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Justin Durling Appointed CEO of Champagnat Marist Education Limited, Aotearoa - NZ
Champagnat Marist Education Limited (CMEL) established by the New Zealand Marist Brothers Trust Board, is pleased to announce the...
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Dec 23, 20242 min read
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Faith Across Borders: The Newly Released Book of Marist Prayers Aims to Bridge Cultures and Generations
December 8 holds deep significance for the Asia-Pacific Marist community and the broader Catholic world. On this day, we celebrate the...
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Dec 8, 20244 min read
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International Day of People with Disabilities: FMSI and LaValla School Lead the Way in Inclusive Education in Cambodia
Nestled in Takhmao, Cambodia, LaValla School stands as a testament to Marcellin Champagnat's philosophy of serving those on the margins....
maristbrothers
Dec 3, 20246 min read
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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...
maristbrothers
Nov 20, 20242 min read
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Empowering the Next Generation: Marist Collaboration Brings Kiribati Youth Concerns to UN Spotlight
The Marists, through the Secretariat of Solidarity and their NGO Fondazione Marista per la Solidarietà Internazionale (FMSI), are...
maristbrothers
Nov 18, 20246 min read
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Oceania Comes Alive: From Kiribati Graduations to All Souls' Day Observances
From celebrating student graduations in Kiribati to observing All Souls' Day across the islands, Oceania has been vibrant with gatherings...
maristbrothers
Nov 15, 20243 min read
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MaristStar History - Br Frederick Smith: a model for Marists today
In December 1879 two new Novices joined the recently opened Novitiate at St Joseph’s in Hunters Hill: Br Basil Kelly from Aotearoa - New...
maristbrothers
Nov 13, 20243 min read
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From Canberra to Honiara: Marist College Canberra launched its first Staff Immersion to the Solomon Islands
In a bold move to strengthen relationships with the Marist Brothers' Star of the Sea Province, Marist College Canberra launched its first...
maristbrothers
Oct 22, 20244 min read
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AMS Impact: How St Marcellin College is Changing Futures for Bangladesh's Tea Garden Children
In the heart of Bangladesh’s tea-producing regions, the legacy of colonialism still lingers, casting a shadow over the lives of many who...
maristbrothers
Oct 21, 20243 min read
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Pasifika News: Celebrating Leadership and Compassion Across the Pacific
Welcome to our latest snapshot of the vibrant Marist community in action, where we bring you stories of leadership, compassion, and...
maristbrothers
Oct 16, 20242 min read
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Marist180 in the Limelight: Award Nominations for Outstanding Staff and Programs
Youth Action is the peak organisation representing young people and youth services in NSW. Youth Action works towards a society where all...
maristbrothers
Oct 14, 20243 min read
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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,...
maristbrothers
Oct 9, 20242 min read
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Pasifika News: Marist Schools Continue to Promote Spiritual Growth and Community Connection in the Pacific
This week, from Bougainville to Fiji, Vanuatu to Samoa, our schools and communities have been engaged in activities that strengthen...
maristbrothers
Oct 6, 20242 min read
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Humanitarian Efforts Continue as Blue Marists in Syria Welcome New Team, reports Br Georges Sabé
Since 2 September 2024, a new management team has taken over from the leadership of the “Blue Marists” in Aleppo, Syria, previously made...
maristbrothers
Oct 3, 20245 min read
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Voices of Reflection: Marist Educators Share Insights from Biennial Conference in Alice Springs
From 28 July to 30 July, over 160 Marists gathered in Alice Springs, Northern Territory, for the Biennial Conference of Marist Schools...
maristbrothers
Sep 30, 20247 min read
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Champagnat Marists from Aotearoa New Zealand successfully complete their inaugural pilgrimage to Rome and L'Hermitage
The inaugural pilgrimage of the Champagnat Marists of Aotearoa New Zealand to Rome, Lyon, and L'Hermitage from 2 to 10 September 2024,...
maristbrothers
Sep 26, 20244 min read
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Combining Ecology & Spirituality to fight Climate Change: Inside the innovative Champagnat Marist Climate Centre in Fiji
Climate change is not an abstract concept or media buzzword anymore, but a stark reality threatening our home’s very existence. The SoTS...
maristbrothers
Sep 3, 20246 min read
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SoTS Provincial Council Gathers in Samoa: Celebrates Milestones and Archbishop Ordination
The SoTS Provincial Council, comprising Provincial, Br Peter Carroll, FMS, Br Darren, Br Graham, Br Greg, Br Peter Horide, Br John, Br...
maristbrothers
Aug 26, 20243 min read
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Reflection on My PPPP24 Journey in Vietnam - Br Steve Vaea
Br Steve Vaea, having recently completed his university studies in the Philippines, has been appointed to the Champagnat Marist Centre...
maristbrothers
Aug 23, 20242 min read
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Clean Green Blue – Kiribati Marists’ Tireless Attempt to Save Their Island Home
Many would find it hard to point out Kiribati (pronounced Kiribas), a small island nation comprising 33 atolls and reef islands in the...
maristbrothers
Aug 20, 20246 min read
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