Every best wish to Denise Fugle in her retirement

Denise Fugle has retired after 12 years as an accounts officer, working with the Society of Mary.

Interviewed by the then provincial bursar, Fr Des Darby and current chairman of the province’s Finance Committee, Mr Michael Gaffenay, Denise was appointed to her role by the then provincial, Fr Craig Larkin. Read more

Marist Fathers NZ shift administrative office

The administrative office of the Marist Fathers, today shifted from Newtown to Thorndon Quay.

As from Tuesday, after Waitangi Day, the new contact details are:

• Phone +64 (04) 499 3060
• Fax: +64 (04) 499 3066
• Postal address is PO Box 12 154, Thorndon, Wellington 6144.

Society of Mary considering new governance structures

The Society of Mary General Administration is giving consideration to a draft discussion paper on the Review of Marist Government throughout the Society.  Read more

Australian appointed to review government in the Society of Mary

Dr John Honner will undertake an external review of all levels of government in the Society of Mary. Read more

Domus Australia ready to open its doors

The former Society of Mary owned building Via Cernia, in Rome, is now open as a centre for pilgrims. Read more

Jill Williams welcomed to the Province Centre

Jill is a St Mary’s College past pupil so is in tune with the Catholic ethos so it has not been too much of a shock coming to work here.

Jill has spent the last 13 years as part time finance officer for Fresco Advertising Ltd.  There she tapped into all types of accounting including maintenance of computerised accounting systems, ledgers, credit control, reconciliation, banking and monthly summations.  Jill brings various qualifications to this job including the New Zealand Certificate in Commerce.  She is currently working towards a New Zealand Diploma in Business. Read more

Election of Provincial and Council

The time has arrived again to elect a Provincial and Council. as the the mandate of the present Administration ends on 31 January 2011. Read more

Notes from the February Provincial Council Meeting

In its February meeting the Provincial Council:

• Received an update on protocol matters
• planned for an Election committee for elections this year for Provincial and Council (who will take office from 1st February 2011) Read more

Demolish and rebuild Maryknoll?

The Provincial Council has been exploring possibilities for Marists to live at Maryknoll, the former Second Novitiate house in Hawkes Bay. Read more

Workshops for Bursars in Europe and in Mexico

The bursars of the regions of the Province of Europe together with the general bursar met in Paris from Monday 5 to Wednesday 7 October in order to study a number of issues which are important for the future of the Province. Read more

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