What’s in the water fountains at Christopher Columbus High School?
The Westchester school is alma mater to three current Fortune 500 CEOs Brown University has two graduates who are current Fortune 500 CEOs, which places the school fifth on Bestcolleges.com’s 2018 “Most Fortune 500 CEO Graduates” list. If secondary schools were included in the tally, Christopher Columbus High School would bump Brown to sixth place. Read more…
Abuse is the very antithesis of our Marist values
In a letter to all the People of God, the pontiff acknowledges with “shame and repentance” that “we showed no care for the little ones; we abandoned them” and invites Catholics to perform a “penitential exercise of prayer and fasting” to atone for “the errors, the crimes and the wounds” that have come to light. In Read more…
To strengthen our “Marian identity”, our “Marist identity”
The Church celebrates the feast of the Assumption of Mary on 15 August. This day is also the patronal feast of the Institute. The Constitutions of the Marist Brothers remind us as follows: Like Father Champagnat, we go to Mary as a child to its mother. By prayer, and by studying what the Church is Read more…
Marial Retreat: In the Image of Mary
A group of 12 Marists, brothers and lay people, gathered at St Lawrence Retreat Center in Beacon, NY for a retreat led by Earline Tweedie, Campus Minister at Central Catholic, in Lawrence. With the theme In the Image of Mary, the group used the mysteries of the Rosary to explore Mary’s life and how her example Read more…
Molloy’s “World Trade Center Walk” Honors Late Marist Brother
14 years ago, Mr. Chris Dougherty ‘91 and the senior class started a new tradition as an offshoot of the annual Walkathon. The World Trade Center Walk is an 11 mile trek from the steps of Molloy to Manhattan’s Financial District. The route takes seniors and faculty chaperones along Metropolitan Avenue through Forest Hills, Middle Village, Ridgewood, Read more…
USA Lay Marist Assembly 2018
From July 18 – 20, over 75 lay Marists gathered at the San Alfonso Retreat Center in Long Branch, New Jersey, for the first assembly of lay Marists of the United States province. The different sessions held during the assembly were themed The sorting hat, Discover, Dream, Design and Create and Co-Creating provocative propositions. On July 18, ‘The Read more…
50 educators from around the province gather for a series of workshops
Over 50 Marist educators from around the United States gathered in Long Branch, New Jersey, for a series of workshops of the 2018 Marist Leadership Institute, from July 15 – 18. Under the theme Ever Marist, making Jesus known and loved, the first speech was offered by Brother David Hall who underscored that Marist schools Read more…
Mount St. Michael Students Re-Design Garden Area of Champagnat Hall
The Garth area at the back of Champagnat Hall is gearing up for a long overdue renovation. Last month the Brothers at Champagnat Hall met with several Mount Saint Michael Academy students who are members of the Architecture Club to discuss ways of improving the Garth so it could be more accessible and elder-friendly. Now Read more…
Archbishop Molloy High School Celebrates Their 125th Anniversary
On Wednesday, November 22nd, Archbishop Molloy High School in Queens, New York celebrated their 125th Anniversary with a special mass held at the school. Bishop James Massa was the main celebrant for the liturgy. The mass was well attended by many students, faculty, parents, alumni and guests. Catholic Net TV was present and put together Read more…
Marist Brothers and the Tea Garden Children
Aid to the Church in Need highlights the ministry of Marist Brothers in one rural part of Bangladesh, where the goal is to provide the impoverished tea estate children an education. This short film was produced by CatholicRadioTVNet.
Youth gather from Mexico, USA and Canada
Over 200 students from Marist schools of Mexico, the United States and Canada participated in a weekend gathering at the Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York. The theme of the gathering, held from May 25 – 28, was ‘The time has come,’ taken from a song of Pentecostal music band ‘Hillsong United’. During the morning prayer on May Read more…
The Secretariat of Mission presents an initiative to help raise ecological awareness among youth
An initiative to promote ecological awareness among youth was presented on May 18 by the Secretariat of Mission to members of the general council. Brother Carlos Alberto Rojas – along with Brother Juan Antonio Ojeda FSC, pedagogical advisor for the Catholic International Education Office (OIEC), and Mónica Cantón, director of Design for Change (www.dfcspain.com) in Read more…
Marcellin and the Young: attentive eyes, compassionate heart
Download PDF: English | Español | Français | Português | Italiano | Deutsch This past April 18th, the day in which we commemorated the 19th anniversary of the canonization of Saint Marcellin, Brother Luis Carlos and I were visiting Notre Dame de l’Hermitage. It was our first visitation to that special place as Vicar General and Superior General. It was a great joy for us to Read more…
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Journeying Together as a Global Family
A Mission Trip to Kentucky
On the Wednesday before Easter, a group of students from Marist High School in Bayonne, Mount St. Michael Academy, and Roselle Catholic High School joined Br. Dan O’Riordan, Maureen Hagan, Pat Hagan, Tim Hagan, Nina Lokar, Miriam Eisenmenger, and RC Alums’ John Allen, Mark O’Grady, and Kim Aldridge on a week-long Mission trip to Jackson, Read more…
Follow the 2018 USA Provincial Chapter
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#Enough National School Walkout
Let us remember to pray for each other!
As we begin the journey through Lent each of our schools celebrated Ash Wednesday with liturgies and prayer services. Here are a few snapshots from around the Province of the USA to remind us of our shared mission and Marist family.
Embracing “Costly Grace”
The gospel for Tuesday of the second week of Lent (found here) includes ablunt message. In no uncertain terms, Jesus tells his disciples: actions trump words. Specifically, he counsels his followers to do and observe the things that the scribes and Pharisees tell them to do but not to follow their example. Why? Because these teachers of the law preached but they did not practice. Lutheran theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer said much the Read more…
Mount St. Michael Students Re-Design Garden Area of Champagnat Hall
The Garth area at the back of Champagnat Hall is gearing up for a long overdue renovation. Last month the Brothers at Champagnat Hall met with several Mount Saint Michael Academy students who are members of the Architecture Club to discuss ways of improving the Garth so it could be more accessible and elder-friendly. Now Read more…
Mount St. Michael Students Re-Design Garden Area of Champagnat Hall
The Garth area at the back of Champagnat Hall is gearing up for a long overdue renovation. Last month the Brothers at Champagnat Hall met with several Mount Saint Michael Academy students who are members of the Architecture Club to discuss ways of improving the Garth so it could be more accessible and elder-friendly. Now Read more…
Br Patrick McNamara re-elected as provincial
With the approval of Brother Ernesto Sanchez, Superior General and the General Council, the Brothers of the United States province have re-elected Brother Patrick McNamara to serve for a second term as provincial for the coming three years. Br Patrick will take up office during the sixth provincial chapter held from March 22 – 25 Read more…
Start the Year with Sending Someone a Prayer Card
Remembrance in Prayer Cards For over 20 years Marist Brothers across the country have been remembering in their daily community prayer those enrolled in our Remembrance in Prayer program. Family, friends and alumni of the Brothers request this remembrance by means of Marist enrollment cards. Full instructions come with each packet.
