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Sunday, 16 April 2023 19:51
Preparations for the Chapter opening tonight.
Preparations for the Chapter opening tonight. Our students met with the visitors from Vietnam at Douglas Park Our MSC men explored ministries in Australia. On the second day and on the third day, our men visited Chevalier School, the OLSH Sisters Convent, Caves in Goulburn, and different spots in Blue…
Friday, 14 April 2023 21:36
An alert, Jesus in our consciousness after Lent, Holy Week, and in the light of Easter
An alert, Jesus in our consciousness after Lent, Holy Week, and in the light of Easter Kanisas Fellowship You may enjoy these thoughts (and challenges) Kris Rizzotto has an extensive website worth looking at, https://krisrizzotto.com/ – and a Facebook page link with many religious and humorous reflections. including the following.…
Thursday, 13 April 2023 21:55
Migration to St Mary’s Towers, Frank Dineen MSC (with red car)
Migration to St Mary’s Towers, Frank Dineen MSC (with red car) Peter Hendriks writes: We say farewell to Frank, who will be part of the St Mary’s Towers Community DP. He has had his sights on joining DP for a couple of years, and now it has become a…
Wednesday, 12 April 2023 21:25
Our MSC Sisters’ Jubilee Celebrations
Our MSC Sisters’ Jubilee Celebrations The Sisters celebrate their Foundation Day on the Feast of the Annunciation – and this year some jubilees Mary Drum, Provincial, a welcome Renewal of vows Phil Malone, presider Joan Fisher responds Jubilarians cutting cake – Carmel Butler and Tess Veenker (50 years), Joan…
Tuesday, 11 April 2023 22:27
Gathering at St Mary’s Towers
Gathering at St Mary’s Towers Our Vietnamese brothers have arrived for the Chapter and are spending a few days at DP with some of the more recently-ish Australian finally professed. With thanks to Trieu Nguyen MSC for the photos. With the arrival of MSCs from different places for the…
Monday, 10 April 2023 10:38
RIP John Conroy MSC
RIP John Conroy MSC John Conroy died yesterday at 11:00 pm. Greg McEnnally and the sisters were with him. Greg and the sisters have provided Greg with wonderful spiritual and pastoral care throughout his time at the Little Sisters of the Poor Nursing Home and more so in John’s last…
Sunday, 09 April 2023 23:21
The Easter holiday.
The Easter holiday. We have lived through Lent, shared his sufferings and now experience the joy of the Resurrection. Today is a holiday, so what better than some humour!! For those who are not so keen on puns, blame can be laid with Jim Miller MSC of the US province…
Saturday, 08 April 2023 09:10
An Easter Reflection
An Easter Reflection Free Bibleimages Some days, and especially through the pandemic, some of us may have felt that life is not worth it, that all seems to be dark. Even for us then, with all our theological studies, our first question may have been, ‘Is God for me?’ ‘Can…
Friday, 07 April 2023 17:05
RIP Peter Hoy
RIP Peter Hoy Peter Hoy, who shared many years with us as a confrere, died in Geelong this week. Peter was ordained in 1957 and was sent to Rome for further studies. He specialised in Church History and returned to teach in Canberra and Croydon. He acted as editor of…
Wednesday, 05 April 2023 22:34
A Holy Week reflection in word and image
A Holy Week reflection in word and image The last word that came from Jesus on the cross was, “Tetelestai!”. Patrick O’Carrigan MSC explains it is the Greek word that a winner shouts in an Olympic contest. We present one of his Crucifixion pictures and one of the 12th Station…
Tuesday, 04 April 2023 22:02
Anticipating the First Friday/ Good Friday. Chevalier Family Social Justice/ Laudato si
Anticipating the First Friday/ Good Friday. Chevalier Family Social Justice/ Laudato si The next step in appreciating and applying Pope Francis' vision for our world and our environment.
Tuesday, 04 April 2023 08:51
Chung moves to Kippax
Chung moves to Kippax It has been an eventful year for Chung, beginning the year with the Siloam program online from Vietnam, then his ordination in the Philippines after having to wait because of Covid restrictions on travel to Manila, then receiving his visa for Australia and arriving in Melbourne…
Sunday, 02 April 2023 22:08
Our MSC students march for justice and refugees – Palm Sunday
Our MSC students march for justice and refugees – Palm Sunday Our students, Hoa, Trieu and Daniel (who designed the MSC Justice posters) with Margaret Burchell IBVM, Pastoral Associate, and Liam from St Thomas parish Blackburn, marched in the Palm Sunday support of justice and for refugees. We remember the…
Friday, 31 March 2023 23:23
Some Significant April Days for the Chevalier Family, 2023
Some Significant April Days for the Chevalier Family, 2023 Henri Verius features twice this 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 Chevalier, Daily…
Thursday, 30 March 2023 22:29
Our Lady of Nui Cui Pilgrimage – celebrating MSC 20 years in Vietnam
Our Lady of Nui Cui Pilgrimage – celebrating MSC 20 years in Vietnam (By Communication Committee) On the feast of the Annunciation of Mary, the MSC family in Vietnam commemorated 20 years of presence in Vietnam with a pilgrimage to Our Lady of Nui Cui as the process of preparation…
Wednesday, 29 March 2023 22:34
Deacon Michael Hangan, Moonah, his MSC Commitment
Deacon Michael Hangan, Moonah, his MSC Commitment Michael reflects on his journey with the MSC – and some photos from our archives. We all realise that sometimes we take a different path and it’s not the true path to where we are supposed to be going. What I am saying…
Tuesday, 28 March 2023 22:25
Congratulations, Daniel Magadia MSC, graduating Master in Theology
Congratulations, Daniel Magadia MSC, graduating Master in Theology Community support, Nang and Mark with Daniel With Hoa who took the photos With Robyn Reynolds OLSH Graduation in St Patrick’s cathedral Acclamation In the Melbourne Catholic tradition, Daniel Mannix
Monday, 27 March 2023 21:44
Celebration of MSC Mission Office, 25th Anniversary
Celebration of MSC Mission Office, 25th Anniversary After Mass, Roger with Randwick PP, Pat Mara MSC Eucharistic Celebration to open our year, 26TH March 2023 Some points from the homily by Fr Roger Purcell msc, Director. “Lazarus, here, come out!” Jesus calls Lazarus to a new life, renewed life, a…
Sunday, 26 March 2023 21:23
A photo record of the recent MSC Assembly in the Japan region.
