François Chauvet invites us to look beyond the priest to see the Lord. In this short article, he reflects on his 42-year journey and the humbling grace to celebrate the Eucharist in the midst of everyday life—the rain, the mountains, and the hearts of the people.
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Celebrating the Year of St Francis in Assisi
A special Jubilee Year of Saint Francis is taking place in Assisi from January 10, 2026, to January 10, 2027, celebrating the 800th anniversary of the saint’s death (1226–2026). Proclaimed by Pope Leo XIV, this “Year of Saint Francis” features the rare public display of St. Francis’s remains.
A Marist in Japan: from Culture-shock to Growth
Father Paddy O’Hare shares about his rich mission experience in Japan and Europe…
Marist Vocation Prayer
Download the new vocation prayer we are encouraged to share in the province. Let us pray: that the Holy Spirit will guide the various initiatives for vocations in the province.
La Neylière Hosted a Literary Prize
Every two years, the Com’MonLy media library network of the Monts du Lyonnais community of municipalities organizes a literary prize on a theme related to a continent or country. For its fifth edition, the prize focused on Oceania.
Preaching for the Missions
Damien Diouf shares about his ministry visiting parishes and talking about the Marist charism and our missionary apostolates…
Lent with Jean-Claude Colin
There is no mention of Lent in Fr Jean-Claude Colin’s words. However, the Gospel readings for this period refer to themes that are dear to him. They encourage us to revisit them…
New Arrivals in the Marist School, Sainte-Marie (Lyon, France)
Arnaud Patural has been appointed headteacher and Valérie Fournol takes up her role as headmistress of the primary school.
Recruiting: Communications Assistant
We are looking for a skilled communications assistant to support the mission and Marist life in the Province of Europe. Join our team!
I Was Changed
Juliet Palmer shares about her experience of volunteering in the Marist Albergue in Sahagún, Spain, on the Camino de Santiago.
A Taste of Rome
The ANNUAL GATHERING OF EUROPEAN MARIST EDUCATORS took place in the Eternal City hosted by the General House community of Monteverde (14 – 16 January 2026).
Marist Places of Origin – a Booklet from the Pilgrimage
We are very pleased to share with you a booklet with materials from the pilgrimage to the places of Marist origin in November 2025.