A Prayer for the Fourth Sunday of Advent
Jesus, you are constantly coming to your people, even when we fail to see you. In each and every moment that we are blessed to recognize you, give us the courage to leap with joy at your coming.
Amen.
Marist Young Adult Online Retreat Week 3
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Marist Young Adult Online Retreat Week 2
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Marist Young Adult Online Advent Retreat Week 1
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A Year After Hurricane Matthew
The brothers who were in charge of organizing international aid for damages caused by last year’s hurricane have highlighted the need for the Marist sector to be more self-sufficient in the long run. “We do not know how many more years the province of México Occidental will be able to support us,” they revealed in Read more…
Being the Light: School Retreat at Franklin Lakes, New Jersey
Marists from several different communities and the parish of Most Blessed Sacrament organised together a day’s retreat for students, faculty and parents from Marist schools in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. The parochial vicar, Father John Job, is a graduate of Marist High School in Bayonne, New Jersey, was among the organisers. Under the theme ‘Being Read more…
Br. Patrick McNamara: Solidarity with those in Need
Matt Fallon showed the students a video detailing the aftermath of the recent hurricanes and earthquakes which have happened in Puerto Rico and Mexico. Followed by this was a video message from Br. Patrick McNamara, Provincial of the USA, where he challenged students to take what they’ve learned from the simulation experience and bring it Read more…
A Marist Collaboration
On Friday, Oct 13th, a group of Marists from several different communities facilitated a day long retreat for the parish community of Most Blessed Sacrament in Franklin Lakes, NJ. Father John Job, who is parochial vicar there, was the one who made the original connection. Fr John is a graduate of Marist Bayonne, was in Read more…
General Chapter Reaching out to show support for migrants
With a simple gesture of open arms, participants at the Marist Brothers General Chapter joined in the Caritas Internationalis #ShareJourney campaign to warmly welcome migrants and displaced persons. This campaign was launched by Pope Francis a few days ago. It seeks to contribute to the creation of a culture of welcome, encounter, to increasing the spaces and opportunities Read more…
From Medellín: LaValla Interprovincial Novitiate Experience – Br. Luis Page
Dear Brothers and Lay Marists, My hope is that you are all doing well back home in the United States. It has been a bit over a month since I arrived at the LaValla Interprovincial Novitiate. It has been a very full experience, and also a great time to learn.
Volunteering with refugee children from 5 – 12 months
A Marist programme of the Southern Africa province, which offers education in South Africa to around 275 children from neighbouring countries who have been turned away from schools due to their illegal status, received volunteers over the summer that will stay from five to 12 months. The volunteers for Three2Six project now include Rebecca Bromhead, Read more…
2017 Faculty Retreats Begin
Several of our Marist Schools started classes in late August, and Monsignor Edward Pace High School, Christopher Columbus High School, and Marist Eugene all opened the year with a faculty retreat. The retreat was put together by a committee of Campus Ministers and Religion Department Chairs at the Sharing Our Mission retreat in April. The committee Read more…
Marist Mexico unites to help earthquake victims
Marists in Mexico are appealing for help after the strongest earthquake the country has seen in a century left 90 people dead on Sept. 7. “In these circumstances, all kind of help is good,” affirmed Brother Javier Francisco Salcedo Camarena. “We are planning a meeting with Brother Daniel Herrera (who travelled to Asunción Ixtaltepec, among Read more…
A Marist heart for children and youths
As we celebrate National Vocations Awareness Week we look at the call to Consecrated Life through the vocation of the Religious Brother.
Vatican Post Office commemorates bicentenary
The Vatican post office, the Ufficio Filatelico e Numismatico, has designed a postage stamp for the Marist bicentenary, which it will sell from Sept. 7 onwards. The stamp will cost €1 Euro and its release will coincide with the start of the Institute’s 22nd General Chapter the following day in Rionegro, Colombia. The design, by Patrizio Daniele, depicts Read more…
We are called to help all in need. Check out how you can help in Texas!
Catholic Charities is committed to providing Disaster Response and Disaster Recovery services to individuals and families dealing with the aftermath of natural disasters. We provide response coordination and short-term and long-term recovery services in collaboration with other area Disaster Relief agencies, and by working with the Mayor’s office on their disaster recovery plan. This means first meeting emergency needs such Read more…
Young Alum Becomes Marist Brother
Our very own Luis Ramos ’11 will be taking the habit of the Marist Brothers on August 19, 2017 at 2pm in the chapel at Mount St Michael Academy. Come celebrate and support Luis in his journey of formation as a Marist Brother. Original article here
Prayer for the General Chapter starting soon!
From 1 January 2017, the feast of Mary the Mother of God, all communities and confreres worldwide are invited to pray for the General Chapter, which will take place in Nemi (Rome) from 20th September to 11thOctober 2017. A special prayer card has been produced in English, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Portuguese and Italian. On the front of the prayer Read more…
Brother Rick Carey, of the United States province receives new position
Brother Rick Carey of the United States province will join the FMSI staff based in Rome in September, replacing Brother Mario Meuti who finished his second three-year term in June. Br Rick, who will arrive on Aug. 20, will serve as FMSI’s new child rights and advocacy officer. He has been serving as chair for Read more…
Archbishop Molloy High School Remembers Beloved Late Alumna
In June, Archbishop Molloy High School held a special event in memory of a beloved late alumna. Karina Vetrano, a member of Molloy’s first coed class of 2004 and an avid runner, lost her life in August 2016 after she was senselessly attacked while jogging near her home in Howard Beach, Queens. Karina’s tragic passing Read more…
Marist Youth International Gathering 2017: Awaken Holy Fire
In celebrating the 200th year being together as a Marist community, members of our family – brothers, sisters, fathers, young adults, youth, and laypeople, from the United States, Canada, Mexico, and more – gathered together this past weekend to ignite the fires in our hearts. To fuel each other’s flames and grow as a community. Read more…
Reaching the Youth: Encounter Leader Training
This past weekend, about 25 young adults from St. Joseph Regional High School, Roselle Catholic High School, Mount St. Michael Academy, St. Mary’s Manhasset, and Marist High School Bayonne gathered in the chapel at Marist Bayonne for the first Encounter Leader Training for the 2017-2018 school year. After the training was over, the group was Read more…
Reflecting with UN members on ways of improving children’s rights
FMSI attended the ‘Global Conference on Children on the Move’ in Berlin, Germany, on June 12 and 13, to discuss with UN members and other agencies from around the world ways of improving the rights of children. Other participants included civil society organisations, donors, the private sector, government representatives, academics, practitioners, as well as children Read more…
‘Burn like A Star’
Over 250 students and adults from Marist schools around the United States arrived at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY to participate on the 2017 Marist Youth Gathering (19-21 May). Continue reading…
#MillionMarists reached over 1,000,000 people on St. Marcellin’s Feast Day!
