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Renewing Commitment: Six Timorese Brothers Renew Their Vows
Congratulations to six of our Brothers in temporary profession - Br Clementino Xavier, Br Dionisio Madeira Martins, Br Filomeno Mendonca,...
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Oct 8, 20251 min read
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
Building Cross-Cultural Connections: Students from MCI Fiji Visit Parramatta High for a School Immersion
Last month, Br Kees van der Weert, together with Principal Mereoni Matanitobua, staff, and students from Marcellin College Institute...
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
Divine Word University Celebrates 50 Years of Papua New Guinea’s Independence with Festivities and Cultural Pride
On 16 September, Divine Word University hosted a beautiful and meaningful celebration to mark the 50th Independence Day of Papua New...
maristbrothers
Sep 19, 20252 min read
Celebrating the Season of Creation: A Message from the Laudato Si’ Action Committee
This Season of Creation, the Laudato Si’ Action Committee has produced a special video featuring schools from across Australia, along...
maristbrothers
Sep 18, 20252 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 Milestone for the Marist Mission in Timor-Leste: Third Formation House Officially Inaugurated by the Bishop and Br Peter Carroll
The celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of the Marist mission in Timor-Leste continue. Following the joyful inauguration of the...
maristbrothers
Sep 7, 20251 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
From Bucket Lists to Life Lists: Br Tony Encourages St Augustine’s Cairns Boarders to Explore Purpose and Impact
On 13 August, 52 senior boarders from St Augustine’s College, Cairns, gathered for an evening talk with Br Tony Leon, who spoke on the...
maristbrothers
Aug 28, 20252 min read
From Travel to Immersion: Highlights from the Province
From Brothers travelling for new assignments to schools hosting intercultural immersions, the Province has always been buzzing with...
maristbrothers
Aug 28, 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
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