Marist fathers and brothers are members of the Society of Mary, a "religious congregation" in the Catholic Church.

Marists model their lives on the person of Mary, the mother of Jesus and seek to, as it were 'be' Mary and do her work.

In New Zealand, Marists focus their ministry on youth and education, have a preference for missionary parishes, and ministry outreach into wider society; beyond traditional Church structures. In all their ministries members of the Society of Mary remember the original call to mission among the Tangata Whenua. Marists live in community which provides a supportive environment for their lives and ministries.


Marist

Bearing Mary's name
Marist priests and brothers are members of the Society of Mary; they bear Mary’s name. Want to read more? ...


Doing Mary's work
The work of Mary is in evidence when mercy and compassion are present. Want to read more? ...


Living life as Mary
Understanding Mary and the Early Church, Mary at Nazareth, "hidden and unknown", compassion help Marists' to live a Marist life. Want to read more?...


Marist Mission

Youth and Education
Education is a challenging ministry. Yet, Marists' are called to educate and give hope to young people. Want to read more?...


Missionary Parishes
Marist's prefer ministry in parishes that are more missionary in nature. Want to read more?...


"Foreign Lands"
The Global Village, our environment, new immigrants, the City are some of the opportunities for mission in New Zealand today. Want to read more?...


Marist writings - sharing our spirituality

  • A Certain Idea of the Society of Mary: Jean-Claude Colin
    Having been invited to speak to you about Jean-Claude Colin on this celebration of the Bi-centenary of his birth, I could have prepared a carefully worked-out conference on one or other aspect of his life or attempted a synthesis of his personality, his contribution to the Church and to our religious families. In fact, I [...]
  • The Work of Mary
    The early Marists were convinced that Mary had chosen them to form a new family in the Church – one which would bear her name and do her work of saving souls. Theologically this claim cannot be “proved”; but nor on the other hand can it be “disproved” if only for the reason that theology [...]
  • Our Marist Priesthood: Reflections on a Neglected theme
    In our branch of the Marist Family there is an essential link, I have come to recognise, between our Marist calling and our vocation to the priesthood – a link that has been little reflected upon. Many Marists, I am sure, have had an experience similar to mine.  It was a decision to become a priest [...]
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