31/05/2026
Br Steve Vaea of Samoa, Star of the Sea Province, made his Perpetual Profession as a Marist Brother on 30 May, marking a significant milestone in his vocational journey.
Surrounded by fellow Marist Brothers, family, friends, and members of the wider Marist community, Br Steve made a lifelong commitment to the Marist way of life through the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
Present for the celebration were Provincial Br Darren Burge, Vice Provincial Br Ken McDonald, and fellow Brothers including Br Sefo Une, Br Siaosi Ioane, Br Petero Navuku, Br Anitelea Fidow, Br John Curry, Br Lulio Suaesi, Br David and Br Kevin.
Br Darren received Br Steve's perpetual vows on behalf of the Superior General, Br Peter Carroll.
The celebration brought together the richness of Samoan and Fijian traditions, creating a fitting tribute to Br Steve's journey and the deep connections he has formed through his ministry across the Pacific.