Local Gathering: Newcastle
Newcastle Local Gathering at St Francis Xavier’s College Hamilton
Newcastle Local Gathering at St Francis Xavier’s College Hamilton
Rosemeadow Local Group Gathering, at John Therry Catholic College
Harbour Walk and Marist Association Pastoral Plan Discussion
Come along to enjoy one the best walks in the world mingled with reflective discussion about our new Pastoral Plan for the MASMC. A casual lunch at Balmoral is sure to entice, and there are easy return trip bus connections to a wide range of public transport options.
Led by Carole and Les Wark
Meet at 8.30am at Circular Quay to catch the 8.52am ferry to Taronga Zoo Wharf. You could also drive and park somewhere near Taronga Zoo Wharf, but bear in mind that parking is very limited.
8.30am - 1.00pm (estimate, including breaks)
RSVP: Thanks for getting back to us
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Parkes Local Gathering at Holy Family Parish School.
The Local Coordinators Regional Forums will strengthen the leadership and vitality of Local Coordinators of the Marist Association by fostering connection and deepening Marist identity. This formation experience provides a space for Coordinators to connect, share life, and grow together in the spirit of the charism of Saint Marcellin Champagnat. Through reflection and dialogue, participants will enhance their capacity to animate vibrant Marist communities, while building shared commitment to the Association’s vision and priorities.
The Marist Association Council will launch the Association’s Pastoral Plan on 24 March - the vision which will lead our life and work as Marists from 2026 to 2028.
Marist Association Local Gathering: Shepparton
An opportunity for all Melbourne Marists, visitors, families and friends to join the Exodus Community for the Way of the Cross, Good Friday, Friday 3 April from 11.00am–1.00pm.
Marist Association Local Gathering: Shepparton
Marist Association Local Gathering: Shepparton
Marian Lecture
2026 Marian Lecture with Rev. Dr Sarah Bachelard
Full of Grace – Transform the World with God's Love
Theologian, international speaker, author, and retreat leader Rev. Dr Sarah Bachelard will provoke us to consider how grace shapes our way of seeing, relating, and responding to the world. Her insights will help us engage with the theme in ways that connect faith with action and invite us into deeper reflection on what it means to live a grace-filled life.
Live studio event at Southern Cross Catholic College
17 Comer St, Burwood, NSW
6.00pm - 7.30pm
Refreshments from 5.15pm for those attending in-person
Sydney City Marists website: Home
Marist Association Council Meeting
Edition 148 of the Marist Association newsletter Christlife.
Local Group Gathering - The Amazing Grace
Guest presenter: Br Tony Leon
Local Group Gathering for Noosaville and Sunshine Beach - The Amazing Grace
Library of St Thomas More Catholic Primary School from 4:15pm
Guest presenter: Br Tony Leon
Champagnat Day Mass & Dinner and Annual Moment of Renewal
All are welcome to our annual gathering to celebrate St Marcellin Champagnat and Renew our Commitment as Marists. Join together for eucharist with Fr Anthony Casamento CSMA, followed by a simple meal to celebrate the Founder of Marist education and the inspiration for our Association.
Dinner will be provided, so just bring along some drinks to share.
Marist Seabird
191 Alison Rd
RANDWICK
5.30pm arrival for 6.00pm Mass followed by a casual dinner.
Limited parking available in the front yard, but street parking also available in The Avenue or Abbey Street.
RSVP: Thanks for getting back to us
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Feast Day of Saint Marcellin Champagnat
Rosemeadow Local Group Gathering, at John Therry Catholic College
Marist Association Local Gathering: Shepparton
Marist Association Local Gathering: Shepparton
Marist Association Council Meeting
Marist Association Local Gathering: Shepparton
Edition 149 of the Marist Association newsletter Christlife.
Marist Association Local Gathering: Shepparton
Marist Association Council Meeting
Rosemeadow Local Group Gathering, at John Therry Catholic College
Marist Association Local Gathering: Shepparton
Marist spirituality
You're welcome at Marist Seabird for an evening of sharing about our living of the Christian life in the Marist way.
Led by Sydney City Marists co-leader Br Michael Callinan
Dinner will be provided, so just bring along some drinks to share.
Marist Seabird
191 Alison Rd
RANDWICK
6.00pm - 8.00pm
Limited parking available in the front yard, but street parking also available in The Avenue or Abbey Street.
RSVP: Thanks for getting back to us
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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.
Marist Association Local Gathering: Shepparton
Marist Association National Virtual Gathering
Edition 150 of the Marist Association newsletter Christlife.
Marist Association Council Meeting
Marist Association Local Gathering: Shepparton
End of Year Picnic and 2027 Planning Gathering
Who can resist our annual gathering held on the lush lawns of Sydney's iconic Royal Botanic Garden?
Try out a new picnic recipe and bring it along as well as drinks to share with members and friends of our group. We'll also spend a little time agreeing on our 2027 plans.
