Picture of saintly ‘lay-Marist’ priest now hangs in St Peter’s Basilica

Priests from all over the world who prepare each day  to celebrate mass in the Saint-Peter’s Basilica are now putting on their alb under the vigilant eye of a saintly priest who was a member of the Marist Third-Order, now called the Marist Laity. Want to read more?…

Jean-Claude Colin in high resolution

Responding to the popular request from around the world, a high resolution digital copy of the Icon of Jean-Claude Colin is now available on the Society of Mary General Administration’s website.

The General Administration intends to produce A3 posters and Holy Cards with the prayer for beatification of Fr Colin on the reverse side.

Those interested in an A3 poster or Holy Cards are asked to contact the Society of Mary New Zealand Provincial Office.

The icon of Marist founder, Jean-Claude Colin  was commissioned by the Superior General to coincide with the re-introduction of Jean-Claude Colins’ cause for beatification. It is the work of the John the Baptist art studio in New Zealand and will be placed in the Chapel of the Marist Fathers General House in Rome.

Irish students visit Marist Mission Thailand

Recently nine students from St Mary’s, the Marist college in Dundalk, Ireland, visited the Marist mission in Ranong, Thailand. Want to read more?…

New International Marist theologate building on schedule

The refurbishment of the new Society of Mary international theologate buildings at San Giovanni Evangelista continues and the third floor residence for the Italian community will be ready for occupation at the end of October. Want to read more?…

Superior General establishes Marist Vocations Commission

The superior general has established an International Commission on Marist Vocations. Want to read more?…

Marist “Year of the Constitutions”

Marists and their communities are ready to mark the beginning of the “Year of the Constitutions” on Monday, 12 September.

The year will be marked by using a program of reflection as contained in “Bearings” a publication commissioned by the Society and written by Craig Larkin.

The material is also available for download from the Marist General Administration website.

Bearings commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Society’s new Constitutions.

 

London riots – No bread for the poor

A consequence of the England riots is the Society of Mary’s International parish near Leicester Square, in the middle of London, has not been able to fulfil its usual bread deliveries. Want to read more?…

Icon of Marist Founder, Jean-Claude Colin complete

An icon of Marist founder, Jean-Claude Colin is complete.

The icon was commissioned by the Superior General to coincide with the re-introduction of Jean-Claude’s cause and is seen as part of further developing the following that Jean-Claude enjoys. Want to read more?…

Year of the Marist Constitutions

“Bearings”, the English version of the book by Fr Craig Larkin to assist Marists in the Year of the Marist Constitutions, has been released. Want to read more?…

Australian Marists establish Men’s Shed at Hunters Hill

Twenty men turned up recently at the Hunters Hill Ryde Community Services (HHRCS) meeting room and were delighted to hear that a “Men’s Shed” is to be set up on the Marist Fathers’ Hunters Hill, Sydney property. Want to read more?…

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