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Laity newsletterMarist Laity Australia advises: 'The December 2024 newsletter reflects on the year’s key activities, including a May reflection day, the Marist Family Fourvière celebration, a November retreat, and ongoing online engagement. It highlights the September gathering of Marist leaders to discuss collaboration and the future of the Marist mission, emphasizing formation, inclusivity, and lay leadership. 'The newsletter also recounts a transformative immersion to Davao, the Philippines, and a spiritually enriching retreat at the Marist Hermitage. It concludes with reflections on Christmas traditions and community projects, underscoring themes of connection, service, and hope for the future of the Marist mission.' For the newsletter, click here. [Dec 16] |
Fr Tony Kennedy returnsOn Dec 14 Fr Tony Kennedy returned to Australia after seven years as leader of the Marist International Theologate, Casa di Maria, Rome. He will succeed Fr Anthony Corcoran as District Superior on Feb 01, 2025 Fr Tony's role as superior of the formation community has been taken by Fr Albert Kabala, formerly major superior of the Marist District of Africa. (See SM Bulletin, below, for further details.) Welcome home, Fr Tony! [Dec 14] |
Above: Fr Tony Kennedy arriving in Sydney on Dec 14. | .... with Fr Albert Kabala at a send-off this week at Casa di Maria, Rome. |
SM BulletinThis week's SM Bulletin reports of the change of leadership at the Marist International Theologate, Casa di Maria, Rome, new District Superior for Mexico, and the international youth camp at Ranong. To download click here or go to Members' Page. [Dec 14] |
EuroinfoThe Decmber issue of Euroinfo reports on provincial visitation in Germany, Marist Mission workshop and prison ministry in Italy. To download click here or go to Members' Page. [Dec 13] |
SM BulletinThe latest SM Bulletin lists the wide range of Marist Projects funded throughout the year through the Society of Mary’s Special Projects Fund and reports on graduations at the Tutu Rural Training Centre. To download, click here or go the Members' Page. [Dec 09] |
Visit of Fr Ben McKennaMarist Fathers' General-Assistant and Secretary-General, Fr Ben McKenna SM, arrived in Sydney on Dec 05 en route to his native Tasmania for a family visit. During his stay in Sydney he will celebrate 46 years of priesthood, having ministered for most of that time in the Province of Oceania as a missionary in the Solomon Islands and later holding the positions of novice master and provincial. In conjunction with the Australia District's Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation committee, Fr Ben maintains an international JPIC blog site with weekly updates which are posted on the JPIC page of this website. Among other portfolios he is the Society of Mary's liaison person with its Ecology, Inter-religious Dialogue, Migrants and Refugees commissions as well as the Beatification Cause of Ven Jean-Claude Colin. Welcome back to Australia, Fr Ben. Enjoy a well-earned break. [Dec 06] |
Fr Hoppy's Advent letterFrom the community of Misioneros Maristas, Tariija, Bolivia, Fr John 'Hoppy' Hopkinson SM sends his Advent newsletter. To download the letter and descriptions of photos, click here. [Dec 05] |
MMC NewsletterThe summer issue of the Marist Mission Newsletter reports on projects in the Philippines and on MMC's 75th anniversary event. Go to the MMC website's publications: click here. [Dec 05] |
Pacific newsFrom Suva, Fr Lutoviko Manu sends the latest issue of the Oceania Marist Province News Bulletin, four pages of pictorial updates on events in the Pacific. To download, click here or go to Members' Page. [Dec 04] |
Superior-General's ReflectionIn his reflection for December, Fr John Larsen SM reminds Marists of the place of education and formation in their lives and ministry. To download click here or go to Superior-General's Reflection page. [Dec 01] |