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Building Cross-Cultural Connections: Students from MCI Fiji Visit Parramatta High for a School Immersion
Last month, Br Kees van der Weert, together with Principal Mereoni Matanitobua, staff, and students from Marcellin College Institute...
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Sep 222 min read
The Brothers and the Marist family in Fiji continue to nurture a vibrant Marist identity and spirit, writes Mark Pauschmann.
Mark Pauschmann, Executive Director of Province Ministries, recently returned to Fiji for his second visit. Fiji holds a special place in...
maristbrothers
Sep 223 min read
Divine Word University Celebrates 50 Years of Papua New Guinea’s Independence with Festivities and Cultural Pride
On 16 September, Divine Word University hosted a beautiful and meaningful celebration to mark the 50th Independence Day of Papua New...
maristbrothers
Sep 192 min read
Celebrating the Season of Creation: A Message from the Laudato Si’ Action Committee
This Season of Creation, the Laudato Si’ Action Committee has produced a special video featuring schools from across Australia, along...
maristbrothers
Sep 182 min read
Celebrating 25 Years of Marists in Timor-Leste: The Journey of ICFP and Educational Renewal
A quarter-century ago, in the wake of Timor-Leste’s struggle for independence, the foundations of education lay amid rubble and hope. It...
maristbrothers
Sep 105 min read
On the 25th Anniversary of the Mission in Timor-Leste: Newly Inaugurated Colégio Marista Lautém Expands the Reach of Marist Education
September 3, 2025 marked a historic first for the Marist mission in Timor-Leste. On that day, the Brothers officially opened Colégio...
maristbrothers
Sep 105 min read
“A Vibrant Future”: On its 25th Anniversary, Br Greg Reflects on the Young Marist Mission in Timor-Leste
As the Marist mission in Timor-Leste celebrates its 25th anniversary, one of the people most closely connected to its story is Br Greg...
maristbrothers
Sep 107 min read
A Milestone for the Marist Mission in Timor-Leste: Third Formation House Officially Inaugurated by the Bishop and Br Peter Carroll
The celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of the Marist mission in Timor-Leste continue. Following the joyful inauguration of the...
maristbrothers
Sep 71 min read
A New Dawn for Marist Mission in Timor-Leste: Colégio Marista Lautém Officially Inaugurated
September 3, 2025 marked a new and beautiful chapter in the history of the Marist Mission in Timor-Leste. The first Marist school in the...
maristbrothers
Sep 52 min read
Auckland Hosts Provincial Council: Focus on Schools, Safeguarding, and Missions
From 27 to 29 August, the Provincial Council held its regular meeting in Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand. In attendance were Provincial Br...
maristbrothers
Sep 12 min read
From Bucket Lists to Life Lists: Br Tony Encourages St Augustine’s Cairns Boarders to Explore Purpose and Impact
On 13 August, 52 senior boarders from St Augustine’s College, Cairns, gathered for an evening talk with Br Tony Leon, who spoke on the...
maristbrothers
Aug 282 min read
From Travel to Immersion: Highlights from the Province
From Brothers travelling for new assignments to schools hosting intercultural immersions, the Province has always been buzzing with...
maristbrothers
Aug 282 min read
Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane Marist Families Celebrate the Lives of Our Brother Jubilarians
A jubilee is a profoundly meaningful milestone in the life of a religious Brother. It is a celebration that honours decades of dedicated...
maristbrothers
Aug 184 min read
From the Provincial - Why the Feast of the Assumption of Mary Is More Relevant Than Ever Today
Every fortnight, Br Peter Carroll, Provincial of the Star of the Sea Province, shares a reflective editorial that invites the Marist...
maristbrothers
Aug 153 min read
Pasifika Updates: Br Angel Diego Visits Solomon Islands and Other News
From Br Angel Diego’s impactful visit to the beautiful Solomon Islands, where child rights and solidarity took center stage, to the...
maristbrothers
Aug 133 min read
A Heartfelt Journey: Young Adults Gather in Mittagong for an Inspiring 3-Day Marist Retreat
From 6 to 8 July, young adults from across Australia gathered at The Hermitage in Mittagong, New South Wales, for the Young Adults’...
maristbrothers
Aug 133 min read
Champagnat in the Pacific 2025: Three Days of Faith, Learning, and Connection for Aotearoa’s Marist Educators
From 3 to 6 August, nineteen participants from ten schools in our network in Aotearoa New Zealand took part in the annual Champagnat in...
maristbrothers
Aug 133 min read
World Youth Day: Meeting Joel Raman - Marist180 Young Achiever Award Winner Empowering Young People Across Sydney
Today is World Youth Day - a global celebration, first initiated by Pope John Paul II, to inspire, unite, and empower young people in...
maristbrothers
Aug 127 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...
maristbrothers
Aug 114 min read
Between Two Coconut Trees: Br Tim’s Makeshift Classroom Inspires Kiribati Students
“Just need two coconut trees to teach the children,” says Br Tim Leen, currently serving in Kiribati. For him, all it takes are a few...
maristbrothers
Aug 51 min read
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