Strengthening Marist Bonds across the Province: MLF Team visits Marist Communities in Timor-Leste
- maristbrothers
- Mar 27
- 2 min read
Tony Clarke and Br Michael Callinan from the Mission and Life Formation Team visited Timor-Leste from February 24–27 and thoroughly enjoyed their time with our Marist communities and places of ministry. It was the first visit for both, and they were delighted by the energy and vitality they encountered as they traveled from place to place.
Their visit was an invitation to them to come and look at how best they could support our Community Vision as we seek to grow and develop Marist life and spirituality among our Lay colleagues and friends in Timor-Leste.
Tony and Br Michael had a fruitful discussion with the Lautem Community, with Senhor Augusto also present. They enjoyed morning tea with the staff at Instituto Católico para Formação de Professores (ICFP), the Marist teacher training institute in Baucau, Timor-Leste, and gave a one-hour introductory presentation on Marcellin Champagnat and Marist spirituality to 20 staff members, including some students.
A special thanks to Br Paul Kane, Principal of Collegio Marista - the first Marist school in Timor-Leste - and Br Paul Gilchrist, Director of ICFP, for facilitating these visits
In their extra-time they visited our two current projects; Colegio Marista Lautem and the Marist Formation Centre at Triloka. Both were impressed with the enormity of the work being undertaken at both sites.
Probably the most enjoyable experience was simply sharing a meal in one of our residences during their stay. They encountered Marist hospitality and the spirit of Champagnat around a Timorese table!
Thanks to each residence for hosting Tony and Br Michael during their visit, as we look forward to further collaborating with the MLF team during the year.
By Br Greg McDonald,
Provincial Delegate, Timor-Leste
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