MISSION

El Arco Norte is a group of Marist Provinces that we collaborate and organize to revitalize Marist life and mission, offering and innovating shared services, in tune with the Institute through principles, processes and structures that allow us to respond to the challenges of our contexts.

VISION

In 2026, brothers and lay people as Marists of Champagnat del Arco Norte, we are recognized as an integrated region that shares its spirituality and mission co-responsible and creatively in the line of the walk of the Institute.

REGIONAL WORK

educacion marista

EDUCATION

evangelizacion marista

EVANGELISM

espiritualidad-marista

SPIRITUALITY AND MARIST HERITAGE

formacion-maristas

FORMATION OF BROTHERS

formacion-laicos-maristas

LAY FORMATION

solidaridad

SOLIDARITY

economia

ECONOMY

cultura-marista

VOCATIONAL CULTURE

comunicacion marista

COMMUNICATION

NEWS

As Brothers: “Invited to be Beacons of Hope Wherever We Are”

On October 31st, 2020, the second regional gathering of brothers in the Scholasticate and those in temporary vows of the "Arco Norte" region was held via Zoom. This gathering included the Superior General, Bro. Ernesto Sánchez, members of his council, as well as...

Learning in times of COVID-19: how the pandemic has impacted Marist Formation

On Monday, June 1, the Education committee of the Arco Norte Provinces of Central Mexico, Western Mexico, and Central America met to reflect and review how the COVID-19 crisis has been dealt with within schools in the region. During this meeting, the Provinces shared...

THE SECOND REGIONAL ASSEMBLY BETWEEN ARCO NORTE PROVINCIAL COUNCILS

From October 21st to 25th, 2019, the Provincial Councils of Canada, USA, Central and Occidental Mexico, Central America, and Norandina joined together in Long Branch, New Jersey in the USA. They met as a part of the plan for the Arco Norte Region to reorganize the...

Canada is now a “Young” Marist District

“Life is a movement forward!” This is the title that could be used to introduce the Assembly of Canada that was held from July 30 to August 1. Indeed, August 1, 2021, is a pivotal date for Marists in Canada, lay people and brothers. The Province of Canada became the...

Arco Norte regional meeting formation of lays

From June 14 to 17, 2022, the expanded Lay Formation team of the Arco Norte Region met at the Marist Formation Center in Guatemala City to close the work that began in May 2020 virtually. During this time, the area of ​​the Marist laity in the region has been...

Meeting of Postulants of the Region, for the celebration of María de Guadalupe

On December 13, the Marist postulants from around the Arco Norte region met, to continue to build a sense of fraternity and to strengthen our identity as a global Marist family. After re-introducing ourselves to the group, we were led in a prayer service that was in...

ARCO NORTE INTUITS THE CALL TO “LIVING THE ESSENTIAL”, DURING THIS COMPLEX AND DISCONCERTING TIME

+ J.M.J.CH. September 7, 2020 On 22 August the Arco Norte Regional Council met in video conference, in the presence of Provincials Gérard Bachand (Canada), Patrick McNamara (United States), José Sánchez (México Central), César Augusto Rojas and Orlando Escobar...

WE ARE BROTHERS AND WE LIVE FRATERNITY WITHOUT BORDERS:

On May 23rd, the brothers in temporary vows in the Region of Arco Norte, held a virtual meeting where we were able to share our current formation and ministry experiences. The meeting’s primary focus was to allow the younger brothers within the region, an opportunity...

American Conference of Provincials 2021: Leadership in Times of Uncertainty

On April 12, the American Conference of Provincials (CAP) was held, with the theme Leadership in times of uncertainty, where the 10 Marist Provinces of the continent shared their experiences in the context of the pandemic in both regions: Arco Norte and América Sur.

ARCO NORTE REGIONAL COUNCIL MEETING REGARDING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

On April 29th, 2020, the Arco Norte Regional Council took place. The main topic of the session was the impact that the region is facing due to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. An important decision was made regarding all of the 2020 face-to-face meetings and...
Arco Norte regional meeting formation of lays

Arco Norte regional meeting formation of lays

From June 14 to 17, 2022, the expanded Lay Formation team of the Arco Norte Region met at the Marist Formation Center in Guatemala City to close the work that began in May 2020 virtually. During this time, the area of ​​the Marist laity in the region has been...

The Regional Committee meets in person in Mexico City

The Regional Committee meets in person in Mexico City

From February 21 to 26, brothers, lay men and women members of the Arco Norte Regional Committee had the opportunity to meet in person at Quinta Soledad in Mexico City, after two years of work virtually. Undoubtedly, being together in person created a necessary spirit...

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