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A sacred space for questions, reflections, and real-time conversations about Marist vocation. Connect with the Brothers, share your thoughts, or chat with the community.

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Accompaniment in Journey

Vocation Team

Our Vocation Team is dedicated to walking alongside you as you listen to God's call. Reach out to us for spiritual guidance and accompaniment.

Br. Jerome Santos

Regional Vocation Director

Br. Jerome Santos

Leading the vocation ministry across East Asia, guiding young men to discover their calling with pastoral care and Marist wisdom.

Br. Michael Tan

Vocation Promoter

Br. Michael Tan

Accompanying searchers in their initial steps of discernment, coordinating come-and-see experiences, and sharing the joy of Marist life.

Br. David Kim

Spiritual Companion

Br. David Kim

Offering spiritual direction, mentoring, and support for those discerning their path in life, helping them listen to the voice of God.

Request a Vocation Talk

Are you a teacher, priest, or youth minister? We would be happy to arrange for a Marist Brother to speak at your school, parish, or event.

In Their Own Words

Voices and Reflections

The Novitiate is not merely a program - it is an encounter. These are the words of those who have lived it, words born from silence, shaped by prayer, and offered with reverence.

"[The novitiate] taught me that silence is not the absence of God - it is where He speaks most clearly. My greatest struggle became my greatest gift."

Novice

[Novice Full Name]

Novice — 2024-2025

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"Every morning in the Novitiate began before the sun. We rose, we prayed, we sat in that holy stillness before the Tabernacle. I began to understand that I was not here to do great things - I was here to let God do great things through me."

Novice

[Novice Full Name]

1st Year Novice — Featured

"Community life showed me that holiness is not a solo project. I have learned more about God from my brothers' kindness - and even their imperfections - than from any book."

Novice

[Novice Full Name]

Novice — 2024-2025