Rob Devlin and Pete Healy rode in the Taupo Challenge round the lake relay on Saturday to raise some money for “Heart Kids”, a charity for children with heart diseases. [Read more…] about “Heart Kids” benefit from Taupo bike ride
Koori Crucifixion painting presented to province
Australian Marist, Paul Sullivan and the Koori Elders at Macksville, presented a painting of a Koori representation of the Crucifixion, to the province. [Read more…] about Koori Crucifixion painting presented to province
Discussion of Social Media at Vocations workshop
Representatives from Marist Asia Pacific met to share resources, discuss issues and learn about some of the possibilities that Social Media presents in vocation recruitment. The meeting, held in Sydney this last week was the initiative of the major superiors from Australia, New Zealand, Oceania and the Philippines. [Read more…] about Discussion of Social Media at Vocations workshop
New Superior General takes office
The new General Council, superior general, John Hannan, and assistants, Larry Duffy, Kevin Duffy, Lote Raiwalui and Alejandro Muñoz, was inaugurated on Sunday, November 22 in a simple ceremony in the General House chapel. [Read more…] about New Superior General takes office
Marist bishop for Port-Vila Vanuatu
Pope Benedict has appointed Fr John Bosco Baremes bishop of Port-Vila. [Read more…] about Marist bishop for Port-Vila Vanuatu
Matt Crawford takes final vows
In a joyful celebration 34-year-old Matthew Crawford took final vows on the 22nd of November. Matt professed the vows of poverty, obedience and chastity in the Society of Mary (Marists) for the rest of his life. He did so in front of a full church during the 5.00pm Mass at St Mary of the Angels parish in central Wellington. [Read more…] about Matt Crawford takes final vows