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Tuesday, 07 December 2021 22:26
December 8th MSC Foundation Day. The Mission Heritage
December 8th MSC Foundation Day. The Mission Heritage We are all familiar with the Novena made by Jules Chevalier and Edouard Maugenest to end on the declaration day by Pius IX of the Immaculate Conception of Mary – and the donation that enabled the two to establish the congregation.…
Monday, 06 December 2021 21:43
Reflections on my Marriage Encounter Experience. Terry Herbert MSC.
Reflections on my Marriage Encounter Experience. Terry Herbert MSC. My first experience of Marriage Encounter was in the mid 1970’s when teaching at Chevalier College, Bowral. A married couple also teaching there, invited me to my first Weekend in December 1975 - though exhausted at the end of the…
Sunday, 05 December 2021 22:37
Congratulations Noel Mansfield MSC, new book: Will I Go Blind?
Congratulations Noel Mansfield MSC, new book: Will I Go Blind? Acknowledging Noel, one of the senior men of the Province, turning 89 on New Year’s Day. Living in active retirement an Henley Beach parish community, Adelaide. Will I Go Blind? Living with Macular Degeneration Noel Mansfield MSC Back cover information: …
Friday, 03 December 2021 22:45
Congratulations. 50 years professed, Claude Mostowik MSC, John Kelliher MSC, Roger Purcell MSC.
Congratulations. 50 years professed, Claude Mostowik MSC, John Kelliher MSC, Roger Purcell MSC. 4th December is the Golden Jubilee date. Celebrations at Kensington and in Darwin. Today we note the occasion – and, to whet anticipation, we will feature the stories of the three men and their ministries in the…
Thursday, 02 December 2021 22:15
First Friday, Chevalier Family, Social Justice, Pope Francis – Synodal perspective
First Friday, Chevalier Family, Social Justice, Pope Francis – Synodal perspective Pope Francis addressed the Jesuit community in September 2019 in Mozambique and spoke about shepherding. ‘Great shepherds give people a lot of freedom. The good shepherd knows how to lead his flock without enslaving it to rules that deaden…
Wednesday, 01 December 2021 22:16
Another tribute to a pioneer educationalist in n MSC Gollege. On Tuesday we paid tribute to Jean Reid of Daramalan, today: Evan Whitton (38-46), teacher at Downlands (50-64) and celebrated Journalist
Another tribute to a pioneer educationalist in n MSC Gollege. On Tuesday we paid tribute to Jean Reid of Daramalan, today: Evan Whitton (38-46), teacher at Downlands (50-64) and celebrated Journalist In our recent post on indigenous singer and composer, Ken Carmody, Kev named Evan Whitton as the staff member…
Tuesday, 30 November 2021 21:40
Some Significant December Days for the Chevalier Family 2021
Some Significant December Days for the Chevalier Family, 2021 8th December, the anniversary of the foundation of the Congregation, 167 years ago. Also the transferring of Mother Marie-Louise Hartzer to the Crypt at Issoudun. 3 December, 1970 Father Louis Vangeke, MSC, the first priest of PNG, appointed auxiliary of Port…
Monday, 29 November 2021 22:28
Tribute to a standout veteran educationalist
Tribute to a standout veteran educationalist HAPPY 106TH BIRTHDAY MRS REID With Daramalan’s 60th anniversary kicking off in February next year, it’s timely to recognise our oldest teacher Mrs Jean Reid. Jean, who along with Mary Barton (Miss Donnelly), were the College’s first two female teachers way back in 1962.…
Sunday, 28 November 2021 21:57
The 4 Weeks of Advent - the Candles and the Wreath
THE 4 WEEKS OF ADVENT - THE CANDLES AND THE WREATH With thanks to our US confrere, Jim Miller MSC, who posted these images and explanations on his Facebook page. Advent is celebrated four consecutive weeks before Christmas.With the season of Advent, starts the lighting of different candles. Traditionally, each…
Friday, 26 November 2021 23:29
YTU staff honoured at farewell, Philip Malone MSC, Bruce Duncan CSsR, Mark O’Brien OP, Glenda Bourke SGS.