Refugee Simulation for Sophomore Students at Saint Joseph Academy (Part 2)
The day started with prayer and I was here to fulfill my duty to the event. I did not realize that 3 minutes into the first activity, I’d be fighting back tears, but God has a way of speaking to us and showing us what He desires as He transforms us more into His image. Read more…
Refugee Simulation for Sophomore Students at Saint Joseph Academy (Part 1)
In March, we were lucky to bring four students from our school to the LaValla Weekend in Esopus. It was an eye-opening experience for all of the students involved, and all of the adults accompanying them. As a school, our main focus throughout this year has been on the Marist Day of Service. Because the Read more…
FMSI continues to support the Blue Marists in Aleppo and the Fratelli Project
FMSI continues to support the Blue Marists in Aleppo and the Fratelli Project, an educational programme for refugee children and youth in Lebanon. Its support also continues, thanks to FOCSIV (Federazione degli Organismi Cristiani Servizio Internazionale Volontario) and to its campaign HUMANITY – Essere umani con gli esseri umani. (HUMANITY – To be human with human beings) FOCSIV, Read more…
Ever Thought of Becoming a Marist Brother?
We offer the young men who show an interest in our way of life the opportunity to deepen their experience of human and Christian life. We help them to know themselves, accept and transcend themselves, and be converted to the Gospel. Who are the Marist Brothers? We Marist Brothers are men who consecrate ourselves to Read more…
The world’s biggest challenges, according to the youth
In a series of seven videos, youth from around the world share their testimonies of what they believe is world’s biggest challenge and what they think the Marist Brothers could do about it. These videos are aimed at helping prepare the youth who will have the chance to meet with the Brothers during the 22nd Read more…
Cardinal Dolan celebrated Mount St. Michaels 90th, founded by the Marist Brothers
Timothy Cardinal Dolan celebrated Mass on March 27th at Mount St. Michael Academy in honor of the school’s 90th anniversary. Some 1,400 people attended the Mass, including Marist Brothers, who founded the school. He also acknowledged the 200th anniversary celebration of the founding of the Marist Brothers, and gave his appreciation to all of the Brothers in attendance. Read more…
2017 National Brothers Symposium
This year’s National Brothers Symposium was held on March 25, 2017 at the University of Notre Dame. Over 225 individuals attended and interacted with speakers, facilitators, panel members, breakout session leaders, and scribes who represented over 750 years as vowed religious in over 15 different communities/institutes. It was a very special day for all who participated. The commitment of so Read more…
Esopus celebrating 75 years
Students hear testimonies of refugees, have a simulation experience
Students gathered for the annual ‘La Valla Weekend’ retreat at Esopus, New York, from March 24 – 26 during which they heard the testimonies of Syrian refugees and had a simulation experience of what it could be like to be a refugee. The students – from 11 Marist schools – took part in a simulation Read more…
First Ever Music Ministry Retreat at ESOPUS
Last weekend a group of Marist Young Adults Gathered together in Esopus for the first Music Ministry Retreat. The group spent their time learning music for the Marist Youth Gathering, meeting new people, and devoting time to prayer and relfection. View more pictures from the weekend here. Young Adult Reflection: Zach Schumacher My name is Read more…
Brother Kevin Handibode Recognized by Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
On December 1st, 2016, Cogresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen took the House Floor and recognized Brother Kevin Handibode, FMS for his 45 years of service to Christopher Columbus High School in Miami, Florida and his upcoming 60th anniversary of being a Marist Brother. In his time at Christopher Columbus, Brother Kevin has served as a teacher, Dean Read more…
Marist Day of Service: Youth Participants
Marist Day of Service from St. Joseph Academy
Meeting of the International Commission of Brothers Today
The coloured buds in the trees and the warmer days are just some of signs of the coming Roman Spring which welcomed the members of the International Commission of Brothers Today to the General House. The eleven brothers representing each of the regions of the institute share various responsibilities in the various expressions in the Read more…
“Global Citizenship Project” 10th Anniversary
Ten years ago, in January, 2007, two members of staff from Lawside Academy in Dundee, Scotland, travelled to India to establish contact with the Marist Brothers in Mangamanuthu and Trichy. The aim was to find ways of offering assistance to the Brothers in their work with the Dalits in the village of Mangamanuthu and the Read more…
Video series from young adults and their thoughts on Marist, Part 2
This is the second of a series of seven videos in which young people from around the world share their testimonies of what they think are the biggest challenges of the world and what they think the Marist Brothers could do about it. These videos are designed to help prepare young people who will have Read more…
Over 5,000 seek refuge in Solidarity with South Sudan compound to escape death
Over 5,000 people have sought refuge in a compound of the Solidarity with South Sudan project, where Marist Brother Christian Mbam and three religious sisters of different congregations live in Riimenze, to escape the violence of both rebels and the government’s army. As of Jan. 26, there are 5,056 internally displaced people that have arrived Read more…
Video series from young adults and their thoughts on Marist
This is the first of a series of seven videos in which young people from around the world share their testimonies of what they think are the biggest challenges of the world and what they think the marist brothers could do about it. These videos are designed to help prepare young people who will have Read more…
They are just children, not slaves
February 8 will mark the third year that Catholics worldwide observe as ‘International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking.’ The initiative is promoted by the Pontifical Council of Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People, the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace and the The Unions of Superiors and Superiors General of Religious Read more…
What did Marcellin Champagnat have in mind on that January day in 1817
On Monday, 2 January, a group of people from the Marist Communities in New York and New Jersey attended a prayer service at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. Brother Seán Sammon gave a reflection to the group. With the exception of the crucifixion, no scene in Christian tradition is more familiar to most Read more…
Child Migrants, the Vulnerable and the Voiceless
World Day of Migrants and Refugees is celebrated on Jan. 15 and for this occasion, Pope Francis has written a message titled: Child Migrants, the Vulnerable and the Voiceless. The Marist community “Lavalla200>” of Syracuse proposes a comment relating to his text. “I feel compelled to draw attention to the reality of child migrants, especially Read more…
Photo Gallery: A Celebration at the General House
Related Artickle: Marists of Champagnat remember the founding of the Institute at La Valla View original article here
Marist Experience of attention to the migrant population
