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 district. Welcome to Triloka, Br Rod Thomson The Triloka community was delighted to welcome

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

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

As the new year begins, schools and communities across the province are launching into 2026 with renewed energy. At the Instituto Católico para Formação de Professores (ICFP) , Timor-Leste, preparations are underway to welcome a new cohort of students and teachers, writes Br Paul Gilchrist, the institute's Director. ICFP staff returned to start the new academic year on 5 January 2026. After an opening prayer and a meeting with all staff, the lecturers were quickly down to wo

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

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

A quarter-century ago, in the wake of Timor-Leste’s struggle for independence, the foundations of education lay amid rubble and hope. It...

September 3, 2025 marked a historic first for the Marist mission in Timor-Leste. On that day, the Brothers officially opened Colégio...

As the Marist mission in Timor-Leste celebrates its 25th anniversary, one of the people most closely connected to its story is Br Greg...

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...

During the mid-year school holiday, the Colégio Marista Lautem teaching staff travelled to Australia to observe some Australian schools...

Last week, the Marist community in the Solomon Islands came together over a shared meal to honour and farewell three young postulants -...

In a simple ceremony at Casa Marista, Teuale, last Friday evening, 11 July, nine Timorese men were formally accepted into the Marist...

On 7 July 2025, Colégio Marista Lautem moved from its temporary location at the Lautem Catholic Parish Centre to its permanent site at...

Each year, students from the Instituto Católico para Formação de Professores, or ICFP, undertake their five-week estajiu, or teaching...

Following the recent Marist Higher Education Conference in Rome, Br Peter Corr arranged for a team of university staff from Notre Dame of...

In June, 13 of our Scholastic Brothers began their teaching practicum placements (estajiu) in both Catholic and government schools across...

The formation of Champagnat Marists in Timor-Leste is a key goal of our Community Vision for Marist life and mission. Last week this goal...