YTU staff honoured at farewell, Philip Malone MSC, Bruce Duncan CSsR, Mark O’Brien OP, Glenda Bourke SGS. At the annual YTU staff dinner, hosted by the Passionist community at Templestowe, the retiring lecturers were honoured. MSC Students have attended YTU since 1972, 50 years, which means quite an influence on…
Thursday, 25 November 2021 22:13
St Mary’s Towers Retreat Centre, open again for Retreats
St Mary’s Towers Retreat Centre, open again for Retreats With the lifting of lockdown restrictions, bookings for December are now open. "Be Filled with Grace Like Mary" Retreat Team. 3-5 December; 3-9 December Description The retreat begins with the following topics over the weekend: Day 1 Mary, Companion in…
Wednesday, 24 November 2021 22:40
A Farewell to Paul Beirne, Heart of Life Director (2014-2021)
A Farewell to Paul Beirne, Heart of Life Director (2014-2021) Staff of Heart of Life gathered with Paul and his wife, Anna, and son, Sean, to acknowledge Paul and his contribution to leading Heart of Life, especially in its two recent location moves and completing 2020 and 2021 despite so…
Tuesday, 23 November 2021 21:56
Stirring, challenging social issues, refugees and deportation. A recommended film
Stirring, challenging social issues, refugees and deportation. A recommended film BLUE BAYOU, US, 2021, 117 minutes, Justin Chon, Alicia Vikander. Directed by Justin Chon. This is strong drama, very strong and powerful – and recommended for audiences who appreciate the dramatic raising of social issues. Some people have said that…
Monday, 22 November 2021 22:38
And some more formation growth around the Provinces, from Haiti, and Lay MSC Vietnam
And some more formation growth around the Provinces, from Haiti, and Lay MSC Vietnam Haiti, Dominican Republic: We give thanks to God for having these young men - Postulants, Pre-novices and Temporary Professed, of the House of Formation "Kay Chevalier", Port-au-Prince, Haiti. From there they continue the process…
Sunday, 21 November 2021 22:54
Congratulations, Heart Of Life Graduates, Siloam and Spiritual Leaders 2021
Congratulations, Heart Of Life Graduates, Siloam and Spiritual Leaders 2021 Happily, with Victorian lockdown restrictions lifted, we were able to gather at the Centre in Malvern for a Graduation ceremony, though some were present via Zoom. And Zoom 9 graduated from the Siloam program and 8 Spiritual Leaders. Retiring director…
Friday, 19 November 2021 22:37
In Celebrating 200 years of Catholic Education in Australia, Chevalier College reflects on the contribution of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC).
In Celebrating 200 years of Catholic Education in Australia, Chevalier College reflects on the contribution of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC). John Mulrooney MSC writes: The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart arrived in Australia in the latter years of the 1800s and began consolidating ministry in parishes,…
Thursday, 18 November 2021 22:20
MSC Indian Union, second chapter.
MSC Indian Union, second chapter. The Australian Province has many ties to the Indian Union – work on the foundation and for many years by Malcolm Fyfe, Australians in the mid and later 1980s, Albert Yelds, Vyn Bailey, Tom Fitzgerald, Michael Fallon, Tony Bolt. And, for many years, Dennis Murphy.…
Wednesday, 17 November 2021 22:20
Kev Carmody, indigenous composer and singer, Downlands College, 1959-1963.
