Edmund Rice Oceania - Christian Brothers Oceania Province
In the Edmund Rice tradition, the Christian Brothers Oceania Province was established in 2007. It unites the previous provinces within Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea, including the St Patrick's Province of the Christian Brothers. The province was created to improve administration and enable the organisation to focus on its work of adult education, social justice activities with refugees, asylum seekers, indigenous people and disadvantaged youth.
In Loving Memory of Brother Peter Clinch
Remembering with Love, Brother Peter Clinch
With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Brother Peter Clinch, the esteemed Congregation Leader of the Christian Brothers.
Brother Peter left this world on Sunday, 28th January 2024.
Brother Peter’s appointment as Congregation Leader in 2022 was a testament to his unwavering commitment to the values of education, compassion, and faith.
Rest In Peace, Brother Peter Clinch.
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Our Province Leader
Br Gerard Brady
Province Leader - Edmund Rice Oceania
Br Gerard says of his upbringing in Victoria’s western district “the brothers in Ballarat opened my eyes to a wider world of learning, academia and exploration. I continue to gain much from exploring spirituality, inspired by my work with young people over many years. Being around our brothers as they age reminds me of their wisdom, their rich lived-experiences and their vulnerabilities. I look forward to working with you in becoming an Edmund Rice people in a global community.’’
Latest News
Laudato Si’ Action Plan
"On this Feast day of Saint Francis, the Oceania Leadership team is pleased to launch our first Laudato Si Action plan as part of our celebration of the Season of Creation"
About Us
Edmund Rice and the Christian Brothers in Oceania
In the Edmund Rice tradition, the Christian Brothers Oceania Province was established in 2007. It unites the previous provinces within Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea, including the St Patrick's Province of the Christian Brothers. The province was created to improve administration and enable the organisation to focus on its work of adult education, social justice activities with refugees, asylum seekers, indigenous people and disadvantaged youth.
Edmund Rice’s Christian Brothers in the Oceania region can be traced back to Sydney and Melbourne in the mid 19th Century. Since the first Christian Brothers came to Sydney, Australia in 1843, their presence in Oceania has quickly spread throughout Australia, New Zealand and then later through Papua New Guinea, the Philippines and Timor Leste.
Community
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Edmund Rice International
Edmund Rice International (ERI) is a non-governmental organisation (NGO). We are committed to working for children and young people who are marginalised due to poverty, lack of access to education, legal status, environmental degradation, or involvement in armed conflict.
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Edmund Rice Community Services
Edmund Rice Community Services was established by the Christian Brothers Oceania Province to manage the work of 14 successful Edmund Rice community service entities across Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea.
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Edmund Rice Foundation Australia
Edmund Rice Foundation is the successor of the Christian Brothers’ Foundation for Charitable Works which was established to support communities in Australia and overseas to rise above adversity.
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Edmund Rice Education Australia
Since 1872, Catholic Schools in the Edmund Rice Tradition have been educating young Australians. Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) offers a Liberating Education, based on Gospel Spirituality, within an Inclusive Community committed to Justice and Solidarity.
Organisations We Support
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ACRATH raise awareness and act with governments to eliminatemodern slavery & human trafficking
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Through access to education and learning life skills, we seek to transform lives. “I'm a teacher, let's start today!” – Saint Mary MacKillop.
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Callan Services is the largest provider of services to children and adults with disabilities in Papua New Guinea.
