The Marist community in Melbourne has marked an important milestone with the official opening and blessing of the new Marist Centre Melbourne in Parkville recently.
Vincent Shanahan was born at Branxton in the Hunter Valley and is best known as the first Director of the new school at Campbelltown; as Br Laurentius, he served at St Patrick’s and Campbelltown, but died at a very young age.
What a wonderful and truly Marist thing it is to gather as friends and community! The Ashgrove Marist Association members met for a meal and reflection at the Marist Centre on the evening of St Patrick’s Day, opting for a ‘potluck’ dinner.
On 24 March 2026, Marist Association Leader Br Darren Burge welcomed participants to an online gathering and officially launched the new Pastoral Plan. An edited recording of the Launch is now available.
The Marist Association Pastoral Plan was been launched! At a national online gathering Leader Br Darren Burge officially commissioned the document, and Executive Director Richard Quinn presented the content of the Plan. It is now available for all Members and Local Groups.
On 12 May from 6.00pm to 7.30pm AEDT, this year’s Marist Association Marian Lecture will take place at Southern Cross Catholic College in Burwood, Sydney. See links to register and download the flyer.
Meet our One Minute Marist this month - Julia Lederwasch. Julia is Deputy Leader of the Marist Association, and hails from Newcastle. Who do you think her favourite Marist Brother is? Watch his video to find out…
The National Marist Youth Ministry (MYM) team have invited young adults from across the Star of the Sea Province to take part in an online International Lenten Program. It has developed into an especially enriching, cross-cultural experience.
Footsteps That Endure: Continuing the Marist Mission of Making Jesus Christ Known and Loved. Paul Harris reflects on the enduring legacy of Marist formation in the Footsteps program.
Through storytelling, shared reflection and art making, Br Tony Leon gently led Melbourne Marists, and friends, into considering moments in their lives when they had experienced grace.
Teacher, coach, handyman and loyal confrere, Brother Charles Bradley lived his vocation with devoted dedication - his steady presence and ready help shaping school communities across decades. Read his story from the Province Archives.
Meet our One Minute Marist this month - Mick Heelan. Mick is studying medicine and lives in Darwin. Who do you think his favourite Marist Brother is? Watch his video to find out…
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.
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.
