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Fr Clinton Kube SM
In a colourful ceremony in Cameroon on Sep 17, Marist deacon, Clinton Kube, was ordained to the priesthood by the Archbishop of Bamenda, Most Rev Andrew Fuanya Nkea. The ordination took place in Our Lady of Fatima's church, Bambili, established in 1999 by Australian Marist, the late Fr Bob Barber SM, who played an important part in the Clinton's vocational journey.
Other Australian Marists have figured in Fr Clinton's formative years with Fr Tony Kennedy of the Marist International Theologate and Fr Ben McKenna as Clinton's spiritual director.
Congratulations, Fr Clinton. Ad multos annos! [Sep 18]
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| Above: Traditional music and dance are part of the Bambili liturgy. | Deacon Clinton with his parents. Below: The prostration during the Litany of the Saints | The prayer of consecration... | .... and laying on of hands by the Archbishop. |
  
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| Above: Sign of peace from the Archbishop. | Fr Clinton at the altar. | ... giving Holy Communion to his mother. Below: Fr Clinton gives his first blessing to the Archbishop. | ...with the Archbishop and Fr Albert Kabala, Major Superior of the Marist District of Africa. | ... with the Archbishop and proud parents. | Cutting a celebratory cake with Fr Albert and Bambili's parish priest, Fr Kenneth Akua SM. |
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| Below: Fr Bob Barber SM during the construction of Our Lady of Fatima church. | Rev Fr Clinton Kube SM. |
 
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Holy Name of Mary at Villa Maria
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SM Bulletin
This week's SM Bulletin reports on Australia's District Superior elect, Marist Studies Summer program, perpetual vows preparation and Marist Mission Workshop.
To download, click here or go to Members' Page. [Sep 13]
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District Superior elect
On the Marist patronal feast of the Holy Name of Mary, Fr Anthony Kennedy SM has been announced as the next District Superior of the Australian Marist Fathers. Fr Tony is presently superior of the Marist International Theologate, Casa di Maria, Rome.
Hailing from Gunnedah, NSW, and ex-student of St John's College, Woodlawn, he will take over on Feb 01, 2025, from retiring District Superior, Fr Anthony Corcoran.
Thank you, Fr Tony, for being available for this office and congratulations on the vote of confidence from your Aussie confreres. [Sep 12]
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Sep 12, Feast of the Holy Name of Mary
Grant, we pray, almighty God, to look upon the lowliness of your servants who live and work under the name of Mary; do great things through us, filling us with the spirit of our Mother so that, not seeking our own interests but those of Christ alone, we may lead our fellow men and women to the light of the Gospel.
We make this prayer through Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
Euroinfo
The September issue of Euroinfo reports on the experience of a provincial councillor and centenaries of Pratola Peligna and Donore Ave.
To download, click here or go to Members' Page. [Sep 12]
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Young Marist pilgrims
During the Roman universities' break, senior students from Casa di Maria, the Marist International Theologate, have the opportunity to visit the places of Marist origins in France.
They are pictured below in some of the historical places in and near the town of Belley, France. [Sep 10]
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| Above: Sr Teri O'Brien SM (standing) hosts the group for a sandwich lunch at Bon Repos, Belley, once Mother House of the Marist Sisters. | In the chapel of Bon Repos with some elderly Sisters and near the resting place of their Foundress, Jeanne-Marie Chavoin. Below: Outside the chapel of La Capucinière, Belley, where the first professions of the Society of Mary took place on Sep 24, 1836. | In the church of St Anselm, Ordonnaz, in the southern Bugey mountains near Belley and where Jean-Claude Colin and companions preached one of the pioneer Marist missions in Feb 1827. |
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District Circular
The latest issue of the Australian Marist District Circular is available on the Members' Page. [Sep 10]
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Superior-General's Reflection
In his September reflection Fr John Larsen points to the feast of the Holy Name of Mary as an inspiration to review one's Marist life and the opportunities to reach out to the lonely, the aged and to all those who struggle. He looks to the future with young Marists making a lifelong commitment, to life-giving relationships in Marist communities and renewed commitment to living prayerfully.
To download, click here or go to Superior-General's page. [Sep 06]
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Marist Mission Workshop
From Bangkok, Thailand, Fr Ben McKenna reports on the Marist Mission Workshop which began on Sep 04: 'We had a fine start, with participants from Asia, Africa, Oceania, and Europe, Marist SM, SMSM, FMS; and RNDMs. Experiences of Inter-cultural, and Inter-religious Dialogue. The Divine Mystery keeps broadening our horizons.....and engaging us to serve those most in need.'
The workshop will continue at Ranong, in southern Thailand, with a major goal being to 'Enkindle Marists' passion for interreligious and intercultural dialogue.' [Sep 06]
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Every conversation matters
The end of National Child Protection Week brings Safeguarding Sunday, to be observed on Sep 08. It is a day to reflect on the tragic consequences of sexual abuse and to pray for those whose lives have been traumatised that they may find the courage to share their story and find lasting peace and healing.
This year Safeguarding Sunday has adopted the theme 'Every conversation matters', a reminder that every conversation about safeguarding is important and that children and adults at risk are more likely to raise concerns and issues in an organisation that empowers and listens to them.
The prayer supporting Safeguarding Sunday, click here. For further resources, click here. [Sep 06]
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