A photo record of the recent MSC Assembly in the Japan region. The meeting took place some weeks ago but here are the photos for the record. MSC in Japan is a multinational community with members coming from different countries, including Indonesia, the Philippines, Australia, Vietnam and of course Japan. …
Friday, 24 March 2023 22:25
Congratulations. MSC Mission Office, 25 years Celebration.
Congratulations. MSC Mission Office, 25 years Celebration. Acknowledging the work of Adrian Meaney MSC, and its continuing with Roger Purcell MSC and Sean Donovan and the Office staff. and the broadcasts, Mission Alive And the extraordinary outreach. Celebrations this weekend – and in July.
Thursday, 23 March 2023 22:10
Our best wishes to our MSC Sisters, March 25th, Foundation Day and jubilee celebrations.
Our best wishes to our MSC Sisters, March 25th, Foundation Day and jubilee celebrations. And the recent visit of MSC Superior General, Sister Bonaventura, Korea, and Sister Blanca, Spain. (Photos, Carmel Butler MSC) Bonaventura addresses the community and shares reflections of her experiences here with us. Later, she also shared…
Wednesday, 22 March 2023 22:24
MSC Colombia and the US Province, Ordination.
MSC Colombia and the US Province, Ordination. The ordination Mass of Raúl Pérez Valdéz Msc and Ricardo Perdomo MSC. Colombia has been the mission outreach of the US Province. In fact, former Superior General, Mark McDonald, spent time in Colombia as part of his ministry on the way to the…
Tuesday, 21 March 2023 22:31
Bishops Conference explores integral ecology, MSC Frs Kimi Vunivesilevu and Stephen Hackett led the spirituality day
Bishops Conference explores integral ecology, MSC Frx Kimi Vunivesilevu and Stephen Hackett led the spirituality day Preparations for our Provincial and General Chapters urge us to put Laudato Si into our lives and ministry. Here is an MSC Laudato Si story. Staff from its General Secretariat have extended the Australian…
Monday, 20 March 2023 22:17
Monivae Memories: Paul Castley MSC, “erudite, gentler man of good humour…”,
Monivae Memories: Paul Castley MSC, “erudite, gentler man of good humour…”, - Tony Wright, The Age, Saturday, March 18, 2023. Each year, a group of Monivae former students gather on St Patrick’s Day for a meal, Paul always attending, Tony Wright often there. They had a conversation which…
Sunday, 19 March 2023 23:26
Diaconate, Kenji Konda MSC, photos.
Diaconate, Kenji Konda MSC, photos. Photos courtesy of Trieu Nguyen MSC Processing in Choir Didgeridoo Congregation Anointing Hands imposed Kenji’s mother and stole Mother and deacon son Bishop Brady homily Concelebrants
Friday, 17 March 2023 21:56
MSC Who and Where, 2023, St Joseph’s Care
MSC Who and Where, 2023, St Joseph’s Care Henk and Noel on an outing to La Perouse At this time of the Feast of St Joseph it seemed a good idea to begin our series of Who and Where in the Province for 2023 at St Joseph’s Care, Kensington. Six…
Friday, 17 March 2023 08:08
This weekend, Celebrating St Joseph
This weekend, Celebrating St Joseph Jules Chevalier had a great devotion to St Joseph – model and patron of those who love the Sacred Heart. Traditions Monastiques On earth Saint Joseph watched over and protected Jesus and Mary, That is why the Church has made him the Protector of the…
Wednesday, 15 March 2023 22:06
Tomorrow, Ordination to Deaconate, Kenji Konda MSC
Tomorrow, Ordination to Deaconate, Kenji Konda MSC Our best wishes and blessings to Kenji on the occasion of his ordination as deacon, March 17th 2023. Kenji will be ordained by Bishop Terry Brady who, in the 1960s, shared our MSC life and has had a long ministry as priest and…
Tuesday, 14 March 2023 22:18
Welcome to the Chevalier Year, begins 15th March, the anniversary of Jules Chevalier's birth
Welcome to the Chevalier Year, begins 15th March, the anniversary of Jules Chevalier's birth which will officially open on 15 March 2023, the 199th anniversary of Fr. Jules Chevalier's birth and will end on the feast of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in May 2024. The grand celebration will…
Monday, 13 March 2023 21:46
MSC and OLSH in South Sudan, a report, Papal visit, by Alan Neville MSC, Irish Province
MSC and OLSH in South Sudan, a report, Papal visit, by Alan Neville MSC, Irish Province Juba International Airport is chaotic at the best of times. It is only for the hardiest of travellers, with a sense of reckless abandon, and the sturdiest suitcases. On Friday, the 3rd of February,…
