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Marcellin Champagnat founded the Little brothers of Mary, which was later changed to the Marist brothers. -
Four Marist Brothers arrived at the shores of Sydney form France and quickly began teaching at St Patrick's School and Church Hill. -
The Marist Brothers started to expand throughout Australia going to places like NSW, Victoria and Queensland. These schools include St Joseph's College (1881), St Gregory's College (1926), ECT. -
St Joseph's College, Hunters Hill became a flagship Marist institution and set a high standard in catholic education. -
Vatican II led to modernization in catholic education, many Marist brother schools became co-ed or partnered with other catholic institutions. -
During this time an abundance of schools were established in South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory. -
A new governing body united all Marist brothers schools throughout Australia, ensuring the continuation of the Marist tradition. -
The Royal Commission revealed abuse cases in Marist Schools. The Marist Brothers acknowledged past failures and in turn implemented strict measures to protect students. -
Marist brother schools across Australia celebrated the 200 year milestone for the Marist brothers with various events, and emphasizing their ongoing mission to educate and support young people. -
The number of people attending Marist Brothers schools declined due to the fewer new recruits. -
The Indigenous communities and Marist brother worked together to help education for first nation students.