Welcome to the Marist Seminary
International Formation for Priests & Brothers of the Society of Mary
The Marist Life
Marists prefer to work where the Church doesn’t exist or where it is not strong. For that reason they are often out on the ‘boundaries’.
Being a Seminarian
Training occurs in stages. The first stage is Accompaniment. The purpose is to clarify together, or ‘discern,’ what God might be ‘saying’ to this young man.
Vocation & Discernment
A vocation is a work that I feel I am meant to do. The calling may be challenging to you, but, if it is truly our Lord who is calling, then have courage.
Got questions about the Marist seminary?
Learn more about what it means to be a Marist Seminarian.
Scripture & Prayers to help you discern
It is in times of quiet contemplation of the Scriptures that you are most likely to hear ‘the call’ of God. View the Scriptures section on our Discernment page for more info.
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Marist Vocations
The Society of Mary (Marists) is a religious congregation in the Catholic Church of Priests and Brothers who seek to model their lives on Mary, the mother of Jesus.
This group aims to promote vocations to the Society of Mary.
A tree with many branches! Let us pray for all Marist priests, brothers, sisters and laity!Marist Family: A Tree with Many Branches![]()
April 21st 2024 - 61st WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS![]()
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Let us pray today on this day of prayer, for all Marist consecrated religious and laity that together we may live and share out the gospel in the way of Mary. Lord, hear our prayer.![]()
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"Let us rise up, then, and set out as pilgrims of hope, so that, as Mary was for Elizabeth, we too can be messengers of joy, sources of new life and artisans of fraternity and peace." - Pope Francis (Rome, Saint John Lateran, 21 April 2024, Fourth Sunday of Easter)![]()
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For the full text of Pope Francis' Homily: www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/messages/vocations/documents/20240421-messaggio-61-gm-vocazio...![]()
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Family Branch Links:![]()
SM Marist Fathers: Societas Mariae www.maristsm.org/![]()
FMS Marist Brothers: FMS Champagnat champagnat.org/en/![]()
SM Marist Sisters: Marist Sisters ![]()
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SMSM Missionary Sisters of the Society of Mary: SMSM ![]()
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Novena to Saint Peter Chanel for Vocations to the Society of Mary![]()
April 19th - 27th![]()
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It is a long standing tradition in the Society of Mary to pray for vocations to the priesthood and the religious life during the nine days leading up to the Feast of St Peter Chanel. You are invited to pray during this novena for Vocations to the Society of Mary. The prayer and reflections in this booklet can be used individually, or as a part of community prayer / liturgy.![]()
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Feast Day of Saint Peter Chanel April 28th![]()
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Download the full booklet at:![]()
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Senior seminarian Hemi Ropata SM, reflects on 'The Indispensability of Preaching' and the life of Fr Emil Kapaun ![]()
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In the aftermath of the Korean War, Fr. Emil Kapaun's poignant acts of love amidst the misery of a POW camp speak louder than any sermon. Through tender encounters, he tended to the sick and suffering, embodying Pope Francis' call to embrace the smell of the sheep. Kapaun's transformation into Christ's likeness highlights the power of beauty to attract and awaken souls, echoing Pope Francis' emphasis on the way of beauty as a cure for our infinite sadness. Preaching, therefore, transcends mere duty; it becomes a transformative event, a communion of hearts, and an encounter with beauty itself.![]()
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Hemi Ropata SM (Society of Mary: Marist Fathers)![]()
SE3655 The Theopoetics of Peaching - 2023/2024![]()
Pontifical University of St Thomas Aquinas, Rome![]()
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Find out more about Fr Emil Kapaun at![]()
frkapaun.org/![]()
Father Emil Kapaun Cause for Sainthood![]()
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The Indispensability of Preaching
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In the aftermath of the Korean War, Fr. Emil Kapaun's poignant acts of love amidst the misery of a POW camp speak louder than any sermon. Through tender enco...