July News

[catching up from the website’s downtime during this month]

Hunters Hill Fourvière celebration

On Jul 23, 1816 twelve Marist aspirants climbed the hill of Fourvière overlooking the city of Lyons to the ancient chapel of the Blessed Virgin. Here, for centuries, Catholics had sought the intercession of Mary for their future dreams. The youthful group solemnly pledged to establish the Society of Mary as soon as they could.

Sydney-based members of the Marist Family joined with parishioners of Holy Name of Mary parish, Hunters Hill, to remember the Pledge on Jul 26.

     

Above: Scenes from Jul 26 celebration at Holy Name of Mary church, Hunters Hill:  District Superior, Fr Gavin Foster SM, presides at the parish liturgy.  |  Marist Way co-leader, Cathy Larkin.  |  The ancient chapel of the Blessed Virgin at Fourvière at the time of the Pledge.  |  Fr Aliki Langi SM and the parish ukulele group.  |  Parishioners and Marist family members gather after Mass.  |  Christian entertainer, Paul John.  |  Open-air picnic lunch group in the grounds of Villa Maria monastery.
[Aug 01, 2026]