Marist Life Across the Pacific: A Glimpse into Community, Celebration, and Service

Across the Marist Pacific region, our communities continue to live out the spirit of Marcellin Champagnat - in prayer, service, education, and joyful fraternity. Here is a snapshot of recent happenings from Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Samoa, and beyond.

Vocations and Mission in Kairiru Island, PNG

In Sepik, Papua New Guinea, Brothers John Curry and Cyril Benora recently spent time promoting vocations on Kairiru Island, engaging with young people in conversations about faith, purpose, and the call to Marist life. It was a meaningful opportunity to witness to our charism and invite others to consider walking the Marist path.

Brothers John Curry and Cyril Benora.

A Morning at the Marist Champagnat Institute - Suva, Fiji

At the Marist Champagnat Institute in Suva, students have been actively engaged in both agricultural and technical training. In the gardens, students planted Chinese cabbage seedlings and took pride in maintaining their plots. Meanwhile, in the carpentry and joinery section, the boys worked on hands-on projects with dedication and enthusiasm. Daily life at the Institute continues to foster growth, confidence, and joy among the students.

Student at the Marist Champagnat Institute planting Chinese Cabbage seedlings and cleaning their garden.

Boys of the carpentry and joinery section working on their projects.

Celebrating Marist Spirit: Fiji Marist Old Boys Gather in Samoa

The Fiji Marist Brothers Old Boys in Samoa gathered recently at St Marcellin Hall, Mulivai, to mark three significant occasions:

Fiji Marist Brothers Old Boys in Samoa.

• Honouring the memory of Marist Brothers, particularly Br Sam, and two Marist Fathers buried at Moamoa who had once served at St John’s College, Cawaci.

• Celebrating the Feast of St Marcellin Champagnat, a moment of deep significance for all Marists.

• Rejoicing in the recent achievement of Marist Brothers High School, who won the Coca-Cola Track and Field Games for the third consecutive year - a proud moment for the entire Marist community.

  
  

A Heartwarming Visit in Alafua, Samoa

In Alafua, Br David Lavin received a touching visit from his friend Malala, a young man with special needs from Aleipata. Malala brought to’ana’i (Sunday lunch) for the Brothers and spent time with them, sharing stories in both English and Samoan. The visit was a moving reminder of the deep bonds formed through simple acts of care - Malala had never forgotten the love and attention shown to him by the Brothers.

Br David Lavin with his friend Malala.

Contributed by Br John Hazelman, Provincial Delegate to Pasifika and Br Steve Vaea