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Tuesday, 17 March 2020 22:28
PAX CHRISTI 75th ANNIVERSARY
PAX CHRISTI 75th ANNIVERSARY. Claude Mostowik MSC has been a President of Pax Christi Australia. In his report in the recent MSC Magazine, Chris McPhee notes that Claude has arranged to visit our parishes to work with them on Justice, Peace and the Integrity of creation. This is in line…
Monday, 16 March 2020 12:56
CORONAVIRUS – SOME CONSEQUENCES
CORONAVIRUS – SOME CONSEQUENCES This computer post for Monday is running late. This is a coronavirus reason as to why. It concerns me, the editor of this site, Peter Malone. On the plane from Heathrow this weekend, the Qantas pilot suddenly announced the decision by the Australian Government (announced…
Saturday, 14 March 2020 04:40
OUR NEW HEART OF LIFE CENTRE VENUE – SOME PHOTOS
OUR NEW HEART OF LIFE CENTRE VENUE – SOME PHOTOS. The Vicarage After leaving our previous Heart of Life Centre, on the property of the Franciscans at Box Hill after 11 years there, we were really blessed to begin the year at our new venue, The parish church of St…
Friday, 13 March 2020 06:14
100 YEARS: THE FIRST CENTENARY OF THE DEATH OF AN AUSTRALIAN-BORN MSC, FR GEORGE ORGAN
100 YEARS: THE FIRST CENTENARY OF THE DEATH OF AN AUSTRALIAN-BORN MSC, FR GEORGE ORGAN Born July 3, 1890, First profession 14th of September 1909, Ordination 30th of November 1917. Died 14th March 1920. From Jim Littleton’s book on deceased MSC: Born in Coonamble, NSW. On March 15, 1920, then…
Thursday, 12 March 2020 06:17
VISIT FROM THE PHILIPPINES, RUDY ABAO MSC
VISIT FROM THE PHILIPPINES, RUDY ABAO MSC Recently, Rudy Abao from the Philippines Province paid a visit to Australia. Visiting Daramalan College, Canberra From 1958 to the end of the 1960s, Filippino students came from the Phlippines for their theological studies at Croydon. One of them died here, Demetrio Sepe,…
Wednesday, 11 March 2020 05:51
PHILLIPINES MSC PROVINCE CELEBRATING 40 YEARS, MARCH 15th
PHILLIPINES MSC PROVINCE CELEBRATING 40 YEARS, MARCH 15th Congratulations to the Philippine Province on this significant anniversary From Manila, Philippines: The Official Logo for the celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the MSC Philippines as a Province is here! The theme for the celebration, which will be on March 15,…
Tuesday, 10 March 2020 04:51
THE VICTORIA/ TASMANIA MSC COMMUNITY 2020
THE VICTORIA/ TASMANIA MSC COMMUNITY 2020 The Victorian/ Tasmanian Community is vying (not competitively) with Douglas Park to be the second largest community in the Province after Kensington Monastery. Recently there was a First Friday community gathering and meal – which also welcomed Rudy Abao from the Philippines and Hoang,…
Monday, 09 March 2020 06:53
ACKNOWLEDGING FR PAT AUSTIN MSC, 80 YEARS
ACKNOWLEDGING FR PAT AUSTIN MSC, 80 YEARS Pat Austin celebrates his 80th birthday on March 10th. Recently, he had his Diammond Jubilee of Profession, February 26th, 1960. He was ordained priest on 14th December 1968. In his fifty years of priesthood, Pat has served in a variety of ministries, in…
Saturday, 07 March 2020 00:34
SOME MSC MISSION OFFICE UPDATES
SOME MSC MISSION OFFICE UPDATES 1. PNG MISSION OFFICE HANDOVER Passing the baton. Outgoing PNG Director Fr Fabian hands over the file to incoming Director Fr Michael - And a collection of gifts. 2. Relief for Southern Highlands Families Affected by Bushfires Earlier this year, we announced we would…
Friday, 06 March 2020 00:42
FIRST FRIDAY – CHEVALIER FAMILY FOR JUSTICE, PEACE AND THE INTEGRITY OF CREATION, JPIC.
