Oceania religious is Marist Brothers’ Superior General

The decision was made last week during the 23rd General Chapter of the Institute, held in Tagaytay, Philippines.

Br Peter becomes the 15th Superior General of the Institute and the second from Oceania, following Br Charles Howard. He will guide the Marist Institute for the next eight years, leading a global mission to continue the charism of St Marcellin Champagnat: to make Jesus Christ known and loved, especially among children and young people.

The General Chapter, which started on September 8, is the Institute’s highest decision-making assembly. Delegates from across the world gather every eight years to discern priorities, elect leadership and shape the direction of the Marist mission for the future.

The election process unfolded over several days of prayer and discernment. Names of brothers believed capable of leading the Institute were submitted, leading to a shortlist of candidates, which guided further reflection. On September 30, Br Peter was formally elected Superior General.

In December 2022, Br Peter became the inaugural Provincial of the newly established Star of the Sea Province, which encompasses 11 countries in the Pacific-Asia region: Aotearoa-New Zealand, Australia, Cambodia, Fiji, Kiribati, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste and Vanuatu.

From 2019 to 2022, Br Peter also served as president of Catholic Religious Australia.

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Star of the Sea Provincial, Br Peter Carroll, Elected 15th Superior General of the Marist Brothers (Marist Star)