What records does the Society of Mary (Marist Fathers) hold?

They should hold records about these places

The Society of Mary should hold records in the Marist Archives about their involvement in running schools and boarding houses, including: 

• Pompallier Catholic College in Whangarei 
• Marist College in Auckland 
• St John’s College in Hastings 
• Hato Paora College in Feilding 
• St Patrick’s College in Silverstream and Wellington 
• St Bede’s College in Christchurch 
• Roncalli College in Timaru. 

If they do not have records, you have the right to know why.

Learning that your records may be missing information or have little information can bring up a range of emotions. Find out what help and support is available.      

You can phone or use their online contact form to request records

You can contact the Marist Archives by their online contact formopen_in_new.  Requesting your records can bring up a range of emotions. Learn where you can find support to help you on your journey.Or you can:

• phone the Society of Mary Administration Office on 04 499 3060  
• write to: 

Society of Mary 
Cerdon 
PO Box 12154 
Thorndon 
Wellington 6144. 

They will let you know if they need any information or documents (for example, proof of identity) from you. They may also let you know what format you will receive copies of records in. 

Or you can use our online records request form. This form lets you request records from more than organisation at a time.

They need to respond to your request within 20 working days 

Under the Privacy Act, the Society of Mary needs to respond to your request within 20 working days. If they need more time to complete your request, they need to tell you why and how much longer it will take them. 

Your records may be redacted 

The Society of Mary may redact (remove or hide) information from your records if required by the Privacy Act. Learn more about redactions.