The Australian Marist Mission Centre celebrated the end of a very successful year. At its Christmas function, the Director, Fr Kevin Stewart thanked the team of staff, volunteers and supporters for such a fruitful year, despite the international economic downturn. [Read more…] about Million Dollar Year at Marist Mission Centre
Sipiliano Faka’osi ordained priest in Tonga
Sipiliano Faka’osi, a graduate of Good Shepherd College, Auckland, and a member of the Marist Oceania province was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Soane Batita Paini Mafi of Tonga. The ceremony took place on December 8 in the packed Cathedral of Nuku’alofa, Tonga. [Read more…] about Sipiliano Faka’osi ordained priest in Tonga
The Marist Fathers: our digital perspective
As social beings, one of the first things that we do when we are seen by other people is create an initial physical impression. How we present ourselves gives people a glimpse into how we view ourselves and what we are wanting to say about ourselves. [Read more…] about The Marist Fathers: our digital perspective
“Heart Kids” benefit from Taupo bike ride
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