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Tuesday, 03 September 2024 22:43
South Sudan’s Australian ‘angel’ served the poorest of the poor, Moira Lynch OLSH
South Sudan’s Australian ‘angel’ served the poorest of the poor, Moira Lynch OLSH Sr Moira Lynch FDNSC, who in her 70s left Sydney to serve the poorest of the poor in war-torn southern Sudan, has been recognised in her regional hometown’s walk of fame. Source: The Catholic Weekly. Sr Moira Lynch’s…
Monday, 02 September 2024 22:25
2024 MSC Mission Alive in South Sudan, acknowledging MSC and OLSH missionaries
2024 MSC Mission Alive in South Sudan, acknowledging MSC and OLSH missionaries Continuing the work of Alan Neville MSC, Irish Province, in South Sudan A New AcademicYear It’s all go as usual in the Catholic University of South Sudan, Rumbek Campus. As we are approaching the end of one…
Sunday, 01 September 2024 22:25
Randwick parish, a Farewell and a Welcome
Randwick parish, a Farewell and a Welcome Farewell to Thang Nhu We will miss Thang Nhu, who left Sydney on July 20th, 2024, to return to Vietnam. Thang was the first of our MSC brothers to minister in Australia. He arrived in 2017 and attended the Siloam programme at Heart…
Saturday, 31 August 2024 17:41
150 years celebrations, Kensington, Bentleigh, Pacific Islands
150 years celebrations, Kensington, Bentleigh, Pacific Islands - and if you would like to see more (many more) photos of these celebations, visit the Facebook pages of the MSC Vocations - Australian Province, the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and the Province of the Pacific Islands…
Thursday, 29 August 2024 23:14
Today, August 30th, 150 years, Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart
Today, August 30th, 150 years, Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Below, the statement of the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart - and an international photo celebration Kiribati We, the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, are an international, apostolic religious institute of…
Wednesday, 28 August 2024 22:05
Sylvester Warwakai MSC anticipating Pope Francis’ visit to PNG, September 6th-9th
Sylvester Warwakai MSC anticipating Pope Francis’ visit to PNG, September 6th-9th Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in PNG provide education and health services to remote communities from L’Osservatore Romano. Superior General Abzalon was also interviewed about MSC and PNG can be found on our site, July 12th 2024.…
Tuesday, 27 August 2024 21:59
The 150th Celebration week. Marie Louise Hartzer’s birthday.
The 150th Celebration week. Marie Louise Hartzer’s birthday. Today we celebrate the 187th Birthday of our First Congregational Leader- Mother Marie Louise Hartzer FDNSC, born in France on this day in 1837. Our newly commissioned bust of her was unveiled on Sunday at Hartzer Park Conference and Retreat Centre. Photos…
Monday, 26 August 2024 22:04
Growing towards the MSC future, The Philippines
Growing towards the MSC future, The Philippines August 1, 2024, Malolos City, Philippines, four young men were invested with the religious habit of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (MSC). The new novices are the following: Nov. Onin Atanante Nov. Jerald Bryan Alquizar Nov. Rico Olores Nov. Ryan…
Sunday, 25 August 2024 22:35
!50th Celebration week, OLSH Assembly at Hartzer Park.
!50th Celebration week, OLSH Assembly at Hartzer Park. Assembly Celebrations, community, prayer, work and discussions and some familiar faces
Friday, 23 August 2024 22:27
Professions in Vietnam, Feast of the Assumption, 21st Anniversary of the Foundation.
Professions in Vietnam, Feast of the Assumption, 21st Anniversary of the Foundation. The text available was in Vietnamese and we used the Translation icon. Not the best so a lot of editing (and the hope that the translation rendered Vietnamese names correctly) Together in the joy of the celebration of…
Thursday, 22 August 2024 21:57
Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, 150 years, Catholic Diocese of Darwin
Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, 150 years, Catholic Diocese of Darwin. This coming week is preparation for the celebration of OLSH 150 years. A taster in anticipation – the diocese of Darwin celebrated earlier in August. Bishop Charles Gauci of Darwin: Today, we are thankful…
Wednesday, 21 August 2024 21:50
Some recent Province photos
Some recent Province photos Steve Dives sent this photo of Len Helm celebrating his 93rd birthday this week with the Douglas Park community (with Peter Curry). Alison McKenzie, Interim Director of Heart of Life, joins the Melbourne community for its monthly meeting. Dominic Gleeson in Fiji for the 30-Day retreat…
Tuesday, 20 August 2024 22:17
Acknowledging Kevin Ehlefeldt MSC, 95
Acknowledging Kevin Ehlefeldt MSC, 95 Kevin turns 95, August 21st. Kevin made his profession as an MSC brother on February 26th, 1948 – which means almost 30 years serving as a brother and several apostolates. In the early years, he was at Chevalier College as well as Sacred Heart Monastery,…
Monday, 19 August 2024 22:18
Brian Gallagher visit to the new Heart of Life Centre, Croydon.
Brian Gallagher visit to the new Heart of Life Centre, Croydon. When the Centre was blessed on the Feast of the Sacred Heart, it was a disappointment that Brian was unable to be there after his time in hospital. Heart of Life now has a permanent home, beautifully renovated interior.…
Sunday, 18 August 2024 22:04
William Brennan: From Downlands Student to Priest
William Brennan: From Downlands Student to Priest William Brennan (2016), a significant milestone in his life - his presbyteral ordination in Townsville in June 2024. Ahead of his ordination, we reached out to William to find out more about his journey from Downlands Student to Priest. Here is what he…
Friday, 16 August 2024 22:01
Australian Province, 1 January – 30 June 2024, Analecta record
Australian Province, 1 January – 30 June 2024, Analecta record And a welcome to our new contributor, John Walker MSC Ordinations: The first ordination of an MSC, Thanh Vu Nguyen, in the Archdiocese of Sai Gon in Ho Chi Minh City, occurred on 29 January 2024. Thanh was ordained…
Thursday, 15 August 2024 22:44
Current News… Succession.
