The International Marist Novitiate starts in Tutu, Fiji in February and until then, the novices have begun a month’s inculturation/orientation program. The program is being conducted with the help of Columbian Fr Frank Hoare, and of several Fijian Marists.
The master of novices, Fr Pat Breeze, the assistant novice master, Fr Boniface Kevon, and Fr Fritz Arnold are also taking part in the program.
Ten novices will begin the novitiate, Ehrem Anifegia, Julian Tenevi, Daniel Pambaru, Jason Hiamu and Julius Nalei from Oceania, Matthew Gravatt, Adrian O’Flynn and Brendan Jenke from New Zealand, Andres Sanchez from the USA, and Tom Koulijzer from Europe.