On Saturday 13 April, a large group from the Catholic community of PNG gathered at St Joseph’s Parish Church in Port Moresby to witness the Final Profession of Br Desmond Taboeya and Br Francis ToLiman. The chief celebrant was Sir John Cardinal Ribat MSC, Archbishop of Port Moresby, accompanied by five other Bishops. The Theme of the Mass chosen by Desmond and Francis was, “I am because we are.”

With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Brother Peter Clinch, the esteemed Congregation Leader of the Christian Brothers. Brother Peter left this world on Sunday, 28th January 2024, at Tor Vergata Hospital in Rome, Italy, at the age of 70.

The Christian Brothers acknowledge the history of First Nations people who have spoken out to have their Voices heard and to be recognised as the traditional owners of the land we call Australia.

‘The Voice’ is a simple request to give First Nations’ people a constitutional Voice and the ability to respond to parliamentary debates on First Nations' issues. Acknowledging their existence and hearing their voices should come before any legislative action.

As a symbol of the Oceania Province’s commitment towards the recognition and reconciliation with Australia’s First Peoples, the Treacy Centre proudly flies our three National Flags: The Australian Flag, the Aboriginal Flag, and the Torres Strait Flag.

Edmund Rice Education Beyond Borders (EREBB) 2nd Global EREBB Congress is being held in Dublin from 13-19 May 2023.

Young volunteers and employees from Edmund Rice Ministries across Australia gathered at Amberley on the first weekend of May. The program, ‘Under Southern Skies’

The playing and organisation of Irish handball affirms generally that during the first half of the twentieth century, a new generation of Irish-Australians were increasingly articulating an Australian rather than Irish identity

The goals of Laudato Si and the commitment of the Oceania Province to meet its seven goals has led to the development of “Handy Hints and Behaviours” - a simple guide by Chris Hill to assist individuals participate at a personal level and make changes in their lives to adopt a simple lifestyle.

Edmund Rice lived over 250 years ago. In this retelling of his life and times, Br Sean McManus draws upon his broad insights into how Edmund grew from business person, family man, to teacher and Brother - his powerful intellect, his connections and his vision.

The Oceania Province Leadership Team (OLT) is pleased to announce that Mr Anthony Banks has been appointed to the new position of Province Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This is the most senior lay leadership role in the Province, providing leadership and management to all aspects of province life in relation to our civil responsibilities. Anthony will report directly to the OLT and will commence on Monday, 23 January 2023.

40 Years of ERC Celebration ~ Hosted by Edmund Rice Camps Victoria in Melbourne, Victoria

Friday Nov 4, 6:00PM - 11:00PM

Join us to celebrate 40 years of Edmund Rice Camps Victoria! Volunteers, supporters, family and friends are invited to join us to reminisce, share, celebrate and dream together!

Tickets ($65) include all food and drinks.

Dress code: Cocktail

Spread the word and invite all your Eddie Rice friends, colleagues, family and networks from across the past 40 years!

The Intriguing Story of Parade College’s First Female Graduate - Br Mark O'Loughlin and the only female to graduate from Parade College, Bundoora share their story. With thanks also to the help received from Mark, Dr Denis Moore, and Parade College.

The Intriguing Story of Parade College’s First Female Graduate - Br Mark O'Loughlin and the only female to graduate from Parade College, Bundoora share their story. With thanks also to the help received from Mark, Dr Denis Moore, and Parade College.

From the Kelty Archives comes a photograph taken in 1938 which reminds us of the early formation of Melbourne - both its Catholic education system, largely supported by the Christian Brothers, and its ecclesiastical buildings.

Edmund Rice Birthday Anniversary Celebrations were held in June at the Oceania Province’s Treacy Centre in Melbourne . Christian Brothers, Oceania Province staff and Edmund Rice supporters gathered to celebrate the life of our founder, Edmund Rice, who became recognised as Holy through his passion for, and belief in, providing schooling for all, especially uneducated boys and young men from poor and disadvantaged backgrounds.

The Edmund Rice Centre for Justice is hopeful the election of Anthony Albanese heralds a new era for Australia-Pacific relations. The Australian Labor Party has committed to policies that will be significant for Pacific Island nations including ramped-up climate action, boosting Pacific migration to Australia, expanding the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Scheme and increasing foreign aid to the region.

In the Encyclical Laudato Si, Pope Francis correlates the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor. Laudato Si' inspires our mission as followers of Jesus. We recognise the value of caring for God's creation in our faith tradition and our Christian lives.

A small number of Christian Brothers were able to join the other 1900 people to hear a stirring call to action by Sr Joan Chittister op last Thursday evening as she encouraged all to take up ‘the other half’ of the Jesus project exemplified in the Gospels.

Herbert James Fowles was awarded the Military Medal for his courage and determination in 1917. Read about how this courageous soldier began life as a student of Christian Brothers Albany Western Australia and then went on to become a highly decorated soldier serving on the front line during the First World War.

Br Desmond, along with his Callan Services colleagues, is involved with a partnership between the Kokoda Initiative and Callan Services for Disabled Persons National Unit in the Maternal and Child Health Program.