Celebrating Our Brother Jubilarians in Aotearoa - New Zealand

On Sunday 24 August, the Aotearoa New Zealand Brothers gathered to celebrate the Jubilees of Brothers Richard Dunleavy (75 years), Michael Taylor (75 years), and Dunstan Henry (70 years).

Guests for the occasion included our confreres from Kaikohe and Palmerston North, as well as Br Afa Afaese from Kiribati, Br Kevin Wanden, the Provincial, Br Peter Carroll, and the Vice Provincial, Br Darren Burge, among others.

On behalf of Br Michael, who is in care, Br John Koorey receives his plaque and candle

A simple and effective ceremony of thanksgiving included the presentation of a candle and a plaque to each of the jubilarians, in recognition of his many years of fidelity, and in gratitude for his Marist life and mission.

Congratulations, dear Brothers. May your lives continue to inspire all who choose to walk this path.

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Br Peter Carroll addressed the jubilarians

Br Murray Kelly

Br Murray speaks about Br Dunstan

Brothers enjoying going through some wonderful pictures from the archives

Br Richard Dunleavy

Br Colin Divane

Br Colin speaks about the jubilarians

Br John Koorey gave tribute to Br Michael Taylor's many years in Marist life

To begin the jubilee meal, Br Darren says a prayer of thanksgiving

A wonderful meal and a happy celebration!

Br Peter Carroll and Br John Koorey

Br Peter Carroll at the Jubilee

Our 70^th Jubilarian Brother Michael, who wasn’t able to be with us (older pic): Seen here with his sister, Pat

(older pic) With some Old Boys in 2016