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Brothers in Mission: Marist and La Mennais Communities Meet
There are now three congregations of Religious Brothers conducting missions in the Diocese of Baucau. The Marist Brothers (FMS), the...

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Jul 2, 20251 min read


A New Chapter in Timor-Leste: Marist Brothers Establish Community in Triloka
There are now officially three Marist Brothers’ communities in Timor-Leste - a remarkable sign of how the Marist presence is growing in...

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Jul 1, 20252 min read


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...

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Jun 11, 20253 min read


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...

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Jun 4, 20252 min read


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....

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Jun 1, 20251 min read


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...

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Apr 30, 20251 min read


A Sacred Renewal: 12 Timorese Brothers Renew Their Commitment to Marist Life in Baucau
On 22 March, 12 Timorese Brothers renewed their vows of poverty, chastity and obedience in Baucau, Timor Leste. They are Brothers Adelino...

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Mar 29, 20252 min read


Strengthening Marist Bonds across the Province: MLF Team visits Marist Communities in Timor-Leste
Tony Clarke and Br Michael Callinan from the Mission and Life Formation Team visited Timor-Leste from February 24–27 and thoroughly...

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Mar 27, 20252 min read


A New Beginning: Colégio Marista, The First Marist School Opens in Lautem, Timor-Leste
In Timor-Leste, within the District of Lautem, Colégio Marista officially opened its doors on 3 February. The founding staff includes Br...

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Feb 4, 20252 min read


ICFP Baucau Achieves International Accreditation from Indonesia’s LAMDIK
Instituto Católico para Formação de Professores (ICFP), a Marist teacher training institute in Baucau, Timor-Leste, has been granted...

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Jan 25, 20252 min read


Provincial Council’s Timor-Leste Visit: Celebrating Community and New Developments
The SoTS Provincial Council - Br Peter Carroll, Br Darren Burge, Br Greg McDonald, and Br Kevin Wanden - accompanied by General...

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Nov 20, 20242 min read


Following in Marcellin's Footsteps: Six Marist Brothers Renew Vows in Timor-Leste
On 5 October, six Timor-Leste Brothers renewed their vows in Baucau, Timor Leste. They are: Brs Clementino Xavier, Dionisio M. Martins,...

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Oct 9, 20242 min read
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