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

Across the scattered islands of the Pacific, geography and limited resources often make access to quality education uneven for young students. While some schools enjoy the benefits of modern technology, others struggle with outdated or insufficient equipment - leaving many students at a disadvantage in today’s digital world. Recognising this gap, the Star of the Sea Province, with immense support from its partners and Marist networks, has launched a major initiative to help b

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

From 13 to 23 September, Champagnat Marists from Aotearoa New Zealand undertook their second annual pilgrimage to Rome, L’Hermitage, and Lyon. It was a deeply moving journey, tracing the footsteps of St Marcellin Champagnat. Along the way, the pilgrims deepened their understanding of the Marist heart and mission, and formed beautiful connections that will last a lifetime, writes Daniel Dungey, Partnership Coordinator for Fiji, Samoa, Kiribati, and Aotearoa New Zealand. Our se

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

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

Respected scholar and educator Br Michael Green has been awarded Australian Catholic University’s highest honour - the Doctor of the...

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

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...

In August, Milika Nation, Communications and Engagement Coordinator for Australian Marist Solidarity, visited Timor-Leste. Her time there...

Mark Pauschmann, Executive Director of Province Ministries, recently returned to Fiji for his second visit. Fiji holds a special place in...

On 16 September, Divine Word University hosted a beautiful and meaningful celebration to mark the 50th Independence Day of Papua New...

This Season of Creation, the Laudato Si’ Action Committee has produced a special video featuring schools from across Australia, along...