In October of 2014, the first refugee Syrian families arrived to the Marist house Saint Joseph in Montevideo from Lebanon. The initiative of the President of the Eastern Republic of Uruguay was made concrete with the arrival of five families, all with reference adults and mostly children and young people; 42 people in total. The Read more…
Brother Kevin Handibode Recognized by Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
On December 1st, 2016, Cogresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen took the House Floor and recognized Brother Kevin Handibode, FMS for his 45 years of service to Christopher Columbus High School in Miami, Florida and his upcoming 60th anniversary of being a Marist Brother. In his time at Christopher Columbus, Brother Kevin has served as a teacher, Dean Read more…
Letter from Aleppo No. 28 (December 12): Moving Forward
As I am writing this letter, the vast majority of Aleppo neighborhoods occupied by the rebels have been freed; the roads have been cleaned of all that prevented the communication between one part of the city and the other. While many armed rebels took advantage of the granted amnesty and surrendered, a nucleus of terrorists Read more…
A sign of a “New Beginning”
The couple Tin (ex-postulant FMS) and Huong named their newly born boy with the holy name Champagnat! It’s tradition for Catholics in Vietnam to add a holy name in their children’s name. The couple appreciates our Founder Saint Marcellin Champagnat and the Congregation. May God bless the “new Champagnat” as well his parents. View original Read more…
The Blue Marists receive the International Award Navarra to Solidarity 2016
Marist Brother Georges Sabe, from the Marist Mediterranean Province, on December 2 received in Pamplona (Navarra) the ‘International Award Navarra to Solidarity 2016’ for the work which the Blue Marists carry out in the city of Aleppo, Syria, in which they risk their life in taking care of the victims of the war, both those Read more…
Brother Kevin Handibode Recognized by Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
On December 1st, 2016, Cogresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen took the House Floor and recognized Brother Kevin Handibode, FMS for his 45 years of service to Christopher Columbus High School in Miami, Florida and his upcoming 60th anniversary of being a Marist Brother. In his time at Christopher Columbus, Brother Kevin has served as a teacher, Dean Read more…
A New Beginning Project
One of our USA Marist Brothers, Br. Lawrence (tallest person in photo) has volunteered and has been accepted to live in one of our international communities. Br. Lawrence will be joining one such community in the Philippines. Read more.
Guatemala: 100 years old: Br Alberto Castrillo Tablado
On the 19th of this month, Br Alberto Castrillo Tablado, of the Province of Central America, celebrates 100 years of life. The community of the Provincial house in Guatemala and the whole Institute celebrates this centenary of a life dedicated to the ideals of Fr Champagnat. Br Alberto was born in Palacios de la Sierra, Burgos, Read more…
MBCE Cemetery Rededication
Earlier this year, the Marist Brothers Center in Esopus began planning an expansion plan for the Marist Brothers Cemetery on the property. In the following months, the cemetery underwent major renovations thanks to the vision, dedication, and hard work of Br. Owen Ormsby, Mr. Michael Trainor, and Mr. Tom Brophy. Following the conclusion of the Read more…
Revitalizing work continues in Brasil Sul-Amazonia’s museum
A memorial dedicated to Saint Marcellin Champagnat in Viamão, Brazil, has now around 1,800 objects and 24,000 photographs – a number that continues to change due to donations. With the help of the Museum of Science and Technology of the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, the Brasil Sul-Amazonia Province helped identify and Read more…
The population of Haiti bears the consequences of hurricane Matthew
Donate to help the affected population After the tragedy of hurricane Matthew, which cuased over a thousand deaths, Brother Louis-Jeune Jean Mance, who lives in Les Cayes, sent news describing the situation of Haiti residents. Below is a description of the situation, which was sent on Saturday, October 15. I visited our communities in Dame-Marie, Jérémie, Read more…
Meeting of the Continental Commissions of laity
Fifty participants (members of the five continental committees and several guests) meet in Notre Dame de l’Hermitage from Oct. 3 – 8 to define proposals on the life of Marists of Champagnat (lay people) which will be presented at the 22nd General Chapter. View original article here
Islamic-Christian day in Lyon: Commemoration of the martyrdom of Brother Henri
An encounter of Muslims and Christians took place in Lyon from Sept. 16 – 17 to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the death of the death of the monks of Tibhirine, and to recall other religious that were killed in Algeria between 1994 and 1996, as well as many other Muslims and Christians that suffered Read more…
Brother Ben Consigli joins staff at Christopher Columbus High School
Brother Ben Consigli, former Marist Brothers Provincial, has joined the Marist Brothers School Christopher Columbus High School as Junior Counselor. He replaces Br. Peter Guadalupe who was re-assigned as the Marist Brothers Assistant Postulant Director in New York. Trained as a secondary school teacher and school administrator, Br. Ben has ministered at Archbishop Molloy High Read more…
Marial Spirit
12 September – Feast of the Holy Name of Mary In giving us Marys name, Father Champagnat wished us to live her spirit. He was convinced that it was she who has done everything for us, and he called her our Ordinary Resource and our First Superior. To make Marys spirit our own, we contemplate Read more…
What’s God’s Call for You?
As Marists we are called to live the brotherhood of Christ to a young world in need of hope and joy. What’s God’s call for you? Related Content Taking a step towards a vocation is just that – a step
Photo Gallery: A celebration of our 200 years of the foundation of the Society of Mary
Click here to the view the photo gallery.
Young Marist Dare to Dream
Nearly one thousand people gathered on July 23 to participate in the Eucharistic celebration in Lyon that commemorated 200 years since the first Marists promised to start the Society of Mary. The Mass, held at the Basilica of Fourvière, was presided by the superior general of the Marist priests, Father John Hannan, and included the Read more…
Marists sent in mission by the Superior General
On June 28, at ND de l’Hermitage Br Emili Turú, Superior General, sent on mission a group of lay and brothers Marists who participated in the formation session for the Lavalla200> programme, to prepare themselves to live in one of the new international communities: Amazônia, Brazil (America Sur); East Harlem, United States (Arco Norte); Sicily, Read more…
Secretariat of the Laity visits the East Central Africa Province “I am a lay Marist”
For two weeks, from May 29 to June 12, the members of the Secretariat of the Laity – Pep Buetas and Brothers Sylvain Ramandimbiarisoa and Javier Espinosa – visited a large part of the communities of the East Central Africa Province (PACE). The visit’s goal was to get to know the reality of the lay Read more…
New bishop of Montreal acknowledges the Marist Brothers for his faith
The newly ordained bishop of Montreal – Canada’s second largest city with a population of over four million – said the Marist Brothers helped his faith blossom. According to an article by Canadian Catholic News dated April 26, Bishop-elect Alain Faubert’s faith grew while attending a private boys’ school run by the Brothers – Collège Read more…
On vacation? Think about Vocations!
