In the year 2000, the Catholic Filipino–Australian Chaplaincy of Brisbane recognized a growing need for a ministry dedicated to supporting married couples in their faith and family life. At that time, the Marriage Enrichment Seminar (MES) in Sydney had already been serving couples for twelve fruitful years, becoming a model of renewal and transformation.

Moved by this vision, our Chaplain, Fr. Dom Flores, SVD, together with his Pastoral Associate, Sr. Necy Esguerra, a Canossian Sister, reached out to Fr. Nards Mercene, the Filipino Chaplain in Sydney. Their shared desire was simple yet profound: to bring to Brisbane the same life‑giving experience that had blessed so many couples in Sydney.

With their collaboration, the very first Marriage Enrichment Seminar in Brisbane (MES‑1) was held on 25–26 February 2000, attended by 12 pioneering couples. This humble beginning marked the birth of what would become a lasting ministry for Filipino families in Brisbane.

Over the past 25 years, the Marriage Enrichment Movement–Brisbane has faithfully continued this mission, organizing 28 Marriage Enrichment Seminars and touching the lives of hundreds of couples. Through God’s grace and the dedication of volunteers, MEM has grown into a vibrant community committed to strengthening marriages, nurturing families, and building a legacy of love rooted in Christ.