We suggest bringing picnic rugs and chairs to make the time comfortable.
Meet at 11.30am at the Palace Rose Garden and Pavilion, entering via the Morshead Gate or Palace Garden gate. Or join us down on the Fig Tree Lawn soon after.
11.30am - 2.30pm
RSVP: Thanks for getting back to us
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Rosemeadow Local Group Gathering, at John Therry Catholic College
Marist Association Council Meeting
The purpose of the evening is to create a space for respectful dialogue on the National Marist theme ‘Full of Grace, transformed by God's love’ and its implications for Catholic Education in the Canberra community.
FORMAT
Keynote presentation by Fr. Laurence Freeman, participant dialogue and time for question and answer.
• Welcome and introductions
• Fr. Laurence Freeman 30-minute address on the topic ‘Full of Grace, transformed by God's love'
• Dialogue in circle groups
• Genevieve Jacobs facilitates Q&A
• Close and thanks
Register to attend: https://events.maristc.act.edu.au/eveningofdialogue2026
Details: Nathan Ahearne nathanahearne@mcc.act.edu.au
Cairns Local Group Gathering - The Amazing Grace
Guest presenter: Br Tony Leon
Marist Association Local Gathering: Shepparton
Marist Association Council Meeting
The Local Coordinators Regional Forums will strengthen the leadership and vitality of Local Coordinators of the Marist Association by fostering connection and deepening Marist identity. This formation experience provides a space for Coordinators to connect, share life, and grow together in the spirit of the charism of Saint Marcellin Champagnat. Through reflection and dialogue, participants will enhance their capacity to animate vibrant Marist communities, while building shared commitment to the Association’s vision and priorities.
Edition 147 of the Marist Association newsletter Christlife.
The Local Coordinators Regional Forums will strengthen the leadership and vitality of Local Coordinators of the Marist Association by fostering connection and deepening Marist identity. This formation experience provides a space for Coordinators to connect, share life, and grow together in the spirit of the charism of Saint Marcellin Champagnat. Through reflection and dialogue, participants will enhance their capacity to animate vibrant Marist communities, while building shared commitment to the Association’s vision and priorities.
Full of Grace – Transform the World with God's Love
Let's reconvene and begin our year together as a local Marist Association group. Consider coming along to Sunday Eucharist, followed by a creative introduction to the 2026 Marist Theme.
Led by MLF Team Member Br Tony Leon
We begin with 9.00am Sunday Mass for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time at:
St Mary's Church
264 Miller St
NORTH SYDNEY
then 10.15am morning tea and our facilitated session at:
Marist Community
25 Carlow St
NORTH SYDNEY
9.00am - 12.00pm (plus a cafe lunch for those interested)
Best to park in Carlow Street rather than the church car park.
RSVP: Thanks for getting back to us
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All Young Marist Professionals are invited to get together in December for a Spiritual Campfire retreat, led by Br Graham Neist.
Mass + Christmas Dinner
Please reach out to your Local Coordinator for details of todays gathering.
Rosemeadow Local Group Gathering, at John Therry Catholic College
Sydney City Marists - Annual Royal Botanic Gardens Picnic
Sydney East Regional Gathering
Event is being held at Maroubra Beach, followed by refreshments at the Bay Hotel.
Guest Speaker: Br Bob O’Connor
RSVP: Monday 24 November
Please reach out to your Local Coordinator for details of the gathering, or contact Paul Harris from the Mission and Life Formation Team paul.harris@marists.org.au
All golf enthusiasts are warmly invited to come and have fun at the John Berne School Charity Golf Day, at St Michael’s Golf Club Jennifer Street, Little Bay, Sydney.
The Golf Day is run as part of The Charity Challenge and has been designed so you can enjoy a day’s golf whilst making a difference by supporting young people facing complex challenges who attend The John Berne School.
Marist Association Local Group Gathering: Canberra Marists.
Marist Association Local Group Gathering: Shepparton
Marist Association State Gathering: VIC Marists.
Sydney Inner West Regional Gathering
With guest speaker Br Graham Niest “Grace at the heart of our Marist mission“
Event is being held at Marist Brothers Eastwood Community
Please reach out to your Local Coordinator for details of the gathering.
Please reach out to your Local Coordinator for details of todays gathering.
MacArthur Regional Gathering (Campbelltown, Varroville, Rosemeadow)
Event is being held at Campbelltown Catholic Club - includes dinner
Please reach out to your Local Coordinator for details of the gathering.
Please reach out to your Local Coordinator for details of todays gathering.
Caroline Liebelt - Cairns Ecology retreat Reflection
Sydney City Marists Movie Night - Palace Cinemas Entertainment Quarter
Marist Association Local Group Gathering: Canberra Marists.
Marist Association National Virtual Gathering
Meeting for the online National Virtual Gathering
Please reach out to your Local Coordinator for details of todays gathering.
Regional Gathering: Hunter Valley Marist
Please reach out to your Local Coordinator for details of todays gathering.