As the Marist Centre Melbourne prepares to move next week from its Brunswick office to a new location next year, Tracey Doublet reflects on the history, memories, fun and family that makes this community so special.

Marist House is a welcoming and faith-based community for young students living away from home. Based conveniently in Fitzroy, Melbourne, it is a mission of the Star of the Sea Province, with two resident Marist Brothers. Students are encouraged to apply for accommodation for 2026.

Staff and student leaders at John Therry Catholic College gathered recently to reflecton their journeys as Pilgrims of Hope this year and to transition to the 2026 theme, Full of Grace.

Over 50 Victorian Marist Association Members gathered in Melbourne for the first State Gathering. This was such a success, that it no doubt will take place again in the future.

Association Members from Eastern Sydney gathered at Maroubra beach, to mark the end of the year, and hear ponderings from Br Bob O’Connor.

Meet our One Minute Marist this month - Br Tony Leon. Br Tony is always busy presenting formation experiences to Marist schools and Association Local Group. What do you think his favourite song for a road trip might be? Watch his video to find out…

The 2025 Australian Catholic Youth Festival in Melbourne brought together over 6,000 young people for a celebration of faith, including a vibrant Marist presence of students, staff, and young leaders.

A Christmas Message from Br Darren Burge, Leader of the Marist Association of St Marcellin Champagnat. Watch Br Darren’s video.

On Friday, 28 November, the National Marist Youth Ministry (MYM) team held its first online International Student Leaders’ Gathering (SLG) for the Star of the Sea Province. This was something special, and augers well for future events like this.

Stuart McClorey shares a reflection on a recent Student Leaders Gathering, writing, “To live in the way of Mary is to face questions with the same trust, courage, and openness that Mary showed…to listen to our hearts, to say ‘yes’ even when the path ahead is uncertain.”

The Board of Marist Schools Australia has announced Dr John Kyle-Robinson will take up the role of National Director of MSA effective 27 July 2026. He succeeds the current National Director, Dr Frank Malloy.

We are excited to announce that Marist Association Leader, Br Darren Burge, has been appointed Provincial of the Star of the Sea Province. ‘As Provincial, Br Darren brings a clear and heartfelt vision for the future - one grounded in faith, presence, and service.’