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Wednesday, 17 May 2023 22:22
Chris Chaplin MSC visiting the Korean Province, Blessing the new Province house.
Chris Chaplin MSC visiting the Korean Province, Blessing the new Province house. Chris Chaplin blessing – and a picture of the intended house. The blessing was of the new province house which is being built for the Korean Province for their members and administration, the former province house located in…
Tuesday, 16 May 2023 22:27
Vince Carroll MSC, Diocese of Tzaneen, new book
Vince Carroll MSC, Diocese of Tzaneen, new book Vince Carroll writes: I received a book last week of 280 pages on the Diocese of Tzaneen where I used to work. It is excellent production, edited by Elizabeth Mc Donald.I had begun to write such a book, and had amassed…
Monday, 15 May 2023 21:45
RIP, Archbishop Karl Hesse MSC, German Province, Emeritus Archbishop of Rabaul
RIP, Archbishop Karl Hesse MSC, German Province, Emeritus Archbishop of Rabaul Date Age Event Title 15 Aug 1936 Born 23 May 1963 26.7 Ordained Priest Priest of Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus 27 Apr 1978 41.6 Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea 27 Apr 1978…
Sunday, 14 May 2023 21:56
15th May, a reminder of the Chevalier year, bicentenary of his birth.
15th May, a reminder of the Chevalier year, bicentenary of his birth. Each 15th of the month has a reminder that we are in the Chevalier year, ending on his 200th birthday, March 15, 2024. Given his missionary vision, Jules Chevalier would be very happy that his by centenary year…
Friday, 12 May 2023 22:54
Weekend photos at Wadeye, part I
Weekend photos at Wadeye, part I Our continuing parish in the NT, memories of Fr Dick Docherty, Fr John Leary, Br Ted Merritt. Here are some photos on the religious aspects of Wadeye, parish priest, Leo Wearden MSC, Church, indigenous art and building a crib… The crib. Our students, Trieu…
Thursday, 11 May 2023 22:42
Photos on Friday – around the province
Photos on Friday – around the province Part of Senior Living, a visit to St Mary’s Towers Chevalier Institute at work Chapter delegates with Tru and some place in Canberra Chapter delegates with Tru and Kimi visit the ACT Celebrating Terry Herbert (he is there in the photo) and his…
Wednesday, 10 May 2023 22:54
Keeping up with the Chapters – this time Irish Province.
Keeping up with the Chapters – this time Irish Province. Incoming Provincial, Joe McGee with Abzalon - and a souvenir from India (see below) 40 members of the Irish MSC Province gathered on Sunday evening, 30th April in Mount Saint Anne’s Retreat & Conference Centre, Portarlington, Co. Laois to…
Tuesday, 09 May 2023 22:30
Shield and Heart, some Chevalier alumni stories
Shield and Heart, some Chevalier alumni stories Good news stories about past students from our colleges are an encouragement for our MSC education ministry. Eliza, Paralympian athlete Wednesday night at our senior academic awards of excellence we were privileged to have Eliza Stankovic AM, Paralympian athlete, and advocate of Mengicocal…
Monday, 08 May 2023 21:39
Our students from Blackburn, MSC Vocations outreach
Our students from Blackburn, MSC Vocations outreach Vincent at the brochure desk Trieu, Daniel, Hoa and Nang present a fine image At St Timothy’s parish, Forest Hill A colourful gathering And a big turnout.
Sunday, 07 May 2023 22:09
Celebrating Phil Hicks MSC and Bob Irwin MSC – 50 Years of Priesthood.
