A Lifelong Commitment: Br Steve Vaea Makes His Perpetual Profession in Samoa
- maristbrothers
- May 31
- 2 min read
Congratulations to Br Steve Vaea of Samoa, who made his Perpetual Profession as a Marist Brother on 30 May, marking a significant milestone in his vocational journey.
Surrounded by fellow Marist Brothers, family, friends, and members of the wider Marist community, Br Steve made a lifelong commitment to the Marist way of life through the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
Present for the celebration were Provincial Br Darren Burge, Vice Provincial Br Ken McDonald, and fellow Brothers including Br Sefo Une, Br Siaosi Ioane, Br Petero Navuku, Br Anitelea Fidow, Br John Curry, Br Lulio Suaesi, Br David and Br Kevin.
Br Darren received Br Steve's perpetual vows on behalf of the Superior General, Br Peter Carroll.
The celebration brought together the richness of Samoan and Fijian traditions, creating a fitting tribute to Br Steve's journey and the deep connections he has formed through his ministry across the Pacific.
The Perpetual Profession, sometimes referred to as the Profession of Perpetual Vows, is one of the most significant moments in the life of a Marist Brother. Following years of formation, discernment, and temporary vows, it represents a lifelong commitment to God, the Church, and the mission of the Marist Brothers.
Born on 21 March 1995 into a Catholic family in Samoa, Br Steve is the third of seven boys. His Marist formation began in Fiji, where he completed his postulancy before making his First Profession as a Marist Brother on 23 February 2019.
Later that year, he moved to the Marist Asia-Pacific Center (MAPAC) in Manila, Philippines, where he undertook a two-year scholastic programme from 2019 to 2021. Following the completion of his Bachelor of Computer Science degree, Br Steve returned to the Pacific, serving first in Fiji before returning to Samoa.
Today, he ministers at Marist Brothers Primary School in Suva, Samoa, where he continues to accompany young people and contribute to the Marist mission.
Br Steve's Perpetual Profession is a powerful witness of faith, dedication, and generosity. His lifelong "yes" to God is a source of inspiration for the Marist family and a reminder of the enduring call to serve with humility, simplicity, and love.
Congratulations to Br Steve on this joyous occasion! May Mother Mary and Marcellin Champagnat continue to guide and bless him as he begins this new chapter of lifelong commitment and service.
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Pics credit: Br Petero Navuku
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