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.

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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

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.

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Yesterday Bishop Steve celebrated the 2024 Inaugural Mass at Pompallier Catholic College, Whangarei . Following Mass he spoke to and presented the Year 13 leaders with bibles as part of their leadership induction. ... See MoreSee Less
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A beautiful reflection for a Candidate going through RCIAReflection on Baptism by Fr Ben D'souza smTo have Gods Holy Spirit living in you, what an incredible reality! This is what draws so many people to join the Church, to go through the long process of RCIA, meeting every week, learning about our faith, learning about prayer, and growing in love for God. With the hope of becoming a disciple of Christ, united to Him and His Church, and courageously proclaim and defend His name and his truth at every given opportunity. This spirit of God is the opposite of the spirit of the world, which is a spirit of fear, of not having firm beliefs, of living on shifting sands, of ambiguity a spirit of division.But what draws them to the Catholic Church in particular is the mystery of the Eucharist. The real presence of Jesus, His Body and Blood, made present for us through the miracle of the Mass for us to worship in adoration, look at in meditation and receive in Holy Communion.So we too can reflect with those in RCIA in the lead up to Easter.Am I aware that the Holy spirit living in me is the gift of Baptism?Do I recognise the light of Christ in me?Do I recognise that I am a loved child of God?Do I make time to meditate with Jesus after receiving Holy Communion? ... See MoreSee Less
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Check out the line up of these awesome lectures! Some of the speakers are from our very own Marists!Dive into the rich tapestry of religious thought, delving into topics including Scripture, dogmatic, moral and spiritual theology, Church history, Philosophy, pastoral and liturgical studies and Canon Law. Led by our seasoned lecturers, these short courses offer a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of faith and engage in thoughtful dialogue.Get access to all 9 courses for only $60. Go to www.tekupenga.ac.nz/tasteoftheology to register.Topics:1. Canon law: What are my rights? | 09 April 2024 | Msgr Dr Brendan Daly2. Celebrating our Christian identity, life and mission rooted in the word of God(Revisiting Dei Verbum, the Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation) | 07 May 2024 | Rev Dr Kevin Waldie, sm3. What is Spirituality? The answer depends on what you value. Building a relationship with God is a life-long process of transformation. The key is first figuring out where your heart lies. | 04 June 2024 | Dr Peter Ryan, FSC4. The Liturgy as an expression of our Christian identity, life and mission.(Revisiting Sacrosanctum Concilium, the Constitution on Sacred Liturgy) | 02 July 2024 | Sr Susanna Yun, PDDM5. What is Philosophy? S short introduction to the fascinations and frustrations of philosophical questioning. | 06 August 2024 | Rev Dr John Owens, sm6. Christian identity, life and mission in Lumen Gentium, the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church | 03 September 2024 | Rev Dr Mervyn Duffy, sm7. Vatican II in context: The age of Vatican II | 01 October 2024 | Mayte Ramos8. Christian identity, life, and mission in the Third Millenium (Revisiting Gaudium et Spes, the Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World) | 05 November 2024 | Dr John Evangelista9. Application of Moral Theology to bioethical issues: Working with the Mercy Healthcare Group | 03 December 2024 | Rev Dr Bernard Teo, CSsR ... See MoreSee Less
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