The first time I visited the Sistine Chapel, I spent so much time straining my neck, gawking upwards at Michelangelo’s epic biblical masterpieces, that I completely missed the frescoes which adorned the side walls. So I resolved to return and I’m glad I did! My second visit gave me the opportunity to see the works Read more…
Marist Educators and Camp Councilors come together
During the week of April 10th, 2016 over 20 individuals representing the different Marist Schools located in the states of New York, Florida, Texas, New Jersey and Massachusetts as well as representatives from Camp Marist in Canada came together to discuss, learn and explore their identity as Marist Educators and Camp Councilors. It was a Read more…
“Let Me Dream” Marist Youth Gathering
Last Weekend, Mr. Matt Fallon and his team of Marist Young Adults ran an incredible Marist Youth Gathering at Marist College. Students from Archbishop Molloy, Central Catholic, Christopher Columbus HS, Marist HS Bayonne, Marist HS Chicago, Msgr. Pace HS, Mt. St. Michael Academy, Roselle Catholic HS, St. Joseph Academy, St. Joseph Regional HS, St. Mary’s Read more…
Joint Letter from the six provincials of our Arco Norte Region
Dear Marists of Champagnat, Fraternal greetings and we hope that this letter finds you well! We are writing to you with the intention of sharing some recent events regarding our Marist region within this part of the world.
Vatican could open case of future Marist saint within days Marists request Vatican to investigate Basilio Rueda’s cause for sainthood
The Vatican process may start the cause of canonization of Brother Basilio Rueda within days, after a group of Marists delivered the investigation completed at the Diocese of Guadalajara, Mexico. Ten Marists from the general council and the provinces of México Central and México Occidental – including several acquaintances of Basilio – handed the Congregation Read more…
Laity and brothers receive joint formation in Hermitage
Participants finished the formation programmes for community animators of El Escorial and Maniziana with great satisfaction on April 20. Through this opportunity, the programme’s participants experienced a new and positive experience of joint formation, in the spirit of horizons of the XXI General Chapter: “A new spirit of communion between laity and brothers,” when they Read more…
Greetings from Provincial School!
Hi, Brothers and Marist Family, We are fourteen (14) new Provincials and we are here at our FMS Generalate for a week of orientation, prayer, and fraternity as each of us begins our mandates (first year) as Provincials in the Institute. Check out www.Champagnat.org for more info. This week, we had the extraordinary experience to Read more…
Earthquake hits north coast of Ecuador
An earthquake of 7.8 degrees on the Richter scale hit Ecuador on April 16. “None of the brothers, people linked to our mission nor our works have been affected,” stated Brother Laurentino Albalá Medina, provincial econome of Norandina. Reports so far say the earthquake has left over 570 deaths and 4000 injured, as well as Read more…
Remembering the anniversary of Marist Brothers coming to work in Zambia
March 29th is the anniversary of when the Marist Brothers began working in Zambia in 1954. The first picture is of a carpentry lesson in Chassa. The second, the first five postulants in Zambia (1958).(https://www.facebook.com/fms.champagnat/)
“Just as we are” an Easter Sunday Reflection
As Christians we especially rejoice on Easter Sunday that Jesus has risen and saved us, through our weaknesses and wounds. But that is the ‘Good News’ many of us, including me, find very hard to accept. Easter Sunday is a good time to reflect on why we all stubbornly resist God’s deep love for each of us. I know only Read more…
Making a Marist Difference!
Over February vacation, 16 CCHS students traveled to the remote mountains of the Dominican Republic on a mission trip. They built aqueducts and provided basic medical care to those in need. Wonderful work, Raiders! Thank you for making a difference for the least favored! #HowToRaider About Central Catholic Founded by the Marist Brothers in the Read more…
Preparations continue for International Gathering of Marist Youth in Lyon
As preparations continue in the L’Hermitage Province for the International Gathering of Marist Youth in Lyon, France, one of the members of the organising committee said he hopes the youth will feel attracted to the programme. “A varied programme has been prepared and we hope it is very appealing,” said Marist Father Alejandro Muñoz, a Read more…
Service Trip at Esopus with Youth
Br. Brian Poulin, Br. Sam Amos and Students from Mt. St. Michael Academy spent their week off in Esopus for a service trip. They worked on a Habitat for Humanity project in Newburgh, Helped Mary Chisum in Kingston as well as at the MBCE. For more information on the programs and ministry opportunities at Esopus Read more…
Memorare in the Snow
In February 1823, Marcellin learned that Brother Jean-Baptiste in Bourg-Argental had come down with a serious illness. Concerned about his condition, the young priests set out on the twenty-kilometre journey across rough countryside to visit him. Brother Stanislaus was at his side. On their return trip, walking through the heavily timbered territory, the two men Read more…
St. John’s University hosted a Brothers’ Nite
As we close the Year of Consecrated Life and anticipate the World Day For Consecrated Life, St. John’s University Campus Ministry sponsored its first annual Brothers’ Nite at the 5:30 Student Mass this past Sunday, January 31. The main purpose of Brothers’ Nite was to let the students see, meet, and pray with a number Read more…
The Year of Consecrated Life concluded with special mass at the Vatican for Consecrated Religious
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Marist charisma grows in Africa
Southern Africa: First Profession of Nine Novices On Saturday 5 December, Brother Joseph Walton, Provincial Superior of the Province of Southern Africa, received the first vows of nine novices in the church of the parish of St Gabriel, in Matola, near Maputo in Mozambique. The participants included members of several religious congregations that have houses Read more…
A Video of Our Marist Family- Part III
The general house press office has released a new video detailing the similarities and differences of the four branches of the Marist Family. ‘The Marist Family’ includes interviews with members of the governing bodies of the Marist Fathers, the Marist Missionary Sisters, the Marist Brothers and the Marist Sisters. The press office released the film Read more…
Participants express gratitude and encouragement after two month program
Third age Marist and Marianist Brothers gathered from 11 countries After a two-month course for elderly Brothers, which brought together English-speaking Marist and Marianist brothers from 11 countries at the general house in Rome, participants expressed gratitude and encouragement. “I learned so much about our Marist worldwide mission and I was encouraged by what we Read more…
A Video of Our Marist Family- Part II
The general house press office has released a new video detailing the similarities and differences of the four branches of the Marist Family. ‘The Marist Family’ includes interviews with members of the governing bodies of the Marist Fathers, the Marist Missionary Sisters, the Marist Brothers and the Marist Sisters. The press office released the film Read more…
Celebrating Christmas in the General Administration
Christmas with the Marist Brothers is always a celebration of hope and joy. Please share in that joy by looking through an album of our Christmas celebration at the General House. Please enjoy an album of our Christmas celebration and we hope you had experienced a season of blessings!
