Marist Association Leader, Br Darren Burge, writes in his Editorial that community life lies at the heart of our identity as Marists, and community connection and Local Groups are fundamental to the Marist Association. He says that we form community because it is 'so fundamental to our human life', but as Marists, we also do it because we want to share our faith life together. 

The first Buy A Tree (BAT) trees have been planted on Australian soil, at the Hermitage Mittagong, and there are plans for possible plantings in the grounds of a Marist school.

Marist Young Professionals have formed a spiritual 'home,' sustaining Marist spirituality, friendship, and mission across Australia. Join their next online Gathering!

"Our Marist presence is in a time of transition in the ‘Centralian’ geography of Star of the Sea Province," says Julia Wake, Principal of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Alice Springs.

The Marist Youth Ministry Immersion to Cambodia, December 2025 was an encounter rich in cultural discovery, education, and lived faith, and was transformational for Pilgrims.

Association Councillor, Jasmine Brown, writes this month's Editorial. She tells us the story of how, in the foundation year at Notre Dame College, a dream took shape - one born of faith, generosity, and dedication. The community was gifted a statue of Our Lady, pregnant and prayerful, to watch over students as they journey from Prep to Year 12.

Daniel Lynch brings us news from Rome about Synodality ‘taking root,’ asking, what is the invitation the synodal journey opens for you, me and the collective ‘we’ of the Association?

Fiona Dyball writes about All Saints Day and All Souls Day, and how Music has the power to weave powerful and lasting memory, holding person, place and time together.

Dominique Galea shares her thoughts and experiences of Spiritual Accompaniment: 'It is a relationship where one person assists another in attending to God’s presence and call.'

Tony Clarke shares with us a reflection on the 2026 Theme, Full of Grace - Transform the world with God's Love, saying, 'Grace, like love, is always a gift.'