Summary of History

Introduction

Marist Laity Australia came into being with the dedication of National Core Committee members on Fourviere Day 20 July 2003

The result of 7yrs collaborative effort by eager Marist Laity and representatives from each religious branch of the Marist Family.

Membership drawn from
Dedicated Motivators
Beginnings
Achievements
Dynamic Duo
Planning Days
Progress
Pilgrimage to Marist Origins
Dedication
Pilgrimage Presentations
Core Committee
Members of National Core Committee
Family Support
On the Move
Activities 2004

Marist Laity in particular
are asked to be the heart
and mind of Mary
in our world;
to go places
where clergy
and religious cannot go –
even in their neighbourhood…
Like a Bridge p.78 Duffy & Girard



“I have a great ambition to
seize the whole world under
the wings of Mary by means
of the Third order…(Laity)”
-Fr Jean Claude Colin