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.

Catch up on what happened at the Marist Association National Assembly IV, held from 27 to 29 June at Marist College Ashgrove, Brisbane.

Many National Assembly IV participants were able to reunite with their fellow Pilgrims from past years. See their photos!

Br Darren Burge pays tribute to Br Peter Carroll’s legacy as Leader of the Marist Association for the past ten years.

Br Ernesto Sanchez has announced exciting news for the future leadership of the Star of the Sea Province.

The Star of the Sea Communications team is excited to have launched a brand-new YouTube channel, which will be a space for sharing video stories, reflections, and meaningful moments from across our Star of the Sea Province.

The John Berne School continues its mission of changing the lives of young people who are not able to fit into mainstream schooling. Please support their Hope Always Appeal for 2025.

One Minute Marist is a new feature for ChristLife this year. It’s a short interview with an Association member, sharing a bit about their life and mission. This month meet Lee MacMaster.

The Notre Dame College Marist Association in Shepparton, Victoria, recently gathered for a special evening of renewal and connection.

Marist180 has long championed the approach of coordinated, compassionate responses to young people facing housing insecurity, mental health pressures, and intergenerational trauma. CEO, Peter Monaghan, has a Champagnat Day message.

AMS warmly invites our Marist Community to support the
“Boys in Bougainville” through our Mid-Year Appeal 2025.