FIRST FRIDAY – CHEVALIER FAMILY FOR JUSTICE, PEACE AND THE INTEGRITY OF CREATION, JPIC. Our MSC General Administration urges us to join with the members of the Chevalier Family to work for Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation. The JPIC (Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation) team of…
Wednesday, 04 March 2020 23:21
A CELEBRITY MSC IN HIS DAY, MICHAEL FORREST
A CELEBRITY MSC IN HIS DAY, MICHAEL FORREST March 6th sees the 50th anniversary of the death of Fr Michael Forrest. His brother was Fr John Forrest MSC, his sister Sister Mary Brendan (Bridget) FDNSC. Born 11th December 1883 at Korong Vale, Victoria. Died March 6th, 1970, aged 86. Here…
Wednesday, 04 March 2020 07:19
THE FIRST AUSTRALIAN DAUGHTER OF OUR LADY OF THE SACRED HEART, MARGARET MARY SWEENEY
THE FIRST AUSTRALIAN DAUGHTER OF OUR LADY OF THE SACRED HEART, MARGARET MARY SWEENEY Most MSC don’t know this story. Here is a glimpse in the context of the arrival of the Sisters from France. Some details of her in the photo – from OLSH College, Bentleigh, where one of…
Tuesday, 03 March 2020 06:07
THE FACE/FACES OF YOUNG RELIGIOUS IN AUSTRALIA
THE FACE/FACES OF YOUNG RELIGIOUS IN AUSTRALIA The MSC Australia Formation Committee, including representatives from Vietnam. Those professed in Australia in the last ten years, we have: 1 from Australia, 2 from Vietnam, 1 from Singapore, 1 from Fiji, 1 from Australia/Japan; our Novices, 1 from Australia/Philippines, 1 from Vietnam;…
Monday, 02 March 2020 01:01
SOME SIGNIFICANT MARCH DAYS FOR THE CHEVALIER FAMILY, 2020
SOME SIGNIFICANT MARCH DAYS FOR THE CHEVALIER FAMILY, 2020 MSC Sister have quite a number of significant March days, including the foundation and some mission outreaches. The item of March 17th is a reminder of the attacks on religious by the Nazis. 5 March, 1877 During a stay in Rome,…
Saturday, 29 February 2020 01:21
OLSH GENERAL CHAPTER MARCH 2-23.
OLSH GENERAL CHAPTER MARCH 2-23. In her letter of January 26, 2019, Sr. Marife Mendoza officially announced that the 20th General Chapter of our Congregation will be held on March 2-23, 2020 at Casa di esercizi spirituali Nostra Signora Madre della Misericordia, Monte Cucco, Rome with the theme “Together, being…
Friday, 28 February 2020 01:00
MSC MISSION OFFICE TO BE RELOCATED – A STORY OF GREATER SPACE.
MSC MISSION OFFICE TO BE RELOCATED – A STORY OF GREATER SPACE. Director of the Office, Roger Purcell MSC reports: In late 2019 the Blue Room on the ground floor of Chevalier Resource Centre was offered to the us by the Provincial and Superior as a new location. This was…
Thursday, 27 February 2020 01:22
CONGRATULATIONS, DIAMOND JUBILEES OF PROFESSION: PAT AUSTIN, JOHN BOSMAN, JOHN CONROY, PHILIP MALONE.
CONGRATULATIONS, DIAMOND JUBILEES OF PROFESSION: PAT AUSTIN, JOHN BOSMAN, JOHN CONROY, PHILIP MALONE. Celebrating 60 years of religious life and ministry. Pat Austin has spent most of his time in parishes like Park Orchards, supplying in Wilcannia Forbes Diocese at Balranald, but a long time in mission work in the…
Tuesday, 25 February 2020 23:50
ASH WEDNESDAY, FASTING LESS, LOVING AND CARING MORE
ASH WEDNESDAY, FASTING LESS, LOVING AND CARING MORE No, this is not an error in our illustration. Yes, it was designed to highlight deeper love in the context of St Valentine’s Day but it has been used here for Lenten challenges and holiness. The Gospel of the Liturgy has Jesus…
Tuesday, 25 February 2020 02:43
ACKNOWLEDGING FR JIM LITTLETON MSC. AT 90.
ACKNOWLEDGING FR JIM LITTLETON MSC. AT 90. Jim Littleton has been a significant member of the Australian Province for 65 years or more. His main ministry has been in Education, teaching at the Apostolic School when ordained, serving as Principal at Downlands College, Chevalier College and Daramalan College. He also…
Monday, 24 February 2020 04:00
YOUNGER MSC MEETING, INCLUDING THOSE RECENTLY ORDAINED.
YOUNGER MSC MEETING, INCLUDING THOSE RECENTLY ORDAINED. With thanks to Kimi for the photos. The group recently gathered for days of reflection, but also the chance to meet and spend some community time together. The gathering included those from the Australian Province who did their formation here – and they…
Saturday, 22 February 2020 04:37
COMMISSIONING OF NEW PRINCIPAL OF MONIVAE COLLETE, JONATHAN ROWE
COMMISSIONING OF NEW PRINCIPAL OF MONIVAE COLLETE, JONATHAN ROWE We include his address at the ceremony. Welcome everyone I am humbled to be standing here in front of you today. As the incumbent Principal of Monivae College I start this exciting journey with you all knowing that the foundations are…
Friday, 21 February 2020 00:53
SILVER JUBILEE OF PROFESSION, GERALD WARBROOK MSC.
