Br Darren Burge, the newly appointed Provincial of the Star of the Sea Province, is in Timor-Leste this week for his first international visit since assuming office. The trip provides him with an opportunity to engage directly with the Brothers across the country and to observe firsthand the steady growth of the Marist mission in the region. Brother Darren Burge and Tony Caddy with the Scholastic Brothers at Vila Marista Boa Mãe, Triloka   His visit commenced at the Triloka F

The Board of Marist Schools Australia has announced Dr John Kyle-Robinson will take up the role of National Director of MSA effective 27 July 2026. He succeeds the current National Director, Dr Frank Malloy, who announced his decision to conclude his tenure in 2026 which will mark his tenth year in the role and his fifteenth year at Marist Schools Australia. “John has rich experience in Catholic education spanning more than 35 years and is more than qualified to take on the l

The Marist Brothers’ Star of the Sea Province is pleased to announce the appointment of Br Darren Burge as its new Provincial, following the election of Br Peter Carroll as Superior General of the Marist Brothers at the 23rd General Chapter held in Tagaytay, Philippines. The Star of the Sea Province, the largest in the Marist world, spans 11 countries across the Pacific and Asia. Br Darren’s appointment marks a significant moment of continuity and renewal for the Province as

On 8 November, Br Dominic Tsibuen marked a beautiful milestone - 25 years as a Marist Brother. His Silver Jubilee is a celebration not only of years, but of a life lived with faith, purpose, and a kindness that has touched many. Brothers gathered with the two priests Fr Willy and Benjamin in front of the St Marcellin Chapel As a young student at Hutjena High School, Dominic was taught by three Marist Brothers who left a lasting impression on him - Br Julian Hakumin, who was t

On 30 October, Br Kevin Murray passed away in Sydney, Australia. Below is an obituary written by Br Darren Burge, the Acting Provincial of the Star of the Sea Province. It is with great sadness that I advise you that Br Kevin Murray died peacefully on 30 October in Sydney. Kevin remained conscious and talking until the last minute, his heart finally failing from old age. He was 96 years old and had been a Marist Brother for 76 years. Br Kevin Murray: 09.09.1929 - 30.10.2025 T

The Star of the Sea Provincial Council convened in Sydney from 22 to 24 October for its quarterly in-person meeting - one of four held annually across different parts of the Province. The Council currently comprises Br Darren Burge (Acting Provincial), Br Peter Horide (Provincial Delegate to Aotearoa-New Zealand), Br Greg McDonald (Provincial Delegate to Timor-Leste and Cambodia), Br Sefo Une (Country Coordinator for Samoa), Br Graham Neist (Provincial Councillor), and Br Kev

Recently, Br Neville Solomon and Br Paul Bailey made a special journey to Futuna Island, the sacred place where St Peter Chanel was martyred. St Peter Chanel, a Marist Father from France, is honoured as the patron saint of Oceania. He had travelled to Futuna with one of Marcellin Champagnat’s own Brothers from the Hermitage in France - Br Marie-Nizier Delormes. Br Neville Solomon and Br Paul Bailey While St Peter Chanel was tragically martyred, Br Marie-Nizier survived the at

Champagnat Lay Marists from Fiji - Mereoni Matantobua, Arieta Elisabeta, and Joeli Koroiravudi - joined Br Anitelea Fidow and General Councillor Br John Hazelman at the Conference of Major Superiors of the Pacific Islands (CMSPI), held at the Pacific Regional Seminary in Suva, Fiji. Champagnat Marists with the Nuncio and Timothy Radcliff and Sr Maria Cimperman This year’s conference centers around the theme: “Formation in a Synodal Church: Lay, Initial and Ongoing.” It brings

During his recent visit to the islands of Vanuatu, Mark Pauschmann, Executive Director of Province Ministries, was warmly received by the Marist community. In his reflection, he commends the enduring Marist spirit, the commitment of the students at St Michel Technical College, and the strong culture of collaboration that defines the community there. Read more: My visit St Michel Technical College on Santo Island began with a warm welcome from Br Jean Marie Batick. His hospit

Congratulations to our Brothers from Melanesia - Br Mark Kenatsi, Br Cyril Benora, Br Fereole Melteror, and Br Carlvin Rumina - for their recent achievements at Divine Word University, Madang, Papua New Guinea. During a special Mass celebrated by Fr Wilson SVD, Head of Department, three of our Brothers - Br Cyril, Br Fereole, and Br Carlvin - received their Missioning Cross, a significant milestone in their spiritual and academic journey. This ceremony, held annually at Divin

Congratulations to six of our Brothers in temporary profession - Br Clementino Xavier, Br Dionisio Madeira Martins, Br Filomeno Mendonca,...

Excerpts from Interview with Br João Carlos do Prado , Part 2. Read Part 1 here .   So until 2010, your work was mainly focused in...

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...

Excerpts from Interview with Br John Hazelman, General Councillor, Marist Institute, Part 2. Read Part 1 here . How did your journey...

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...

Excerpts from Interview with Br Peter Carroll, Superior General, Marist Institute, Part 2. Read Part 1 here . When did you retire from...

There are leaders who command by position, and there are leaders who inspire by presence. Br Peter Carroll, former Provincial of the Star...

The Star of the Sea Province is delighted to announce that Br Peter Carroll, its current Provincial, has been elected Superior General of...