A Video of Our Marist Family – Part 1
The general house press office has released a new video detailing the similarities and differences of the four branches of the Marist Family. ‘The Marist Family’ includes interviews with members of the governing bodies of the Marist Fathers, the Marist Missionary Sisters, the Marist Brothers and the Marist Sisters. The press office released the film Read more…
Marist Young Adult Program – Week 4 of the Online Advent Retreat
The Marist Young Adult Program Presenting The Final Week of The Online Advent Retreat This weeks reflection is by Ed Kennedy, Outdoor Adventure Master, Marist Brothers Center at Esopus View Week 3 of the Online Advent Retreat
Join Marist In Our Mission
We hope that the joy of Christmas has renewed your spirit and awakened your soul. As the new year approaches, consider joining with Marist in our Mission. As a lay supporter and volunteer, or as a young person interested in joining the Marist Brothers, take some time to reflect with us. If you have any Read more…
1,000 Marist youth meet for annual assembly
Youth meet under the theme ‘Love that Transforms’ … they sang, danced and showed all their joy for participating in PJM. -Rio Grande do Sul Province Over 1,000 youth of the Marist Youth Ministry (PJM) gathered for the Encounter of Marist Youth (EJM) in Novo Hamburgo on Nov. 14 for their yearly meeting. The PJM Read more…
Watch Brother Sams Vows
Europe organizes itself to create a Marist network of schools.
The European Mission Team, a commission within the European Marist Conference (CEM), met in Athens from Oct. 26 – 27 to discuss the possibility of establishing a network of Marist schools in Europe. “The idea of creating a network of Marist educational works in Europe was welcomed very well by the members of the meeting,” Read more…
The First “Sharing Our Call” at Marist Brothers Center at Esopus
Our first Sharing our Call will take place from Sunday to Tuesday. There will be 21 participants representing Columbus, Central Catholic, St. Joseph Academy, Roselle Catholic, Marist Bayonne, Archbishop Molloy, Mount St. Michael Academy as well as Luis Ramos, one of our Marist Volunteers in Esopus. The team includes Bro. Don Bisson, Ms. Alice Miesnik, Read more…
Marists and Marianists gather for a course dedicated to elderly Brothers
A two-month course for elderly Brothers who speak English has begun at the general house, bringing together Marist and Marianist brothers. The programme, which began on Oct. 12 and will end on Dec. 12, is focusing on the psychological and spiritual “dynamics” in their changing age and its participants include 16 Marist brothers, two Marianist Read more…
LaValla Weekend Experience
Organized by the Marist Brothers Center at Esopus, Marist Evangelization and Marist Vocations: Working to recapture the spirit and excitement of the early days of the Institute, the Lavalla Weekend Experience is open to a select number of youth and an adult advisor from each of the school’s in our Marist network for a weekend Read more…
Australia Provincial Chapter addresses possibility of creating Marist ‘villages’
New provincial and council take up office The new provincial of Australia and his council took up office during the province’s Chapter from Sept. 27 – 30 in the Hermitage, Mittagong, where discussions included the possibility of creating different types of communities with laity. “Can we imagine a Marist ‘village’ in some locations where we Read more…
Impressions of the community of Cienfuegos on the visit of the Pope
Pope Francis visited Cuba from the 19th to the 22nd of September, before travelling to the United States. The Marists of the community of Cienfuegos share with us their impressions on the presence of the Pontiff in the country. _____________ Following are some impressions which do not intend to be a highly praised analysis of Read more…
Pope Francis’ message to immigrants and students in East Harlem: “Keep Dreaming”
Pope Francis arrived at a school in New York’s East Harlem on Friday to chants of “Holy Father, we love you!” The children sang the “Prayer of St. Francis” in English and Spanish, as the pontiff entered the building. Inside, a group of third- and fourth-graders showed him school projects they were working on that align with Read more…
What are the qualities of being a Marist Brother?
Click here for a video that answers, what are the qualities of being a Marist Brother?
World Congress promoted by the Congregation for Catholic Education
From 18 to 21 November 2015, a World Congress, “Educating Today and Tomorrow. A renewing passion”, will take place in Rome under the auspices of the Congregation for Catholic Education. The inspiration for the Congress derives from two anniversaries: the fiftieth anniversary of the Second Vatican Council’s Declaration Gravissimum Educationisand the twentyfifth anniversary of the Read more…
Pope Francis set to visit Queen of Angels School, site of the Marist Juan Diego Project
The Juan Diego Project that started this past year, led by Brother John Klein is set to get a visit from Pope Francis this September. Pope Francis will be visiting the Queen of Angels Inner city school in East Harlem. Marist has a special connection with this school. The current principal, Joanne Walsh worked many Read more…
Marist Young Adults Mobilize
On July 9, twenty-two Marist-Chicago graduates from the classes of 2013, 2014 and 2015 gathered with Hank Hammer and Marist Young Adult Advisory Board members Mary Kate Luzzo (Marist-Chicago) and Danny Chomat (Christopher Columbus- Miami) to talk about MYA local and national activities. This was our largest turnout to date and speaks well for the revitalization Read more…
Provincial Chapter of USA Province Elects New Provincial Council
The Marist Brothers’ Province of the United States is pleased to announce their new Provincial Council: Brother Patrick McNamara, Provincial Brother Dan O’Riordan, Vice Provincial Brother Don Bisson Brother Hank Hammer Brother Owen Ormsby Brother Al Rivera Brother Sean Sammon Congratulations to all!
A Blast from the Past: The Marist Brothers 125th Photo Album
The Marist Brothers 125th Anniversary Mass and Celebration, October 8, 2011 at the St. Jean Baptiste Catholic Church, Manhattan.
