News

150th Anniversary of Death of Fr Colin

Under the guidance of Fr Jean-Marie Bloqueau, with the special help of Fr Ron Nissen and many others, a coordination group is preparing a variety of resources and events to mark the 150th anniversary of the death of Fr Colin on 15 November 2025.

A Novena will be prepared by the Marist Theologate in Rome and will be
published in several languages. The Novena will take place from 7 to 15
November. Preparations have started to collect several testimonies from Marists worldwide.

From 11 to 15 November a Pilgrimage will be offered under the theme “That suits me”: St Bonnet-le Troncy / Fourvière / Cerdon / Belley / La Neylière. On 12 November and 15 November a special program will take place in La Neylière for those who are not participating in the complete pilgrimage.

The Composition of a Mass dedicated to Fr Colin. This may include a contest of hymns, in several languages: Marists got Talent?! The presentation of a publication with Colin's most relevant words for today.
Soon more details will be presented by the coordination group.

(Source: SM Bulletin, Friday, 13 June 2025)

Euro-African Solidarity Between Marist Schools

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At the start of the 2026 academic year, 805kg of textbooks and other publications were sent to the Marist school in Dakar (Senegal) thanks to the joint support of the Marist school in Toulon (France) and the Navy.

New Marist Resources Platform

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Legacy of Leadership in European Marist Education

Oct 23, 2026

As European Delegate for Education within the Marist schools network from 2018 to 2026, Fr Frank Dowling reflects on his mission devoted to educational excellence and spiritual formation. His reflection explores some of the defining moments that have shaped both personal leadership and the collective mission of these institutions.