gathered to reflect on the Calls of the 23rd General Chapter, held last yea

Less than a year after it began, the Montagne Street Ministry in Port Moresby has grown from a simple feeding program into a wider network of support for people experiencing homelessness. Named after the dying young boy whose encounter with Marcellin Champagnat left a lasting impression on the young priest, the ministry was initiated by Br Mark Kenatsi and members of the Marist family as part of the re-establishment of the Marist Brothers community in Port Moresby. Br Tim wit

Br Darren Burge, Provincial of the Star of the Sea Province, was in Timor-Leste last week, where he met with Bishop Leandro Maria Alves and visited the three Marist Brothers’ communities in Triloka, Teulale and Lautem. Aspirants welcoming Br Darren to Casa Marista Teulale As part of his visit, Br Darren spent time with the aspirants at Casa Marista Teulale. The aspirants introduced themselves in English, a language they study alongside other subjects during their aspirancy, a

From 9 to 12 August, sixteen participants from nine schools in our network in Aotearoa New Zealand took part in the annual Champagnat in the Pacific program. Daniel Dungey, Partnerships Coordinator for New Zealand, Fiji, Samoa, and Kiribati, reports on the event. Vaughan Park, Long Bay, once again provided a wonderful setting for the 2026 Champagnat in the Pacific (CITP) staff formation program. Sixteen participants representing nine schools from across our network gathered f

In July, Sonja Brownridge visited Timor-Leste as part of the Marist Schools Australia Professional Language Learning Collaborative. She reflects on her experience and the connections she made during her time in Timor-Leste. Read more: I recently had the privilege of returning to the Instituto Católico para a Formação de Professores (ICFP) in Baucau, Timor-Leste, as part of the Marist Schools Australia Professional Language Learning Collaborative for Timor-Leste. Now in its