Life as a Marist Brother, immersed in the unexpected
He is: Marist Brother Hank Hammer, president of Marist High School in Chicago. Has also ministered as a teacher, province vocation director, director of evangelization, assistant provincial, and as academic dean and principal at Marist. First, what is a brother? “The difference between a congregation like the Marist Brothers of the Schools and priesthood is, Read more…
News Highlight: Brother Brian Poulin to begin his year of preparation
A letter from Bro. Ben… Brothers, I want to share with you the good news that Brother Brian Poulin has requested permission to begin his year of preparation for the Profession of Perpetual Vows as a Marist Brother. As part of this year of preparation this summer Brian will be attending the Religious Formation Conference’s Read more…
Letter from Brother Ben Consigli, FMS
“Give thanks to the LORD, who is good; whose love endures forever!” Dear Brothers and Marists, In the next weeks, I complete six years as Provincial. I thought it would be a good time to look back over the past years and reflect—with gratitude—on all that has been and to look ahead with a Read more…
International Gathering of Marist Youth
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Happy feast of the Resurrection of the Lord! In 2013, World Youth Day took place in Rio de Janeiro, where young people from the four branches of the Marist Family had the opportunity to meet and celebrate together. Throughout the week before that event, there was a space for dialogue among Read more…
Today’s Marist Brother
The good thing about being a Marist Brother, explained, Br. John Klein, FMS, is wherever a Marist goes around the world, with some 4,000 brothers active in 82 countries, there will be a community to welcome and accept him. Community. It’s what the Marists are all about. And right now in New York City’s East Read more…
A Note from Marist Vocations
Brothers have been invited in our ministries to give vocation talks about Marist life. Bro. Mike Sheerin gave a talk to 400 college students at St. John’s University in February at their Sunday Night Student Mass. Other Vocation Recruitment highlights this year include our Novices presenting their stories in Lawrence, Texas, Miami, Marist College and Read more…
Volunteers and Benefactors Work Together to Shape the Future of the Marist Brother Center at Esopus (MBCE)
St. Marcellin Champagnat urged the early brothers in their formation of young people to make them “good Christians and virtuous citizens.” Underlying this fundamental tenet of Marist pedagogy is the belief that young people can make a difference and are critical to building a better future—for both the Church and society. Indeed, St. Marcellin himself began Read more…
Bolivia – Preparation for Perpetual Profession
From February 21 to June 19, a group of 15 temporary professed brothers, accompanied by 3 formators, are getting ready for perpetual profession in Cochabamba, Bolivia. Read more…
The IdentIty of the Lay Marist
Proposal by the General Council The General Conference in the Hermitage allowed Brother Emili Turú, the Superior General, to deepen the theme of Linking and Lay Membership through an international meeting held in Rome in March 2014. Various suggestions were offered at this meeting to the General Council. These materialized in a Proposal that the Council Read more…
The Fratelli Project
The Fratelli Project – Marist Brothers and De La Salle Brothers Dear Brothers and Partners of the De La Salle and Marist Congregations, Greetings. Towards the end of 2014 both our congregations discussed how we might best respond to the increasing crises among displaced people in cross border situations in different parts of the world Read more…
Bolivia- Heart in Hand Perpetual Profession Preparation
From February 21 to June 19, a group of 15 temporary professed brothers, accompanied by 3 formators, are getting ready for perpetual profession in Cochabamba, Bolivia. They come from 9 Administrative Units and 6 different countries. The following account aims at sharing the beginning of this formation experience leading to the final commitment in our Read more…
Marist Young Adult Lenten Retreat 2015: Week 4
A Gospel-based Lenten retreat sponsored by the Marist Young Adult Program.
Marist Brothers Build Community in East Harlem
The good thing about being a Marist Brother, explained Brother John Klein, F.M.S., is wherever a Marist goes around the world, with some 4,000 brothers active in 82 countries, there will be a community to welcome and accept him. Community. It’s what the Marists are all about. And right now in East Harlem three Marist Read more…
Marist Young Adult Lenten Retreat 2015: Week 3
A Gospel-based Lenten retreat sponsored by the Marist Young Adult Program.
Is Religious Life in Crisis?
If there are no vocations, what will happen to the Church? The response of Br Emili, Superior General, is clear and in line with the thinking of Pope Francis: “This will not happen, though there will be difficult years where we grope our way forward.” Aleteia: You’ve been at meetings with Pope Francis. In your Read more…
Marist Young Adult Lenten Retreat 2015: Week 2
A Gospel-based Lenten retreat sponsored by the Marist Young Adult Program.
Learning about the Marist Brothers? Frequently Asked Questions!
Have you been wondering about the Marist Brother’s Mission? Have you wondered about what it means to be a Marist Brother? We have all the answers to those burning questions and more! During this Year of Consecrated Life, we want to share with you these resources for discernment. For more information about the Year of Read more…
Blast from the Past
Superior General reminds us of what it means to live Marist in a globalized world. This video reminds us to look at globalization thru the lens of a child or youth that is often marginalized by their own societies. Marist Brothers often serve in areas affected by global pressures and their work provides relief and Read more…
New Way of Being Brothers
A new way of being Brothers! This expression sums up what we Brothers of Arco Norte seek to achieve as we united to form our Juan Diego Community and began our mission in East Harlem, New York City. What we Marists are attempting to do is respond to needs expressed by many Latino immigrants and Read more…
Wake Up the World, Being Brothers to Others
Who’s Entering Religious LIfe? Facts and Figures
(The following numbers are tracked by a number of different organizations, including the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA), the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), the National Religious Vocation Conference, and VISION Vocation Network.) Worldwide There are nearly 1.2 million religious brothers, sisters, and order and diocesan priests in the world. Read more…
Wake Up the World, Spiritual Teachings
Wake Up the World, An Introduction
Wake Up the World: Conversation with Pope Francis on Religious Life
The first Sunday of Advent marks the beginning of the Year of Consecrated Life. As the Year of Consecrated Life (YCL) commences this Advent, Mike Sheerin has been active with raising awareness of the Brother’s Vocation both locally in the Diocese of Brooklyn and nationally as a member of a National Brothers’ Think Tank Committee Read more…
A few thoughts from our Brother Thomas J Lee
“Marist is a state of life.” wrote Br. Thomas J Lee, who joined the Marist community after attending St. Anne’s High School. Br. Thomas Lee embodies the Marist spirit. His life has exemplified the spirit of community and brotherhood, the sense of togetherness not only within those in religious life, but the global community. Marist Read more…
Final Religious Profession of Br. Biniamine Masih (Ben)
Let the little children come to me was the main theme of the Final Profession of Br. Bininamine Masih, commonly known and called as Br. Ben, in Pakistan – Peshawar City, last 11th October. He hails from Sargodha City and St. Francis Xavier Parish of the Islamabad Rawalpindi Diocese. He was born on 8th September Read more…
Interested in Becoming a Brother?
Looking for the steps to start your journey? Check out the new Marist website and the information on Vocations on their website.
Building Our Juan Diego Community: A Mission in East Harlem, New York City
In July Br Emili, our Superior General, sent a letter to all provincials and district leaders outlining plans for the years leading up to the bicentenary of the Institute and our entry into the third century of Marist life and mission.
