Launching our new Bequests Initiative
The Marist Association is delighted to launch its We Marists: Our Legacy bequests program, a new initiative that invites members of our broad Marist family to make a lasting investment in the future of the Marist mission in Australia.
“Through a gift in a Will, supporters can help ensure that the values, vision and spirit of St Marcellin Champagnat continue to inspire and transform lives for generations to come”
Support for the First Marist Brothers’ Ministry in Australia
Every chapter of our Marist story has been shaped by people of generosity and commitment to the mission. More than 150 years ago, the vision and support of Archdeacon John McEncroe helped establish the first Marist Brothers’ ministry at The Rocks in Sydney. Since then, countless benefactors have contributed to the growth and flourishing of Marist schools, ministries and communities across the country. Today, we are privileged to build on that remarkable legacy.
Leave a Gift that Supports the Ongoing Mission of the Marist Association
The We Marists: Our Legacy program provides an opportunity for supporters to leave a gift that reflects their values and commitment to the important work of the Association and to the young people it ultimately serves. Whether a bequest is large or small, every gift has the power to make a meaningful difference. Bequests can support the ongoing formation of Marist leaders, strengthen ministry initiatives, advance educational opportunities and ensure that Marist communities continue to respond to the needs of young people in a rapidly changing world.
A bequest is more than a financial contribution. It is a statement of belief in the enduring importance and long-term sustainability of our collective Marist mission.
It is a way of ensuring that our Marist spirituality and the ministries governed by the Association remain strong and vibrant long after one’s lifetime, creating opportunities for future generations to experience the care, encouragement and sense of belonging that are at the heart of our Marist tradition.
Those who choose to include the Marist Association in their estate planning and notify the Association of their intention will be welcomed into the McEncroe Fellowship, recognising their commitment to the future of our mission and honouring their place within a distinguished tradition of Marist benefactors.
Leave a Lasting Marist Legacy
As we launch this important program, which responds to Priority 5 in our Pastoral Plan, we invite all who have been touched by the Marist story to consider the legacy they wish to leave. Through a bequest, your values can continue to inspire, your generosity can continue to serve, and your commitment to the Marist mission can continue to bear fruit for generations to come.
For more information, please contact me, Richard Quinn via richard.quinn@marists.org.au
Richard Quinn
Executive Director
