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News Blog…
An exciting new Marist pilgrimage experience is now available! Book now for The Marist Heartlands - A Journey from Rome to Lyon. The Marist Association offers this new opportunity for Members of the Marist Association, and all Marist friends.
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.”

Following many requests, here are the three wonderful Eulogies for Br Doug Walsh, shared by his family and Br Tony Clark. The funeral was at St Pius X Catholic Church Heidelberg West on Friday 16 January 2026.