Marist District of Asia

Thirteen brothers from ten different nationalities gathered in Phnom Penh, Cambodia for the conference of community leaders of the Marist District of Asia (MDA).

The Brothers came from six countries in Asia where we have twelve communities which are engaged in ministries of formation, teaching, social inclusion and support for rural students attending local high schools as well as the establishment of educational facilities such as a community college and a new high school.

MDA is looking to the third century of Marist life and there is a healthy interest in vocations. By August there will be about 39 young men in various stages of vocational discernment. 17 will be postulants, 6 novices and 2 temporary professed. These young men have the potential to double the commitment of brothers in this new District. 

The meeting reflected on our need for a continuing international commitment from lay and brother Marists so that this work for a new beginning can be sustained into our third Marist century.