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Fourvière at Hunters HillMembers of the Marist Family gathered at Hunters Hill on Jul 27 to mark the anniversary (see below) of the Fourvière pledge. The day's events began with the celebration of the 10 am parish Eucharist in Holy Name of Mary church led by Marist Fathers' District Superior, Fr Tony Kennedy SM. A walking tour of the Villa Maria monastery precinct, luncheon in the parish hall and a tour of nearby St Joseph's College completed the day's activities. [Jul 28] |
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Above: Mrs Cathy Gallo (Marist Laity) welcomes visiting Marists to Holy Name of Mary church. | Fr Tony Kennedy receives offertory gifts from Marist branch members | ... and at the altar adorned with images of the Fourvière chapel and tower, Lyons, France. | Parish choir during the Mass. Below: Walking tour of Villa Maria monastery grounds pauses at the St Peter Chanel chapel | ...and near the Piquet Centre (at right) with a commentary from Sr Vicki Wilson SMSM | ... before moving to the historic chapel of St Joseph and the path of crosses leading to the mission cemetery. |
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Above: Luncheon in the parish hall. | Reflection by Sr Vivienne Goldstein SM. Below: Tour of St Joseph's College led by Richard Quinn | ... and culminating with a visit to the college tower with its commanding views of Sydney. |
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SM BulletinWith the customary August summer break this week's SM Bulletin will be the last until September. It reports on General Administration matters, two appointments and an ordination. To download click here or go to Members' Page. [Jul 25] |
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FourvièreOn 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. Members of the Marist Family celebrate this event every year on Jul 23. For more about the Fourvière, click for: Fourvière: Vision and Promise | A Background to the Pledge | The Colin website: Fourvière |
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Casa di Maria newsletterFrom Rome the community of Casa di Maria, the Marist International Theologate, sends its latest newsletter, a colourful and comprehensive summary of student life in 2025. To download click here. [Jul 23] |
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SM BulletinThis week's SM Bulletin reports on the latest Marist Studies Program, New Zealand's next provincial, Fr Merv Duffy, and the episcopal ordination of Bishop Miguel Contreras. To download click here or go to Members' Page. [Jul 19] |
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EuroinfoFrom Paris, the July issue of Euroinfo reports on Pentecost weekend at La Neylière with Lay Marists* and Fr John Larsen, administrators and bursars' meeting in Paris,, Marist Family at St Foy and Education meeting in Rome. * Congratulations to Odile de Villlenaut, editor of Euroinfo, who was elected at this meeting as President of the Lay Marist Association, France. To download click here or go to Members' Page. [Jul 16] |
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Chanel anniversaries |
July was a big month for the Chanel family. On Jul 12, 1804, in the hamlet of La Potière, near Montrevel-en-Bresse, France, Peter Chanel was born to Claude-François Chanel and Marie-Anne Sibellas. A few days later, Jul 16, in the main parish church of Montrevel, baby Peter was baptised. From 'A Marist reflects on St Peter Chanel': 'The Chanel family lived in the little country hamlet not far from the mountains near Switzerland. Claude Chanel was a farmer. He had some sheep and a few cows and grew some crops as well. His wife, Marie-Anne, was not a well-educated woman. She couldn’t read or write, but she had a very strong Catholic faith. They had three children before a fourth one died, so when she found herself pregnant a fifth time Madame Chanel dedicated the child in her womb to the Blessed Virgin Mary. A healthy baby boy was born, and they called him Peter. 'Years later, when Peter heard about what his mother had done, he added the name, Mary, and became Peter Mary Chanel. Later still, he chose the confirmation name of a young Jesuit saint whom he admired very much: St Aloysius Gonzaga. And so we have Peter Aloysius Mary Chanel.' On Jul 15, 1827, Peter Chanel was ordained priest in the provincial city of Bourg-en-Bresse, soon to join the infant Society of Mary and become one of its first missionaries -- and its first martryr and saint. For a short history of St Peter Chanel, click here. For 'A Marist reflects on St Peter Chanel', click here [Jul 12] |
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Above: Statue of St Peter Chanel at the church of Cuet, a few kilometres from the birthplace of Peter Chanel (right) at La Potière. Below: Baptismal font and church at Montrevel | Monastery of Brou, Bourg-en-Bresse, where Peter Chanel was ordained priest in July 1827 | Banner depicting Peter Chanel, prepared for World Youth Day, Sydney, July 2008. |
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SM BulletinThis week's SM Bulletin reports on a Colin Pilgrimage, new District Superior for South Amercia, Fr Tom Ryan's essay on Fr Colin and the person and a bishop's visit to Ranong. To download click here or go to Members' Page. For Colin Pilgrimage details click here. [Jul 11] |
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Marist news from AfricaWith reports on events throughout the Marist District of Africa the bilingual July issue of Echoes is now available. To download click here. [Jul 11] |
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Conch QuarterlyFrom Suva, Fiji, comes the Oceania Marist Province's quarterly reflections. This issue of the Conch Quarterly features Fr Donato Kivi's report from Samsun, Turkey, Fr Milikiade Rayalu's comments on the recent Council of the Province and Fr Iosefo Vili's reflections on his EAPI experience. To download click here or go to Members' Page. [Jul 09] |
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Novitiate news12 colourful pages of news and events from the Marist International Novitiate, Davao, Philippines. To download click here. [Jul 04] |
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Superior-General's reflectionFr John Larsen and preparations for the General Chapter. To download click here or go to Superior-General's page. [Jul 04] |
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District CircularLatest issue, of the Marist Australian District Circular is available at the Members' Page. [Jul 01] |
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