On Friday 6 March, the Postulancy at Vila Marista Boa Mãe, Triloka, Timor-Leste, celebrated a joyful and significant moment in the life of our formation community: the farewell and commissioning of the ten postulants who have successfully completed their postulancy program. After months of prayer, study, community living, pastoral experience, and personal growth, these young men gathered with their formators and brothers for a simple yet meaningful celebration of thanksgiving

Students from St Joseph’s College, Alafua, Samoa, have helped bring the voices of young people in Samoa to the global stage through a formal submission to the United Nations' Universal Periodic Review (UPR), a key international process that assesses the human rights record of UN member states. The submission was facilitated by the Star of the Sea Province through their Secretariat of Solidarity and their international NGO, Fondazione Marista per la Solidarietà Internazionale

This week three Brothers in the Star of the Sea Province renewed their vows, reaffirming their commitment to the Marist mission and to a life of faith, community, and service. Brothers Bomes Tukana & Elijah Watehou Renew Religious Vows in Ceremony in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea On 9 March, Brothers Bomes Tukana and Elijah Watehou renewed their vows in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Fr Chris SM presided over the Mass, which carried added significance as it marked the first

Last December, Takoda Cheng of Marist Youth Ministry embarked on a meaningful volunteering experience with Bridge Builders. Having previously visited Cambodia as part of the MYM immersion program, Takoda was so deeply moved by what he witnessed that he felt compelled to return as a volunteer. During his time there, he taught English to local children - an experience he describes as truly beautiful. Read more about his experience. When I decided that I would volunteer a month

It has been an eventful couple of weeks across Pasifika - from the graduation of Brothers in Papua New Guinea, to cultural day celebrations at our school in Solomon Islands, and students enjoying a hands-on day of work in Samoa. Pasifika has been buzzing with activity. Read all updates here. Congratulations, Brothers Mark Kenatsi & Br Carlvin Rumina! On the fortieth anniversary of the Marist Brothers' presence in Madang, and the thirtieth anniversary of the Divine Word Univer

Friday, 6 March 2026, marked a landmark day for Sacred Heart College, Auckland. In a ceremony bringing together civic leaders, clergy, and the wider school community, the College officially inaugurated the Fergus Science Centre & Archives - named in honour of Br Fergus Gilbert. The new facility was built not only to meet the demands of modern science education but also as a tribute to the Brothers who established the school. Dignitaries and Distinguished Guests The inaugurati

A moving and culturally rich Dawn Ceremony welcomed the new Fergus Science Centre & Archives at Sacred Heart College, as staff, students, and community members gathered before sunrise to honour both the land and the legacy of those who came before. As a Māori song is sung, students hold up key words reflecting the theme of the ceremony The ceremony began at 6am, with the Marist Brothers - who share a long and deep history with the school - joining staff and students for the o

Br Darren Burge, Provincial of the Star of the Sea Province, is currently undertaking a week-long visit to Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand to engage with Marist schools, Brothers’ communities, and educational leaders. The visit underscores the Province’s commitment to supporting and deepening the Marist mission of education, faith formation, and service among young people in Aotearoa New Zealand. St Paul’s Principal Keith Simento, Br Darren, & Br Peter Horide at St Paul’s Coll

The new year has begun with energy and vitality across the Marist communities in Timor-Leste. From the arrival of new members in Triloka to joyful school celebrations, meaningful pastoral experiences, and ongoing formation initiatives, recent weeks have reflected a strong spirit of mission and fraternity. The following updates offer a glimpse into the life and work unfolding across the three communities. Welcome to Triloka, Br Rod Thomson The Triloka community was delighted t

The following address was delivered by Br Tim Leen at the Senior Leaders Induction Ceremony at Marist Brothers High School, Fiji, on 26 February. Br Tim, an Aotearoa New Zealand–born Marist Brother with decades of mission experience across the Pacific and Southeast Asia, speaks candidly to the school’s incoming student leaders about what it truly means to carry the Marist spirit - and why, now more than ever, that responsibility rests in their hands. What follows is a transcr

