Italian Marists along with numerous ex-alumni of the Seminary of Il Rivaio and the local parishioners of La Madonna delle Grazie with Fr. Lorenzo Curti and his confreres, celebrated the centenary of our Marist presence in the charming Tuscan city of Castiglion Fiorentino. [Read more…] about Hundreds of Italians join Marists for 100 year celebration
The Hiddenness of Priestly Life
‘In the daily rhythm of receiving and being given, the priest allows himself to be shaped by the ebb and flow of grace, alive in the rhythm of the Spirit breathing in him.’ As part of Thinking Faith’s series to mark the ‘Year of the Priest’, James Hanvey SJ describes how the life of a priest is shaped by the relationships to which he is committed, yet is characterised always by the mysterious surrender of himself to the life of the Church. [Read more…] about The Hiddenness of Priestly Life
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…] about Workshops for Bursars in Europe and in Mexico
A time to reflect on the meaning of ordained ministry
The Year of the Priest is intended to be first and foremost a time of prayer—by priests, with priests, and for priests. It involves the whole church, and benefits the whole church. We welcome Pope Benedict’s invitation. [Read more…] about A time to reflect on the meaning of ordained ministry
A message to Marists from Pope Benedict
At the end of the General Chapter Fr Jan Hulshof received a letter from Card. Tarcisio Bertone, Secretary of State of the Vatican, with a message from the Holy Father to the whole Society. [Read more…] about A message to Marists from Pope Benedict
Marists in Samoa Safe
The Acting Provincial, Phil Cody, has been in touch with the Provincial of Oceania, Paul Donoghue who confirmed that the Marists in Samoa were safe.