Japanese forces invade Solomon Islands ... Brothers imprisoned

World War 2 approaches, causing concern for the new arrivals.

John, James and Ephrem sail to Solomon Islands to establish the first Marist school in Melanesia

This chapter describes the uncertain nineteenth century beginnings of marist education in Melanesia, the reasons for the early failures and an invitation to Australian Marists.

Our story begins with the arrival of four youthful Bougainvilleans in Sydney in 1952. They are beginning an adventure which will not only change their lives, but also contribute to the development of a sound educational future for their homeland.