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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…
Monday, 10 February 2020 22:21
A FILM ON A WORLD WAR II SAINT YOU MIGHT LIKE TO SEE: FRANZ JAGERSTATTER, BEATIFIED BY BENEDICT XVI IN 2007
A FILM ON A WORLD WAR II SAINT YOU MIGHT LIKE TO SEE: FRANZ JAGERSTATTER, BEATIFIED BY BENEDICT XVI IN 2007 A HIDDEN LIFE US/Germany, 2019, 174 minutes. August Diehl, Valerie Pachner. Directed by Terrence Malick. The title comes from a quotation, George Elliot in Middlemarch. It highlights the power…
Sunday, 09 February 2020 19:16
NEWS ABOUT SHOREHAM 2020
NEWS ABOUT SHOREHAM 2020 Brian Gallagher has moved from Shoreham to Blacburn. He has sent this message about what is happening at The Cliffs, Shoreham this year. Clare and Artie Shearman are now installed and enthusiastic about continuing the retreat ministry. Clare is the spiritual director, graduate of Siloam Spiritual…
Saturday, 08 February 2020 09:50
PP TRANSITION AT MOONAH PARISH
PP TRANSITION AT MOONAH PARISH Krish Mathavan has been appointed the new parish priest of Moonah-Lutana in the suburbs of Hobart. He moves from Henley Beach, Adelaide. A happy occasion Mark Hanns is the outgoing parish priest and will take up a position in MSC Formation in Blackburn…
Thursday, 06 February 2020 22:12
CHEVALIER FAMILY FIRST FRIDAY. AND MSC MISSION OFFICE BUSHFIRE APPEAL
CHEVALIER FAMILY FIRST FRIDAY. AND MSC MISSION OFFICE BUSHFIRE APPEAL The poster for the Chevalier family Justice and Peace intention A MESSAGE FOR THE FIRST FRIDAY FROM THE DIRECTOR OF THE MSC MISSION OFFICE. I am humbled to share that we have reached 60% of our goal for our bushfire…
Wednesday, 05 February 2020 22:17
WELCOME VINCENT TO THE MSC PRE-NOVITIATE
WELCOME VINCENT TO THE MSC PRE-NOVITIATE Vincent began his pre-Novitiate on January 24th. We asked him to write something about himself for us: Vincent, Phong Phan I was born on the 19th of March 1976; in Saigon, VietNam. I am the middle child with an older and a younger sister.…
Tuesday, 04 February 2020 22:17
NEW OLSH PROVINCIAL SUPERIOR, PHILIPPA MURPHY
NEW OLSH PROVINCIAL SUPERIOR, PHILIPPA MURPHY On Monday afternoon as we gathered together as OLSH Family for the “Call to Leadership at the Service of Unity” Ceremony, I thought “Lord it is good for us to be here”. Standing side by side we began the Ceremony with our traditional hymn…
Monday, 03 February 2020 23:39
WELCOME ANH TO THE MSC PRE-NOVITIATE.
WELCOME ANH TO THE MSC PRE-NOVITIATE. Anh began his pre-Novitiate on January 24th. We asked him to write something about himself for us: My name is Anh and I turned 28-year-old this year. I was born and raised in Southern Vietnam but moved to Australia to study 3 years ago.…
Sunday, 02 February 2020 22:49
SIGNIFICANT FEBRUARY DAYS FOR THE CHEVALIER FAMILY
SIGNIFICANT FEBRUARY DAYS FOR THE CHEVALIER FAMILY, 2020 February is a month highlighting Bishop Henri Verjus MSC, often called Henry Verius, young pioneer missionary of PNG, first MSC Bishop of Yule Island, 1860-1892, died at age 32.. 2 February, 1892 The title of Saint Joseph "Friend of the…
Friday, 31 January 2020 22:03
WELCOME TO TWO MEN JOINING THE MSC AUSTRALIAN PROVINCE.
WELCOME TO TWO MEN JOINING THE MSC AUSTRALIAN PROVINCE. On Friday January 24th, there was a reception ceremony for Vincent Phong Phan and Tuan Anh Nguyen joining the pre-Novitiate program at Cuskelly House in Blackburn in Melbourne. Provincial Chris McPhee officiated and the men were presented by Frank Dineen our…
Thursday, 30 January 2020 21:53
ON THE MOVE, LITERALLY: THE HEART OF LIFE CENTRE, 2020
ON THE MOVE, LITERALLY: THE HEART OF LIFE CENTRE, 2020 Many visitors to this site will be surprised to learn that the Heart of Life Centre has had to move. The Centre has been in existence since 1983 and has lived in several venues: 3 years with the Josephites in…