From 19–22 February, 39 student leaders from across the Marist schools of Aotearoa New Zealand gathered for the annual Champagnat Marist Student Leaders Forum. Daniel Dungey, Partnerships Coordinator for New Zealand, Fiji, Samoa, and Kiribati, reflects on this enriching and inspiring event. Our annual Champagnat Marist Student Leaders Forum in Otautahi Christchurch took place from 19-22 February this year with 39 student leaders across 10 of our 11 schools’ network in attenda

Proprietor appointees to the Boards of three Marist colleges in Aotearoa New Zealand were formally inducted at a special Mass held in the chapel of Sacred Heart College, marking a significant moment in the governance of the institutions. The ceremony, celebrated by Fr Steve Berecz, brought together newly appointed Board members alongside college leaders, staff, and supporters in a meaningful occasion that blended the spiritual mission of the Marist tradition with the formal r

Educational leaders and regional representatives from the Marist Institute met in Madrid from 16 - 20 February to chart the future direction of the Marist Global Network of Schools, marking a significant milestone in the network's development. Dr Frank Malloy, Br Kevin Wanden and Mark Pauschmann The gathering brought together delegates to review the network's strengths, challenges, and opportunities, culminating in the development of a four-year Strategic Plan that will guide

The Marist Scholastic brothers in Triloka, Timor-Leste, recently took part in an enriching workshop focused on the structure and dynamics of community prayer, led by Br Michael Akers of the Marist Mission, Life and Formation team in Sydney. Central to the day's program was an exploration of the new Marist book of morning and evening prayer, compiled and produced by Br Michael in late 2025. The morning unfolded in two parts. The first examined the key elements that give shape

Every fortnight, Br Darren Burge, the Provincial of the Star of the Sea Province, will share an editorial. You can read it either in our newsletter - Star Messenger - or on our website. As we enter the holy season of Lent, Br Darren Burge offers a beautiful and reflective editorial, inviting us to pause and consider a few important questions: What do I need to let go of or embrace to live more authentically as a person and a Christian? Where is God inviting me to experience

Opening Masses, staff orientations, student inductions, and familiar faces returning - it has been a wonderful and busy start to the year across Pasifika. Read on to find out what's been happening! Solomon Islands: A Workshop on Grace Inspires St Joseph’s Catholic School Staff The staff of St Joseph’s Catholic School in Tenaru, Solomon Islands, recently came together for a workshop led by Abraham and Ruth Hihiru. Centered around the theme of Grace - the grace we have received

As we move through another school year at LaValla, we are delighted to share some highlights from recent months. Our new students, many of them young and small, have settled beautifully into life at LaValla. December brought wonderful immersion visits from St John's College Woodlawn, Sacred Heart College, Alice Springs, and a group of Marist Young Adults accompanied by Jenifer Miller, MYM Sydney Regional Coordinator and Paul Harris, Mission, Life and Formation. All three grou

Five Melbourne Marist Association members are launching a community project for young adults centered around the Exodus Community in Heidelberg West. Br Harry Prout, Liz Wake, Joe McCarthy, Zack Pizzingrilli, and Br Tony Clark are leading the initiative, which provides volunteer opportunities for past students who have worked with Exodus Over 25 young people attended the first gathering on Sunday night, sharing a meal and discussing the community's direction. Peter Woodhouse,

The first gathering of Brothers at Triloka, the joyful start of a new school year at Lautem, new visitors welcomed into the community, and celebrations at religious events - January was a month full of excitement for the Marist family in Timor-Leste. Brothers come together to discuss the Province Chapter calls Twenty-seven Brothers gathered at Vila Marista Boa Mãe in Triloka on 27 January for the first community assembly of the year, taking time to reflect on the future direc