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First Provincial Visit of 2026: Br Darren Visits New Caledonia, Pays Respects to Late Marist Sisters
Br Darren Burge, Provincial of the Star of the Sea Province, is currently visiting New Caledonia in his first Provincial visit of 2026. During his time there, he is meeting with Brothers Jean-Paul Delesalle and Georges Benigaud, who live near Noumea. Br Georges Benigaud, Br Darren Burge, and Br Jean-Paul Delesalle The visit includes several key engagements. Br Darren will update the community on the recent chapter held in Fiji and will meet with the Archbishop of Noumea on Fr

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Jan 221 min read


Brothers from Australia Pay Tribute to St Peter Chanel on Futuna Island
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

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Oct 22, 20251 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...

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Aug 11, 20254 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...

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Apr 15, 20252 min read
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