Just a Tent as the Heart of Our Future: Letter of the Superior General
Dear Marists of Champagnat, On June 6 this year, the message I recorded on video announced three years of preparation to celebrate the Marist bicentennial; each year is represented by an icon reminding us not only of an historical event, but also of a fundamental dimension of our life
Marist Community helping FMSI in Geneva
“Helping others anywhere, open and available wherever there is a need; like you, Champagnat, a universal heart, we will share our lives, our time, and our place”. We wanted to begin this brief note with a quote from the Kairoi Band, which conveys the spirit we live in this Marist community located in eastern France, Read more…
The Marist Brothers, Our Call
The Marist Brothers are an international order of Catholic teaching brothers dedicated to making Jesus known and loved through educating young people, especially those most in need.
Spokane bishop introduced as Chicago’s next archbishop
Bishop Blase Cupich of Spokane, Wash., was introduced this morning as Chicago’s next archbishop, succeeding the cancer-stricken Cardinal Francis George as leader of the area’s two million Roman Catholics.
Marist International Assembly
The Marist International Assembly began September 15 in Nairobi, Kenya. Representing the United States are Ms. Alice Miesnik, principal of Marist High School in Bayonne, New Jersey; Mrs. Maureen Hagan, campus minister at Roselle Catholic High School in Roselle, New Jersey and Brother Steve Milan, director of the Marist Young Adult program. Dear Fellow Read more…
Br. Ben & Pope Francis meet to discuss religious life
The executive committee of the Conference of Major Superiors met with the pope on May 6 to discuss male religious life in the States. I was Vice President so I got to go! He spoke to us about the need for catholic education, vocation promotion, ongoing formation of religious and the relationship between male religious and bishops. He Read more…
Dedication in honor of Br. Joseph Belanger, FMS
In October, 2014 The International Education Suite at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York is being dedicated in honor of Br. Joseph Belanger, FMS, a Marist Brother. Br. Joseph was a Professor Emeritus of French and Founder of the Marist Abroad Program at Marist College when he died in April of 2010. Among Br. Joseph’s Read more…
Video: Call to Young People to Consider Religious Life
Novices at Camp Marist
The Novices from the Novitiate of Esopus (Sam Amos – USA, Jack Hodgeand and James O’Sullivan – Australia) along with Brother Rob Clark (novice master) have lived a week’s immersion experience at Camp Marist, New Hampshire. Camp Marist, a ministry of the Province of the USA, is a summer camp for campers and counsellors from Read more…
Pope Benedict’s Call To Young People To Consider Religous Life
Vocation eNewsletter
Dear Brothers and Marist Partners, We are pleased to offer you our second installment of our Vocation eNewsletter. Our first one was well received from the feedback given to us, many indicating it was encouraging to know that young people are interested in exploring a vowed commitment to Marist life. We thought it a good Read more…
Renewal of Vows
On Tuesday, July 22nd, Brian Poulin will be renewing his Vows during Morning Prayer at the Province Assembly. Let us join in fraternal support and prayer as Brian continues to deepen his commitment as a Marist Brother.
A Special Prayer for the Marist Assembly
As we assemble together we realize You are a God of love, holy One. You are our hope and our peace. We bring you all our needs. We trust your saving power. Let your Spirit open our eyes and touch our hearts that we may know the healing of your presence with us. We ask Read more…
Interview with Br. Dan O’Riordan
The International Commission Brothers Today met in Rome from 4 to 11 July. On this occasion, we spoke with some of its members. We present today a conversation with Br Dan O’Riordan, from the Province of the United States. He is currently one of two brothers working fulltime for the province in Vocation Ministry. He is also Read more…
Marist Jubilee Pictures
O Lord, faithful God,Grant, we pray, that we may give you thanks for your kindness toward our Brother Jubilarians, who are eager to renew the gift received from you; strengthen in them a spirit of perfect charity, so that each day they may more fervently serve your glory and the work of your salvation. Amen. Read more…
Interview with Br. Sean Sammon
Br. Sean Sammon was the Superior General of the Institute from 2001 to 2009. Now he lives in New York. In March, Br Sean Sammon gave an interview to Sr. Camille D’Arienzo published in the National Catholic Report. We share a part of this conversation where he speaks about the religious life. You can read the Read more…
Marist Brothers Center at Esopus begins its summer with Foundation Stones
The Marist Brothers Center at Esopus begins its summer with Foundation Stones sponsored by the Vocation Office. The purpose of FOUNDATION STONES is to gather interested high school seniors and some juniors along with college students who are willing to take the time to learn about, explore and reflect upon a possible vocation to Marist Read more…
We cannot live in any other way: we are Marists.
In April, twenty-two lay persons and six brothers of the Province of América Central gathered for five days to live a personal experience of prayer and silence, of encounter with ourselves, with God who loves us and calls us, with the brothers and the community, with Marcellin the man of faith, tenacity and commitment. With Read more…
Br Eugenio Sanz Reflection on Saint Marcellin Champagnat Feast Day
The story of the Marist Brothers is a story of passion and compassion. Marcellin Champagnat perceived us in the eyes of Jean-Baptiste Montagne, a dying youth who was leaving this world without knowing how much God loved him. From this was born the Marist Brothers. The life of Champagnat is a history of passion for Read more…
A Dream, A Journey, A Vocation
Throughout the history of the Province of América Central, and of the Institute, alongside the Brothers, groups of lay men and women have arisen who have been involved in the educational, pastoral and administrative mission and who have shared not only responsibilities but faith, spirituality and life. Many of them feel called in a particular Read more…
Message from Br Emili Turú on the feast of Saint Marcellin Champagnat
The traditional message prepared by Br Emili Turú for the whole of the Institute on the occasion of the feast of Saint Marcellin Champagnat, this year takes the form of a video. In it he explains the three years of preparation for the bicentenary of the foundation of the Institute (2017), and provides motivation for Read more…
Inspirational Vocation Talks by Br. Tony Leon
During the month of November, Br. Tony Leon presented a dynamic vocational talk at school assemblies at Roselle Catholic High School, Marist High School Bayonne, Central Catholic High School in Lawrence as well as an evening presentation to more than 100 students from Archbishop Molloy and Mount St. Michael Academy. Bro. Tony’s presentation was not only thought provoking and well received, but Read more…
Sharing the Vocation
Bros. Sam, James, and Jack facilitated another successful vocation visit, this time to Central Catholic this past week. In addition to speaking in classes, they presented to the Champagnat Group in Leeds Terrace. This Champagnat Group is made up of Central students interested in exploring Marist life and meets together several time during the year. Read more…
