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Friday, 09 September 2022 23:40
Safeguarding Sunday
Safeguarding Sunday With the abuse tragedies revealed since the 1990s, sexual abuse, especially of minors, is the greatest moral crisis facing the Church today. The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart acknowledge these tragedies for survivors, for their families. We support Safeguarding Sunday. The Catholic Church in Australia marks…
Thursday, 08 September 2022 22:13
News from the ‘Grey Sister’, the Family Care Sisters. Memories for many of Croydon.
News from the ‘Grey Sister’, the Family Care Sisters. Memories for many of Croydon. MSC who lived and studied at Croydon will remember Kewn Kreestha in Alto Ave, Croydon, and the ‘Grey Sisters’ and their work there for mothers. Those visited or studied at Heart of Life at Canterbury, will…
Wednesday, 07 September 2022 22:20
Meanwhile back in Vietnam. Photos. Blessing of the Chapel at the MSC Community House, Saigon.
Meanwhile back in Vietnam. Photos. Blessing of the Chapel at the MSC Community House, Saigon. Chris McPhee finished his month in Vietnam and returned home last weekend. Here are the photos of the blessing of the New Chapel at our MSC Community House, Saigon. It was a great day for…
Tuesday, 06 September 2022 22:16
To enjoy some cheerful photos. YTU cultural night, MSC student presence.
To enjoy some cheerful photos. YTU cultural night, MSC student presence. At Blackburn, there are four professed students with Mark Hanns, Trieu, Daniel, Vincent and Hoa. They live at Cuskelly House. There are two pre-novitiate students studying English as a second language, ling in the presbytery with Alo, Long and…
Monday, 05 September 2022 22:13
Some Significant September Days for the Chevalier Family, 2022
Some Significant September Days for the Chevalier Family, 2022 Mother Marie Louise Hartzer appears quite a number of times this month, the death of her husband, memories of her two sons, her meeting with Jules Chevalier, her vows. 1 September, 1897 The erection of the German MSC Province. Blessing of…
Sunday, 04 September 2022 22:20
Vale, Jean Reid, a pioneer of Daramalan College. May she rest in peace.
Vale, Jean Reid, a pioneer of Daramalan College. May she rest in peace. Jean Reid with Barry Smith MSC and Bob Irwin MSC. In the 20 or so years I’ve been involved with the Daramalan Alumni, I have often had the sad duty to inform you of the passing…
Friday, 02 September 2022 23:16
An alert. MSC ebooks on our Website.
An alert. MSC ebooks on our Website. In our online age, fewer books are being published in print, and print runs are smaller. And some books are particularly specialist. We have a section on our website -check heading Works and Ministries, click and find Publications, click and find MSC books.…
Thursday, 01 September 2022 23:18
MSC Chevalier Family, First Friday theme, Season of Creation.
MSC Chevalier Family, First Friday theme, Season of Creation. And tbe full poster
Wednesday, 31 August 2022 22:21
Remembering Barry Brundell MSC
Remembering Barry Brundell MSC Photos from his Requiem Mass – and, if you scroll down, some memories from the 1960s. With appreciation to John Walker MSC for the photos. John Bosman MSC, with whom Barry studied in Rome at the Gregorian University, presided. Barry’s sisters were present. Members of the…
Tuesday, 30 August 2022 22:21
An MSC Vocations story from Latin America
An MSC Vocations story from Latin America MSC Dominican Province has new Priest. (English translation (and limitations from Facebook)) August 13 was the presbyteral consecration of our brother Jahuil Alexander Doroteo, MSC, by imposition of hands and consecration prayer of Monsignor Plinio, Valentín Reynoso, MSC, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of the…
Monday, 29 August 2022 22:02
Two noted journalists who went to MSC Colleges, Tony Wright and Peter Hartcher
Two noted journalists who went to MSC Colleges, Tony Wright and Peter Hartcher Tony Wright Associate editor and special writer for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald. Raised and educated in far south-west Victoria, that is Monivae College in the later 1960s. Fifty years of writing columns has persuaded…
Sunday, 28 August 2022 20:20
Brian Cahill MSC at Tapini.
