Marist Association member and former Association Councillor, Ross Tarlinton OAM, has been recognised with an award from Catholic Schools NSW. The Marist Association warmly congratulates Ross on being named the 2026 recipient of the prestigious Br Kelvin Canavan Catholic School Leadership Award.

Marist Association Member, Donna Quinn, shares this reflection on the Marist Mid-Winter Retreat 2026, presented by Br Emili Turu. “In his gentle way Brother Emili walked us through ideas related to over distraction in our lives, the value of Christian contemplative prayer, spiritual intelligence and mysticism.”

All Marists, friends and family are invited to commemorate the Marist Pledge at Fourvière, first made on 23 July 1816, at Holy Name of Mary Parish, Hunters Hill, on Sunday 26 July. Celebrate this founding moment of the Marist mission.

David Bobkowski celebrates the quiet light each person brings to the world, as unique and luminous. Those who are ‘luminous’ provide special attention to those most vulnerable, neglected or in need. Even though they make mistakes, they are gracious and truthful.

During NAIDOC Week, Marist180 celebrates First Nations cultures, honours truth-telling and strengthens commitment to reconciliation, healing, connection and hope.

On 27 June 2025, Jenifer Miller, Chair of the Laudato Si’ Action Committee, launched Buy a Tree (BAT), a practical response to Pope Francis’ call in Laudato Si’ to care for our common home. Read Jenifer’s reflection on Buy a Tree’s first year, its achievements so far, and her hopes for its future.

Caitlyn Humphrys formerly worked with Marist Youth Ministry and is now a Consultant for Consent and Respectful Relationships Education. Caitie writes about healthy masculinity, and how a void is created if boys are told what not to be, yet are given no guidance on how to be.

Justin Golding continues his introduction of the Marist Youth Ministry Regional Assistants, following on from the last edition of Christlife, saying, ‘Our Regional Assistants are more than event facilitators or ministry leaders, they are witnesses to Christ life within their communities, bringing their own gifts, experiences and stories to our mission’.

We reproduce this article by Mark O’Farrell, Assistant Director of the Secretariat of Laity, from the Marist Institute’s Sharing newsletter. Mark asks us to ponder, ‘Where have I experienced the “unquenchable fire” of the Spirit in my own life, and how is it calling me now to take greater responsibility in building the “New Hermitage”?’

In the busy month of June, The John Berne School holds its annual Hope Always Appeal, an opportunity for all Marist Association members and friends to help to give students at risk in years 7-10 the green light for a life-changing education.

Brisbane Marists gathered to celebrate the Feast of St Marcellin and also pause for the Marist Association’s Annual Moment of Renewal.

Marists in Darwin are starting to catch up regularly! They are now meeting once a month and would love any other Association members who might move to, or visit, Darwin, to join them as they build connections.

This end of financial year, we invite all members and friends of the Marist Association to donate to Australian Marist Solidarity’s Mid-Year Appeal, to enable them to support girls and young women to lead change in their communities. Read on to hear about Alisan and Joana, two young girls in

Br Tony Leon reflects on ‘mondegreens’, a misheard word or phrase that produces an unintended, often amusing meaning, and how what we choose to notice influences what we come to believe.

Here we present the full version of Dr Frank Malloy’s reflection on the emergence of the Marist Association, an edited version of which appeared in Christlife Edition 148 in May 2026.

We are sad to announce the passing of Mr Rex Cambrey, retired Bursar for the former Melbourne Province. Br Julian Casey shares a reflection on the impact of Rex’s financial acumen and vision, and his enduring care of, and friendship with, the Brothers.

Leader of the Marist Association of St Marcellin Champagnat, Br Darren Burge, writes a Champagnat Day Message to all Members and all Marist friends, saying, “Today we observe Champagnat Day, marking the anniversary of the day that Marcellin Champagnat entered eternal life. More than two centuries later, Marcellin’s dream of forming ‘good Christians and good citizens has taken on a renewed urgency.’

Staff at Australian Marist Solidarity were excited to host the first Virtual Program Visit for 2026, featuring presentations from the Anti-Trafficking Sewing Project in Myanmar, and a team of academic researchers from Australian Catholic University.

A recent gathering of Association Members at the Marist Centre in Sydney provided an opportunity to come together socially amidst the busyness of the working week to encounter Amazing Grace.

A small but growing Local Group in Parkes meets regularly to create a sense of belonging and an opportunity to reflect on the Marist charism of making Jesus known and loved. At a recent Gathering, they welcomed two new Members.