During August, the Marist community at La Neylière had the privilege of welcoming five students from Casa di Maria in Rome – the Marist formation house – as they prepared to make their perpetual vows in the Society of Mary. Their visit was more than just an opportunity to discover the places where the Marist story began…

Chanel College, a Catholic school rooted in the Marist tradition since 1955, has officially marked a landmark moment in its 71-year history by welcoming its first co-educational classes. While honoring this rich legacy, the college’s evolution reflects an ongoing commitment to serving the modern needs of the local community.

On 1 August 2026, the Chapel of St Anne in Obili, Yaoundé (Cameroon) hosted a joint ordination for the African District of the Society of Mary, presided by Bishop Emmanuel Dassi Youfang. Deacons Lewis Kum Mvo sm and Ondoua Joseph Arnaud sm were ordained to the priesthood, while Robert Badjeck Degrandauth sm was ordained a deacon.