Dorish Maru College of the Society of Divine Word of the Australia Province, welcomes you to our residence, which is under the patronage of St. Joseph Freinademetz SVD (1852 – 1908), missionary to the Middle Kingdom of China.

We have chosen Dorish Maru College as the name for our residence as a memorial to the priests, brothers, sisters and missionary helpers who lost their lives on the ship "Yorishime Maru" off Papua New Guinea during World War II in 1944. The missionaries at that time came to know the ship by the name “Dorish Maru”.  We hope that by the commitment of our lives, we can pay a worthy tribute to those who were wounded and died on the “Dorish Maru”.

Everyone at Dorish Maru College is truly multicultural, as you will see as you browse through our website.

We welcome you to our Community.

Journeying in Faith

Welcome to the winter edition of Journeying in Faith 2024, our established journal dedicated to the exploration and discourse of theology. In these pages, we aim to create a vibrant and inclusive platform where students can delve into the rich tapestry of religious thought, engage in critical analysis, and share their unique perspectives.

One of the core missions of the Dorish Maru Community of religious missionary formation of the Divine Word Missionaries is to foster an environment of open dialogue and mutual respect. In a world often divided by differing beliefs and ideologies, we believe that constructive conversation is essential.  Through respectful engagement with different perspectives, we can deepen our understanding and build bridges across divides.

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Mission Day 2024

The Divine Word Missionaries invite you to the annual SVD Mission Day in Melbourne on Sunday, October 12. The program is comprised of a seminar, celebration of the Eucharist, and a multicultural meal. Principal speaker at the seminar will be Sr Monica Cavanagh RSJ and the Respondent will be Cecilia Francisco-Tan. The day will also feature a musical performance by Priscilla Stanley. We'd love to see you there! 

Witnessing to the Light

Saturday 12th October, 2024

3:00 pm - Mission Day Seminar
6:00 pm - Mission Day Eucharist
7:00 pm - Multi-Cultural Meal

Yarra Theological Union
98 Albion Road, Box Hill, Vic 3128

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