Current News… Succession. Succession. A word now well-known through the popular television series. But, succession in the context of our website? Instead of third person, I am writing now in the first person as Peter Malone, personalising these reflections, with some photo-realism of where Current News is posted!! August 17th…
Wednesday, 14 August 2024 22:18
Acknowledging John O’Connor MSC, 80
Acknowledging John O’Connor MSC, 80 August 15th sees the 80th birthday for John O’Connor, from Sydney, first profession, February 26th 1963, studies at Canberra and Croydon, ordained, May 9th, 1970. John worked in secondary schools, an itinerant retreat team to MSC schools across Australia, hospital chaplaincy, remote indigenous communities, parishes…
Tuesday, 13 August 2024 22:34
Alison McKenzie, interim director Heart of Life Centre
Alison McKenzie, interim director Heart of Life Centre We have posted photos of the ceremony of farewelling Claire Shearman as Heart of Life Director and the welcoming of interim Director, Alison McKenzie. Here is something of Alison's story Alison has joined the Heart of Life team as Director until…
Monday, 12 August 2024 21:25
For our visitors interested in Wurrumiyanga- Bathurst Island Tiwi Islanders embrace filming of TV series in historical church
For our visitors interested in Wurrumiyanga- Bathurst Island Tiwi Islanders embrace filming of TV series in historical church The historical church on Wurrumiyanga – Bathurst Island – which featured in the popular movie, ‘Top End Wedding’ is set to star in a new follow-up television series, further cementing its reputation…
Sunday, 11 August 2024 22:22
Paris Olympics, Silver – the Downlands Connection
Paris Olympics, Silver – the Downlands Connection Photo: Equestrian Life Vince Carrol MSC writes from Downlands College: I suppose you all know that we have our first Olympian Medallist – in Chris Burton from Brymaroo, Silver for Equestrian. He was the Equestrian Captain when here in ‘99. Olympic History…
Friday, 09 August 2024 22:15
For the record, MSC Martyrs
For the record, MSC Martyrs We have some history of martyrs The Baining Martyrs These were the ten religious (two MSC priests, two MSC Brothers, five MSC Sisters and a Trappist Brother) who, along with several local people, were murdered on August 13, 1904, in The Gazelle Peninsula of New…
Thursday, 08 August 2024 22:14
Congratulations, 10 Years, ELSPM
Congratulations, 10 Years, ELSPM ELSPM MEDIA RELEASE, CELEBRATING 10 YEARS TEACHING ENGLISH FOR THEOLOGY AND PASTORAL CARE. And a tribute to Margaret Bentley FDA and her leadership. Photos of the celebration at YTU, Trieu MSC, a graduate. Also present our graduates, our MSC novices, Long and Nang. ELSPM, the English…
Wednesday, 07 August 2024 22:23
Acknowledging Peter Malone MSC, 85.
Acknowledging Peter Malone MSC, 85. Peter Malone, from Sydney, educated at OLSH Bowral, and five years at Chevalier College. First profession on 26 February 1958, studies at Sacred Heart Monastery, Croydon, Sacred Heart Monastery, Canberra. His theology studies were at the Gregorian University in Rome where he was ordained in…
Tuesday, 06 August 2024 22:28
Celebrating the feast of St Mary MacKillop, Mary of the Cross – and MSC connections, August 8th
Celebrating the feast of St Mary MacKillop, Mary of the Cross – and MSC connections, August 8th And a reminder that quite a number of MSC had sisters who were Sisters – a total of 20 sisters. Ed Bennett Frank Crilly Greg McCann Snr Jack Burford, 3 sisters James McNamara,…
Monday, 05 August 2024 22:27
Newly-elected US Provincial Superior, Mike Miller MSC
Newly-elected US Provincial Superior, Mike Miller MSC The US province was established from Germany in 1939. After World War II, American MSC went to New Ireland, Diocese of Kavieng. Alfred Stemper MSC was a Bishop of Kavieng. Later the province began a mission in Colombia. Former Superior General, Mark McDonald…
Sunday, 04 August 2024 22:28
Special award for living with diabetes, Henk Bosman MSC, 80 yeara
Special award for living with diabetes, Henk Bosman MSC, 80 years On Wednesday 17th July 2024 the Governor of NSW , her Excellency Margaret Beazley AC KC, presented Kellion Victory medals to some 20 people who are insulin dependent for more than 50 years. Most were accompanied by their carers.…
Friday, 02 August 2024 20:43
Some Significant Days for the Chevalier Family, August, 2024
Some Significant Days for the Chevalier Family, August, 2024 See August 1st, 14th, 27th, 30th, Mother Marie Louise Hartzer and OLSH missionaries 1 August, 1879 The Italian Annals of OLSH are from now on published in Rome instead of Osimo, Italy. 1 August, 1887 The first four FDNSC Sisters arrive…
Friday, 02 August 2024 09:16
The Chevalier Family, First Friday theme
The Chevalier Family, First Friday theme And an inspiration
Wednesday, 31 July 2024 22:10
Daramalan College Alumni, achievement with the Daramalan MSC spirit.
Daramalan College Alumni, achievement with the Daramalan MSC spirit. Over the years, the Daramalan Alumni Facebook page chronicles some of the ex-student achievements. We have posted quite a number of these stories – a tribute to the MSC spirit in education. This time, sport, theatre and business. _________ It is…