Celebrating Phil Hicks MSC and Bob Irwin MSC – 50 Years of Priesthood. We suggested last week to watch this space! Though the actual date is May 12th, there was a celebration Mass at Randwick parish (Bob’s home parish) on Saturday May 6th. (And, sadly, we note that John Rate,…
Friday, 05 May 2023 22:17
New, enlarged: Some Significant May Days for the Chevalier Family
New, enlarged: Some Significant May Days for the Chevalier Family May, an Our Lady of the Sacred Heart month. NOTE: this is an amplified version of Significant Days, combining the list made originally by Cor Novum, Issoudun, now with the addition of dates from Father Jan Bovenmars MSC’s book, Jules…
Thursday, 04 May 2023 23:35
Chevalier Family, First Friday, Laudato Si program
Chevalier Family, First Friday, Laudato Si program Our Provincial Chapter made a Statement about our commitment to Laudato Si and the issues of environment and ecological conversion. The Chevalier Family’s Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation committee continues its 2023 Twelve First Friday Steps towards the Laudato Si Goals.…
Wednesday, 03 May 2023 22:42
Chapter, this time the Philippines Province
Chapter, this time the Philippines Province With an MSC General Chapter in September, Provinces all over the congregation are having their own Chapters. In the last six months, we have reported on Chapters in Indonesia, PNG, the Pacific. From the Philippines: We would like to extend our gratitude for untiringly…
Tuesday, 02 May 2023 22:21
In the Northern Territory, Andre Claessens visits, Darwin, the Tiwi Islands, Wadeye
In the Northern Territory, Andre Claessens visits, Darwin, the Tiwi Islands, Wadeye The Tiwi Museum Guided by Anne Gardiner OLSH Fiona, Anne and Andre - gifts for Rome Hosted by Bishop Charles Gaucci in Darwin, Deacon Dean, Bishop Eugene Hurley, Malcolm Fyfe MSC, Tom Jose… Andre and the Bishop Celebrating…
Monday, 01 May 2023 20:37
Bob Irwin MSC, anticipating his Golden Jubilee of Ordination.
Bob Irwin MSC, anticipating his Golden Jubilee of Ordination. On May 12th, Bob and Phil Hicks will celebrate their Golden Jubilee - in Randwick (Bob being a Randwick boy), and beyond. With the delegates from Vietnam in Australia for the Chapter, remembering Bob was Provincial at the time of the…
Sunday, 30 April 2023 21:53
May 1st, May Day, Workers and St Joseph
May 1st, May Day, Workers and St Joseph Traditiones Monastiques Each morning at the Chapter, we prayed, St Joseph, Our Patron, Pray for us. Jules Chevalier bequeathed Heart Spirituality, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, and a devotion to St Joseph to the Chevalier Family – Model and Patron of…
Saturday, 29 April 2023 22:43
Weekend Chapter Photos, Part 2: Who’s who at the microphone.
Weekend Chapter Photos, Part 2: Who’s who at the microphone. Packing up There were others who spoke - in alphabetical order - but there were some who spoke, shall we say, ‘not infrequently’. Russell Andersen - second senior at the Chapter, professed 1955 Tim Brennan Paul Browne Brian Cahill Vince…
Friday, 28 April 2023 22:10
Weekend Chapter Photos, Part I. Who was there ?
Weekend Chapter Photos, Part I. Who was there ? An opportunity to check out the delegates and the Chapter chapel, the foyer, the grounds – and some candid camera shots. And a relaxing moment or two. And the symbolic tree, now planted as a memento at St Mary's Towers…
Thursday, 27 April 2023 21:55
At the Chapter 2023 from overseas
At the Chapter 2023 from overseas From the General Administration, Andre Claessens, from Japan Bern and Rey, and our confreres from Vietnam (and Tim Brennan). An initial note of appreciation for the presence of Andre Claessens MSC from the General Administration, participating, leading liturgy, the Chapter Dinner speaker……
Thursday, 27 April 2023 11:43
Stephen Hackett election, Cathnews Report
Stephen Hackett election, Cathnews Report General secretary elected provincial, to leave Bishops Conference Fr Stephen Hackett MSC has been elected provincial superior of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart in Australia, and will conclude him time as general secretary of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference in July. Fr Hackett’s ministerial…
Wednesday, 26 April 2023 23:07
RIP, Brian Johnstone CSsR
RIP, Brian Johnstone CSsR Those of us who were students at the Yarra Theological Union or who were on the faculty remember Brian Johnstone as a fine lecturer and a good colleague From the YTU: We are saddened by the death of Emeritus Professor Fr Brian Johnstone CSsR. Brian…
Tuesday, 25 April 2023 22:11
Our own MSC link with the sinking and discovery of the Montevideo Maru.
