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with the ChristLife CONNECT news blog!
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News Blog…
Celebrate the Season of Creation with a special prayer and video - featuring Marist schools from across Australia, along with inspiring messages from Brothers across the Province - created by the Star of the Sea Province Laudato Si’ Action Committee.
AMS invites you to join in prayer for the Santali community and for the success of a new primary school project. This amazing article tells the story of the Santali community and how, together, we can help create a future where every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
Executive Director, Richard Quinn, gives an important update on the progress of the development of the post-National Assembly IV Pastoral Plan 2026-2028.
Meet our One Minute Marist this month - Br Michael Callinan. Br Michael’s history includes his early life in South Africa, and the early influence of one particular Brother on his journey to become a Marist Brother himself. What do you think his favourite song for a road trip might be? Watch his video to find out…
Exciting news for Marist Schools Australia Regional Director, Darren McGregor, who has just been appointed Chair of the Catholic Religious Institute and Ministerial Public Juridic Person, Victoria. Congratulations Darren!
Marist Local Groups ‘north of the ranges’ from Shepparton and Bendigo gathered together to encounter ‘the Stranger’s Thing’ and enjoy rich conversation and connection.
In January 2025, the Baw Baw Islamic Network Australia Inc. (BINAI) established the first mosque in Baw Baw Shire, Victoria. Members of the Warragul Marists formed new friendships with BINAI members, sparking plans for the recent interfaith dialogue event.
Seeking serenity, stillness and time for prayer?
The newly established Marist House of Light offers guests a place of tranquility and solitude, where you can find time to be with your God. Read on for more details…
On 17-18 August, AMPJP convened its annual Forum and AGM in Cairns, immediately prior to the National Catholic Education Conference. Dr Frank Malloy, Br Michael Green and Richard Quinn represented MASMC. Br Michael and Richard gave a presentation on the MASMC model, which is different to all other Australian ministerial PJPs.
Handing on the Dream of Saint Marcellin. In Marist schools, Game Changers seeks to form not only great learners but also young people whose hearts are open to God and to others. It is keeping alive the dream of Marcellin, ensuring that the Marist spirit remains vibrant in our schools, our Church, and our world.
The 23rd General Chapter of the Marist Brothers Institute is being held in Tagaytay, the Philippines, from September 8 to October 8, 2025. The theme is Home for All, River of Life. The Chapter will focus on defining the direction of the Marist Institute for the coming years, with particular emphasis on a renewed zeal for bringing Christ’s message to children and young people. throughout the world.
Australian Marist Brother Peter Carroll has been elected Superior General of the Institute of the Marist Brothers, becoming only the second brother from Oceania to lead the worldwide institute. Source: Star of the Sea Province.