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.

Marist Schools Australia were well represented at the Australian Catholic Education Conference, held in Cairns in August. Over 1,400 delegates attended, including educators, leaders, clergy, and students. The gathering offered a broad platform for exploring the evolving mission of Catholic schooling in Australia.

We share this video recording of the recent Evening of Dialogue at Marist College Canberra, featuring filmmaker and author, Bill Bennett.

Preparations are underway for the John Therry Catholic College Annual Plant Sale - a fundraiser for Australian Marist Solidarity.

Marist180 has joined over 50 civil society organisations in endorsing the Joint NGO Submission to the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Australia’s human rights record.

Br Mark O’Connor has invited one of Latin America’s most dynamic Catholic lay leaders, Mauricio Lopez Oropeza, to speak on ecology, Indigenous rights, migration and living out the vision of synodality today with our new Pope, Leo XIV, at Parramatta and in Melbourne this July.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday is a significant day in the life of the Australian church. The MLF team has prepared a prayer resource.

Our One Minute Marist this month is Natasha Allison, Youth Minister at Sacred Heart College Adelaide

Jeni Miller and Mark Pauschmann launched the Buy A Tree initiative at the recent National Assembly. All Marists and families are invited to contribute to tree planting efforts across our Province each time you travel.

‘Have you ever had the feeling of walking into a space and, either because of the people or your surroundings, all of your worries just seem to fall away?’ Stuart McClorey has written this personal reflection on the National Assembly.