Marist Superior General to make NZ Visitation

The newly elected Superior General of the Society of Mary, Fr John Hannan has confirmed that he will make a Visitation of the New Zealand Province from approximately 1 June until 8 July this year. Want to read more?…

Combined Marist Renewal begins in Rome

The combined Marist congregations’ mid-life renewal program began yesterday at the Marist Brothers’ retreat house of Manziana, outside Rome. Want to read more?…

All Power to Caritas Australia

Fr Mike McVerry SM has a lot to be grateful for to Caritas Australia after their help in funding the hydro-electric power system at Tutu, Taveuni, Fiji. Want to read more?…

New Marist Bishop for Port Villa

Bougainville Marist, John Bosco Baremes SM, was ordained bishop of Port Vila, Vanuatu, in a ceremony in Parliament Park on Feb 14. Bishops from all over the Pacific were joined by Apostolic Nuncio for the Pacific, Archbishop Charles Balvo. Want to read more?…

New Provincial for Europe

The Superior General has confirmed the election of Fr Hubert Bonnet-Eymard as provincial superior of Europe. Hubert is well known to most of the Society, having served as an assistant in the previous general administration of Fr Jan Hulshof; previous to that he had served as provincial of France. At the moment he is in the midst of a well-earned sabbatical period following his time in Rome.

Coordinator for Marist Laity

The superior general has appointed Fr Lote Raiwalui as Coordinator for Marist Laity. This puts into effect a decision of the general chapter that, at every level of administration (general, provincial/district, regional and community), a Marist will be appointed to promote the Marist laity as an integral part of the Marist family

Date set for Meeting of the GA with Major Superiors

Following the decision of the general chapter and after consulting with the major superiors, the superior general has convoked the first annual meeting of the GA with the major superiors for the end of September 2010. The meeting is scheduled from the morning of September 27 to the evening of October 4. The agenda will be established by the superior general after consultation with the major superiors. The chapter stated that the purpose of the meetings is “to continue restructuring, to make and review plans, to strengthen and deepen communication, understanding and collective ownership of initiatives for the Society”.

International Formation Committee

The superior general has appointed to the International Formation Committee the following confreres, two major superiors and one formator: Frs Damien Diouf (Africa), Ted Keating (USA) and Milikiade Raiyalu (Oceania). They join the continuing members: major superiors, Frs Paul Donoghue (Oceania) and Larry Sabud (Philippines); and, formator, Fr Roberto Furtuoso (Brazil). The task of the committee is to assist the superior general in matters of formation.

General Chapter CD

During the General Chapter in September, Kevin Bates composed a number of songs that portrayed the journey the Chapter was taking. The delegates found Kev’s songs inspirational. Want to read more?…

Principal farewell, “Not a problem.”

School finished at Marist College, Atlanta yesterday with a Christmas Assembly.

Along with the usual formalities of an end of year assembly, the chance for the 50-voice chorale to sing and students dressing in red and green, it was also the opportunity for the school to farewell the Principal, Fr Joel Konzen SM, prior to his departure on sabbatical leave. Want to read more?…

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