Kev Carmody, indigenous composer and singer, Downlands College, 1959-1963. The 2021 National Indigenous Music Australia celebrated the life and vastly important work of Indigenous musician Kev Carmody, inducting him into the Hall of Fame. From the Downlands Magazine 2020 In August 2020 Kev featured on the cover of the Weekend Australian…
Tuesday, 16 November 2021 22:16
Tim Norton SVD appointed an auxiliary bishop of Brisbane
Tim Norton SVD appointed an auxiliary bishop of Brisbane One is tempted to headline, “First Graduate of Siloam, the Heart of Life Centre’s Spiritual Direction Program, to be appointed Bishop”. Tim Norton also did his studies at the Yarra Theological Union. From the Bishops Conference: Pope Francis has announced…
Monday, 15 November 2021 22:49
Book launch, Blackburn, 6 MSC books (after lockdown)
Book launch, Blackburn, 6 MSC books (after lockdown) After the 10.30 Mass at St Thomas Blackburn, the launch was held of 6 books by Melbourne MSC community writers, published in 2020 and 2021 – but no launches because of lockdown. Community leader, Philip Malone, was MC. The books were launched…
Sunday, 14 November 2021 22:49
For moody Mondayitis
For moody Mondayitis Whether you love them or hate them, the Art of the Pun should not be underestimated, as it takes skill to craft comical wordplay , that can make people laugh and cringe at the same time. One group to master the art of funny puns , is the Indian…
Friday, 12 November 2021 22:08
News from around the Provinces
News from around the Provinces Philippines: Re-interment of Lope Castillo, who studied with us in Canberra and Croydon in the 1960s, twice Provincial. Brazil Our Congregation of the Sacred Heart MSC Missionaries, we rejoice this weekend, with the ordination of two of our confrades: Wanderley Procópio Msc who was…
Thursday, 11 November 2021 22:21
The MSC Province of the Pacific Islands – a growing region. Pre-Novitiate Program
The MSC Province of the Pacific Islands – a growing region Pre-Novitiate Program Warren Perrotto MSC, Pre-novice Master If memory serves me correctly, in the January Fiji Diary, I was asked to be the Pre-Novice Master. Fr. Pone Luatuanuu, MSC, and Br. Colin Sinclair, MSC, and I coordinate the program.…
Wednesday, 10 November 2021 22:23
7 more remarkable MSCs – new book by Jim Littleton
7 more remarkable MSCs – new book by Jim Littleton Good news that Jim Littleton has prepared another book on remarkable MSC. Jim has been chronicling the history of the province for the best part of twenty years. This time the remarkable men are (and some of will remember their…
Tuesday, 09 November 2021 22:31
Synodal style for community meetings! Melbourne Community
Synodal style for community meetings! Melbourne Community In two years we have had very few community meetings in Melbourne so, gathering in Blackburn last week was a joy. We had an agenda: safeguarding issues, aged care questions. We met more informally, young, middle and old, different cultural backgrounds, variety of…
Monday, 08 November 2021 22:12
We support the aims of COP 26, Glasgow, especially the climate concerns and goals of our Pacific neighbours
We support the aims of COP 26, Glasgow, especially the climate concerns and goals of our Pacific neighbours Images of Tuvalu minister giving COP26 statement in the ocean go viral on social media Foreign Minister Simon Kofe addressed cameras while knee-deep in the ocean to highlight the sea level…
Sunday, 07 November 2021 19:30
Some ex-student stories: Downlands, celebrating 90 years
Some ex-student stories: Downlands, celebrating 90 years PRESTON WILLIAMS Class of 2020 Preston is already making an impact to those around him. An interview with the Herald Sun, showcased Preston and his identity. Preston joined the Wanderers Rugby Union Club in Cairns and this week take on the Bulls…
Friday, 05 November 2021 22:48
Remembering the MSC Martyrs of Canet del Mar. Feast Day 6th November.
Remembering the MSC Martyrs of Canet del Mar. Feast Day 6th November. And a reminder of their story; Today is the feast day of the seven MSC martyrs. Blessed Fathers Antonio Arribas, Abundio Martín, José Vergara, Josep-Oriol Issern and Brothers Gumersindo Gómez, Jésus Moreno and José del Almo were beatified…
Thursday, 04 November 2021 22:07
Chevalier Family First Friday? As we end 2021, what are our goals? Dialogue for our whole society.
Chevalier Family First Friday? As we end 2021, what are our goals? Dialogue for our whole society. And the Chevalier Family Justice Poster for November.
Wednesday, 03 November 2021 22:13
Did you know this: episcopal ordination of Alain de Boismenu took place in Sacred Coeur, Montmartre?
Did you know this: episcopal ordination of Alain de Boismenu took place in Sacred Coeur, Montmartre? “On March 18, 1900, the basilica of Montmartre saw for the first time the ceremony of an episcopal ordination. The new bishop is not yet thirty years old, he is the youngest in Christendom.…
