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.
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NZ Marist Youth Leader for Australian students too
Fr Mark Walls sm and New Zealand Marists have welcomed Year 11 students from Marist College Burnie and St John’s College Woodlawn to participate in Marist Youth Leadership Programmes held in Christchurch. [Read more…] about NZ Marist Youth Leader for Australian students too
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
New Marist Education Ministry
The JC Colin Team finished its 5-year mandate at the end of 2009 and a full review was held. [Read more…] about New Marist Education Ministry
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”.