SILVER JUBILEE OF PROFESSION, GERALD WARBROOK MSC. Br Gerald Warbrook MSC, 25 Years Anniversary of Religious Profession. Thanksgiving Mass led by Fr John Fong MSC and reflection led by Fr Gabirieli Dulunaqio MSC. Gerald belongs to the Pacific Union, has worked in the Chevalier Hostel and is known to…
Thursday, 20 February 2020 04:40
Missionaries of the Sacred Heart: 2020 Vision
Missionaries of the Sacred Heart: 2020 Vision For everyone 2020 vision is desirable! St Mary’s Towers, Douglas Park – 3 - 6 February 2020, MSC Provincial Gathering. PROVINCIAL SUPERIOR, CHRIS McPHEE MSC WRITES: Martin Luther King, Jr. said, "I have a dream," and what followed was a vision that…
Tuesday, 18 February 2020 15:26
CONGRATULATIONS TO FR BILL CUNNINGHAM MSC, 95.
CONGRATULATIONS TO FR BILL CUNNINGHAM MSC, 95. Acknowledging the life and ministry of Fr Bill Cunningham MSC as he turns 95. For those who wished him 'Ad Multos Annos', they have had their blessing fulfilled. His ministry, for many decades - he was ordained in 1951, almost 69 years…
Monday, 17 February 2020 22:29
A GOOD NEWS STORY FROM ST MARY'S TOWERS, DOUGLAS PARK. AFTER THE FIRES, THE RAIN
A GOOD NEWS STORY FROM ST MARY'S TOWERS, DOUGLAS PARK. AFTER THE FIRES, THE RAIN With thanks to Fred Stubenrauch, Dominic Gleeson, Robyn Reynolds. Yes we have had plenty of rain at DP. A contractor had been engaged to clean out the dam as it had been completely…
Sunday, 16 February 2020 21:06
A ROAMING CATHOLIC, LAUNCH OF ADRIAN MEANEY'S MEMOIR, MSC MISSION OFFICE
A ROAMING CATHOLIC, LAUNCH OF ADRIAN MEANEY'S MEMOIR, MSC MISSION OFFICE THE BOOK The memoirs of Fr Adrian Meaney msc launched on Friday 14th February 2020 at the Sacred Heart Monastery in Kensington. With thanks to the MSC Mission Office, Roger Purcell and Sean Donovan, photos and text. Colourful…
Friday, 14 February 2020 21:47
SOME MSC EVENTS, KOREA, INDONESIA, BRAZIL - ORDINATIONS, PROFESSIONS...
SOME MSC EVENTS, KOREA, INDONESIA, BRAZIL - ORDINATIONS, PROFESSIONS... KOREA Congratulations to our newly ordained MSC priests from our MSC Korea Province: Fr. Richard JunJeong Kim and Fr. Jinho Pius Kim! They were ordained last January 13, 2020. INDONESIA We give great thanks to God for grace of…
Thursday, 13 February 2020 22:50
TRIBUTE TO BOB IRWIN MSC AS HE COMPLETES HIS TERM AS DIRECTOR OF MSC EDUCATION
TRIBUTE TO BOB IRWIN MSC AS HE COMPLETES HIS TERM AS DIRECTOR OF MSC EDUCATION. The Chevalier Institute began during Fr Bob’s time developed from his recognition of the need for faith formation for adults in Spirituality of the Heart. Both as Director of the Institute and Director of MSC…
Wednesday, 12 February 2020 22:24
MSC NEWS WE MISSED
MSC NEWS WE MISSED Missionaries of Sacred Heart bid farewell to St Albans Many MSC from Australia have visited, a number have stayed at, our parish in London, St Albans. It is only recently that we discovered the news about St Albans – not as alert to Social Media as…
Tuesday, 11 February 2020 22:40
CONGRATULATIONS, ST JOHN’S COLLEGE, DARWIN, 60 YEARS
CONGRATULATIONS, ST JOHN’S COLLEGE, DARWIN, 60 YEARS An MSC congratulations to St John's because for 30 years there was a strong MSC presence, Principals, staff of Brothers and Priests. The College belongs to the Diocese of Darwin, but from 1960 for about 30 years, it was staffed by MSC. After…
