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.

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.”

The Board of Marist Schools Australia has announced Dr John Kyle-Robinson will take up the role of National Director of MSA effective 27 July 2026. He succeeds the current National Director, Dr Frank Malloy.

We are excited to announce that Marist Association Leader, Br Darren Burge, has been appointed Provincial of the Star of the Sea Province. ‘As Provincial, Br Darren brings a clear and heartfelt vision for the future - one grounded in faith, presence, and service.’

The Marist Association National Online Gathering was held on 22 October 2025, featuring an address from the newly appointed Superior General, Br Peter Carroll, and warm words from our Leader, Br Darren Burge. Richard Quinn took us through the process for the Pastoral Plan and Tony Clarke and Mark O’Farrell outlined highlights from next year’s Programs and Events.

Over the past 18 months, Marist Schools Australia has strengthened its commitment to continuous improvement through the development of the Marist School Improvement Framework. One driving question has underpinned this intent.