Our own MSC link with the sinking and discovery of the Montevideo Maru Br Clifford Brennan and Fr David McCullagh were among the 1054 Australians who died in this disaster. We have a gravestone at St Mary’s Towers, but no grave. Now we know where it is. Here are some…
Monday, 24 April 2023 21:08
Chapter Yes. We have brought our Chapter work to a close... And behind the scenes
Chapter Yes. We have brought our Chapter work to a close... And behind the scenes A Deo Gratias that we have finished the 2023 MSC Chapter (and a day early!). If you can't wait to see the group photo, it is right at the end! We were 65 voting…
Sunday, 23 April 2023 23:01
Chapter, Days 6/7 … Discussion. Ballots, ballots. Getting there
Chapter, Days 6/7 … Discussion. Ballots, ballots. Getting there Most of these days in discussion groups on the key documents of the Chapter. They will be voted on tomorrow. Graham Neist FMS, Chapter facilitator The other highlight was elections. We posted the news of Stephen Hackett’s election as Provincial yesterday.…
Saturday, 22 April 2023 23:14
MSC Chapter, Provincial Superior elected, Stephen Hackett MSC.
MSC Chapter, Provincial Superior elected, Stephen Hackett MSC. Fr Stephen Hackett was elected on the first ballot. He will succeed Fr Chris McPhee on July 1st. Stephen was educated in sseveral primary schools, including Our Lady of the Rosary, Watson, at Braddon and Doncaster East, Secondary at Whitefriars, Monivae College,…
Saturday, 22 April 2023 07:26
The Chapter, Day 5, Praying, Reflecting, Provincial Nominations, Mass, Chapter Dinner
The Chapter, Day 5, Praying, Reflecting, Provincial Nominations, Mass, Chapter Dinner During the morning prayer, Danh offered a beautiful reflection on a seemingly dead branch, watering it and it giving bloom to a beautiful flower. (The video version is available, Google, Heart of Life Facebook.) The sessions were of discussion.…
Friday, 21 April 2023 01:28
Day 3 and 4: MSC Australia Province Chapter, Photos and names.
Day 3 and 4: MSC Australia Province Chapter, Photos and names. Photo thanks, Day 3, our MSC Blackburn team, Trieu, Nang and Hoa. Day 4, a special thanks to our confrere from Japan, Rey. A day of reports that form part of the Provincial’s Report, John Mulrooney chair, …
Wednesday, 19 April 2023 21:12
John Conroy MSC Funeral Mass
John Conroy MSC Funeral Mass Monday evening saw the recalling of memories of John in the Monastery Chapel. The requiem Mass was celebrated in the Chapel on Tuesday morning. Peter Hearn presided, assisted by Greg McEnnally MSC, chaplain at The Little Sisters of the Poor where John was cared for…
Tuesday, 18 April 2023 22:58
MSC Chapter Speakers and Photos
MSC Chapter Speakers and Photos Al fresci refreshing body and soul Day 2: Beginning the presentation of the Province report, Chris McPhee introducing the Heart Spirituality themes. We prayed and reflected – including Bob Irwin recounting his story. The head of the company which prepared the draft of a plan…
Monday, 17 April 2023 23:21
Opening of the 2023 MSC Australian Province Chapter
Opening of the 2023 MSC Australian Province Chapter We arrived. We received our name tags and keys. We shared a drink. We shared a meal. At the opening ceremony, all delegates gathered in the Chapel. There was a roll call, asking if each was present, replying, ‘Yes, I am here.’…
