WebGodfrey Kelly from Wiseman’s Ferry was the first boy in the St Joseph’s College register, transferring from the Marist Brothers secondary boarding school in Harrington Street to Hunters Hill. The 55 boys in the first intake lived and studied in a temporary two-storey wooden building (located between the present swimming pool and the squash courts) … http://www.mtmaria.qld.edu.au/About%20Us/History%20Tradition/Pages/Marist-Tradition.aspx

Champagnat Marists — St Marcellin Champagnat 1789–1840

WebMarist Brothers laid the foundation stone for the college in 1917 but the school was run by the Mercy Sisters until 1946 when the brothers finally arrived, establishing the Brothers … WebThe unique form of Marist education is rooted in the spirituality and teaching methods of Marcellin Champagnat, founder of the Congregation of the Marist Brothers. In order to sketch its fundamental characteristics, we should analyze what was accomplished more than what was put into words. phoebe meyer

A History of Marist School in 125 Images

WebIn 1836 several brothers accompanied the first Marist Fathers to the mission field of the South Pacific islands. Since then, more than 100 schools have been opened in 23 … WebIn Great Britain, the Marist foundations began as early as 1850 at the request of Nicholas Cardinal Wiseman, Archbishop of Westminster, but have not grown beyond three colleges and five parishes. In the United States, the Society of Mary took a firmer hold. Webthe first day of class, Marcellin exhibits excessive timidity, and the teacher calls him to his side to read. As Marcellin comes forward, another student jumps in front of him. The teacher gives a sharp slap to the pushy lad and sends him to the back of the room. Marcellin feels revolted, thinking: "I'll never return to a phoebe metcalfe