An orphan for the first four years of his life and raised as an only child, Brother Greg McCrystal was overjoyed to be joined by members of his three families when he celebrated his 70th anniversary as a Marist in Melbourne last month.
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Graham George Spurling, who died in March 2025, had a respect for the dignity of ordinary hardworking people that had its roots in his humble Mile End, Adelaide, upbringing.
Brighton parishioner John Wallace has had a rough trot in recent times but he hasn’t lost his sense of humour, his faith and his deep affection for the Marist Brothers.
In his 60th year as a Marist Brother, Des Howard is proof that it’s never too late to find new ways to live your vocation. He spoke to JENNY BRINKWORTH about his latest role as a prison chaplain and his rich and varied life of mission and ministry.
After 10 years at the helm of Sacred Heart College (SHC), Steve Byrne will leave at the end of the year to take up the position of principal at Cardijn College in 2023.
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