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A Month of Milestones: May Highlights from Colegio Marista, first Marist school in Timor-Leste
May has been a special time at Colégio Marista, the first Marist school in Lautem, Timor-Leste, marked by a focus on Mary. Students...

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Jun 11 min read


10 Years of Laudato Si’: More Relevant Than Ever, writes Br Chris Poppelwell
It has been ten years since Pope Francis released his groundbreaking encyclical Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home , and its...

maristbrothers
May 282 min read


Prayer, Parade, and Prizes: A Joyful Day at St Joseph’s School Carnival in Tenaru, Solomon Islands
Last Friday, 23 May, St Joseph Catholic School, Tenaru in the Solomon Islands came alive with colour, energy, and celebration as...

maristbrothers
May 261 min read


Guided by St Augustine, Pope Leo XIV Embarks on His Papal Journey, writes Br Peter
Last Sunday Pope Leo XIV received the symbols of his Petrine ministry, pallium and the fisherman’s ring, and officially began his papacy....

maristbrothers
May 223 min read


Historic Gathering: Champagnat Family Commission and Secretariat of the Laity Meet for the First Time in Fiji
After more than two years of working together remotely, the Champagnat Family Commission held its first in-person meeting in Fiji from 27...

maristbrothers
May 193 min read


A Quiet Achiever: Pope Leo XIV is the leader we need now, writes Br Mark O’ Connor
Br Mark O’Connor, Vicar for Communications for the Diocese of Parramatta, who has covered the Vatican extensively, reflects on how the...

maristbrothers
May 1110 min read


A Pilgrim of Hope: Jubilee Year a Time for Reflection, Renewal, and Rejoicing, Writes Mereoni, Principal of Marist Champagnat Institute, Fiji
As a Catholic and Marist educator in Fiji, being a “Pilgrim of Hope” during this Jubilee year carries profound significance. For me, this...

maristbrothers
May 52 min read


New Beginnings: Postulants from Timor-Leste and the Pacific Begin Their Novitiate Journey in Sri Lanka
On Wednesday, 30 April, eight Timorese postulants, accompanied by Br Matthew Green, departed Dili, capital of Timor-Leste, for the...

maristbrothers
Apr 301 min read


Stations of the Cross Through Eroded Shores Reflects a Creation in Crisis, writes Br Chris Poppelwell
Last week on Good Friday, Lomary Parish in Fiji marked the Stations of the Cross with a powerful reflection on the urgent issue of sea...

maristbrothers
Apr 283 min read


RIP, Br John Fitzgibbon: Honouring A Life of Faith and Devotion
On 21 April, Br John Fitzgibbon passed away at 10:30 pm (NZ time) in Auckland, Aotearoa-NZ. Below is an obituary written by Br Peter...

maristbrothers
Apr 244 min read


Where the Journey Began: New Book Honours the Formation Houses That Shaped Marist Brotherhood in the Province
For those pursuing a religious life, a formation house is more than just a building - it’s a sacred space where one discerns their...

maristbrothers
Apr 1613 min read


A New Chapter for the Church in New Caledonia: Installation of Archbishop Susitino Sionepoe
On Saturday, 12 April 2025, the Cathedral of St Joseph in Nouméa, New Caledonia, hosted a significant and joyful event - the installation...

maristbrothers
Apr 152 min read


Charting the Future: Province Ministries Director Visits Marist Communities in Fiji
During a recent visit to Fiji, Mark Pauschmann, the inaugural Executive Director of Province Ministries, spent time with various Marist...

maristbrothers
Apr 91 min read


“We are Trying to Reach the Unreached,” Says Br Mark Kenatsi of Madang’s Marist Family Mission
The Marist community in Madang has consistently worked to strengthen its outreach programs, ensuring that those on the margins are not...

maristbrothers
Apr 72 min read


St Joseph’s College, Samoa: Br Kevin O’Malley Reflects on its 75 Years of Marist Education, Legacy, and Lasting Influence
St Joseph’s College in Samoa will mark its 75th anniversary in 2025 - a milestone celebrating its rich legacy of faith, education, and...

maristbrothers
Apr 14 min read


A Sacred Renewal: 12 Timorese Brothers Renew Their Commitment to Marist Life in Baucau
On 22 March, 12 Timorese Brothers renewed their vows of poverty, chastity and obedience in Baucau, Timor Leste. They are Brothers Adelino...

maristbrothers
Mar 292 min read


Strengthening Marist Bonds across the Province: MLF Team visits Marist Communities in Timor-Leste
Tony Clarke and Br Michael Callinan from the Mission and Life Formation Team visited Timor-Leste from February 24–27 and thoroughly...

maristbrothers
Mar 272 min read


In the Garden, There Was a Tomb: Br Paul Creevey’s Book Sheds New Light on an Ancient Text
One of the most beautiful aspects of religious texts is their ability to be interpreted across generations, allowing each reader to find...

maristbrothers
Mar 79 min read


Part 1: Through the Lens of History: A Photo Essay on the Marist Brothers in Australia
The Marist Brothers have a rich and inspiring history in the Pacific. From the first Brothers who journeyed from Europe to Aotearoa-New...

maristbrothers
Mar 53 min read


Faith, Leadership & Community: 38 Champagnat Marist Student Leaders Gather in Christchurch
The annual Champagnat Marist Student Leaders Forum in Christchurch, Aotearoa - New Zealand, recently concluded, with 38 students...

maristbrothers
Feb 272 min read
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