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Celebrating Marcellin: From Timor-Leste to PNG, Champagnat Day Celebrated Across 11 Countries
Champagnat Day on 6 June was celebrated across the 11 countries in the Star of the Sea Province with great joy and enthusiasm. From the...
maristbrothers
12 hours ago3 min read
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Exodus Community in Melbourne Celebrates a Joyful and Fun-Filled Family Week!
Over 60 people came together this year for our annual Family Camp, held at the beautiful Camp Oasis in Mt Evelyn. It was a...
maristbrothers
6 days ago2 min read
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Thank You, Caritas Italia: LaValla Students Celebrate New Library Space
A couple of months ago, LaValla School in Cambodia received brand-new furniture, sparking excitement among students and staff - thanks to...
maristbrothers
7 days ago2 min read
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Goodbye and Thank You: Brothers Prepare to Leave Kai Laki After Three Meaningful Years
The Marian tradition of processing from house to house with the statue of Our Lady and praying the Rosary during the month of May...
maristbrothers
Jun 42 min read
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Honouring Samoa: Marist Students March with Pride on 63rd Independence Day
On Sunday, Samoa proudly marked its 63rd Independence Day with a vibrant national celebration. The official ceremony took place at...
maristbrothers
Jun 31 min read
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Restoration Day Festivities: Lautem Marists Join in The Celebrations
In the lead-up to 20 May - Timor-Leste’s Restoration of Independence Day, Lautem came alive each evening with vibrant celebrations....
maristbrothers
Jun 11 min read
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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...
maristbrothers
Jun 11 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Rest Now, Holy Father: A Tribute to Pope Francis (1936–2025) by Br Peter Carroll
Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. What follows is a reflection...
maristbrothers
Apr 225 min read
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RIP, Br Vincent: A Century of Life, Eight Decades of Loving Service
On 21 April, Br Vincent Shekleton FMS passed away at 7:25 pm in Campbelltown, Sydney. Below is an obituary written by Br Peter Carroll,...
maristbrothers
Apr 225 min read
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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
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One Spirit, Many Shores: Palm Sunday Observed Across the Province
Palm Sunday, the gateway into Holy Week, was celebrated with deep faith and vibrant community spirit across our diverse and beautiful...
maristbrothers
Apr 142 min read
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