Brian Cahill MSC at Tapini. With now Archbishop Rochus Tatamai, in Bereina days From the MSC magazine, Be on Earth the Heart of God. Still at Tapini after 25 years having arrived there in 1997, wondering when and how it’s all going to end. My main achievement has been the…
Friday, 26 August 2022 22:19
Memories: the establishing of the MSC mission in Japan
Memories: the establishing of the MSC mission in Japan Our thanks to Kenji for this post. He is researching the founding of the mission and has found these photos in our archives. We look forward to seeing the fruits of his studies. The Academy The staff Memories of founder Fr…
Thursday, 25 August 2022 21:49
MSC Australia support the Bishops’ Social Justice Statement – combatting the scourge of domestic violence
MSC Australia support the Bishops’ Social Justice Statement – combatting the scourge of domestic violence Social Justice Sunday, August 29th 2022, Australia’s bishops have used their annual social justice statement to condemn the scourge of domestic and family violence, saying relationships must be “marked by respect and freedom rather than…
Thursday, 25 August 2022 00:03
Chris McPhee visiting Vietnam after two years
Chris McPhee visiting Vietnam after two years Metting different groups, celebrating Eucharist, visiting Hanoi and looking for pastoral opportunities. And, now and again, a meal
Tuesday, 23 August 2022 22:07
A Port Moresby story, OLSH
A Port Moresby story, OLSH The Hartzer Centre is an aged-care facility attached to the main convent in Port Moresby, the country’s capital, where the Sisters care for elderly OLSH Sisters and MSC missionary priests who have devoted their lives to serving the people of Papua New Guinea. Eight rooms…
Monday, 22 August 2022 21:30
Chevalier College, August 21st 2022, the John Fahey Education and Sports Centre
Chevalier College, August 21st 2022, the John Fahey Education and Sports Centre John Fahey AC won a bursary to attend Chevalier College in the Southern Highlands, enrolling in 1958 and graduating in 1962. From humble beginnings, John developed his potential and often credited the college with being a critical element…
Sunday, 21 August 2022 22:52
Congratulations, Newly Professed MSC Vietnam
Congratulations, Newly Professed MSC Vietnam On the feast of the Assumption of Mary this year, our MSC Australian province celebrated the presence of MSC in Vietnam for 19 years. Starting small in 2003, yet we believe the Spirituality of the Heart draw and will draw more young men to us…
Saturday, 20 August 2022 19:24
MSC at Bathurst Island: the Record
MSC at Bathurst Island: the Record With our leaving Bathusts Island, you may like to see the record of MSC who served there.
Friday, 19 August 2022 14:18
RIP, Barry Brundell MSC.
RIP, Barry Brundell MSC. News to hand that Barry Brundell died this afternoon at St Joseph’s MSC confreres were with him. Barry turned 83 this month. He made his first profession on February 26th 1959, studied at Croydon, Canberra Monastery and at the Australian National University. He and John Bosman…
Thursday, 18 August 2022 22:05
St Mary’s Star of the Sea Cathedral: A DIOCESAN CELEBRATION of the 60th Anniversary of the Blessing and Opening of the Cathedral and the 50th Anniversary of its Consecration, Sunday August 21st, 2022.
St Mary’s Star of the Sea Cathedral: A DIOCESAN CELEBRATION of the 60th Anniversary of the Blessing and Opening of the Cathedral and the 50th Anniversary of its Consecration, Sunday August 21st, 2022. Acknowledging the opening of this landmark cathedral The Aboriginal Madonna The stained glass windows The bishop of…
Wednesday, 17 August 2022 22:13
A great photo – MSC Vietnam celebrating its 19th anniversary
A great photo – MSC Vietnam celebrating its 19th anniversary Scroll down for the full photo. A picture is worth 1000 words. A picture of MSC Vietnam on 15th August 2003 would have the hopes of Peter Huan and Thoi. 19 years later we can see the fulfilment of hopes.…
Tuesday, 16 August 2022 21:42
A 12th Anniversary: Current News - and a tribute to longevity! Please enjoy it.
A 12th Anniversary: Current News - and a tribute to longevity! Please enjoy it. Each year on this day, we post the story of the site itself – at least in its present format. Today we celebrate 12 years of beginning the posts for Current News, one for each weekday…
Monday, 15 August 2022 22:31
MSC Formators Meeting in Africa
MSC Formators Meeting in Africa Last week we gave space and attention to Formation News from Latin America. So equal space and attention to MSC Africa. Almost all MSC formators from French-speaking Africa (UAF), together with the superior of the Entity, met between the 24th and 30th of…
Sunday, 14 August 2022 21:38
Retreats at St Mary’s Towers, Douglas Park. Some news and an invitation.
Retreats at St Mary’s Towers, Douglas Park. Some news and an invitation. Notice of a retreat: Directed retreats are on hold for the time being. However, not entirely out of action: St Mary’s Towers: While the internal retreat programme ceases on 4th September, during this fallow time, the Towers is…
Friday, 12 August 2022 22:07
The Church with its Sleeves Rolled Up: The MSC Mission Office
The Church with its Sleeves Rolled Up: The MSC Mission Office Roger Purcell MSC, Director, Reports This expression came up in discussion here in the Mission Office and appealed to us, and something that sticks in my mind. In thinking about evangelization to which we are all called I often…
Thursday, 11 August 2022 22:47
MSC Dominican Republic and Guatamala
MSC Dominican Republic and Guatamala To appreciate this photo, see below. The Dominican MSC Province rejoices in celebrating the first profession of three colleagues and the start of the 2022-2023. On Monday, August 1, Fritzner Chéry, Yefry Antonio Núñez and Wisnel Mesamour, performed their first religious profession, in an eucharistic…
Wednesday, 10 August 2022 21:52
Yarra Theological Union, 50 Years, Celebration of Service, Washing of Feet.
Yarra Theological Union, 50 Years, Celebration of Service, Washing of Feet. The evening of August 5th, a gathering at the Franciscan Chapel, staff and students, for a symbolic ceremony of service. Reading John 13th and mutual washing of feet. Organised by YTU Chaplain, Jill O’Brien SGS …
Tuesday, 09 August 2022 22:17
Sad News for Kiribati, Diocese of Tarawa-Nauru
Sad News for Kiribati, Diocese of Tarawa-Nauru Wikipedia entry: Koru Tito (30 September 1960 – 7 August 2022) was an I-Kiribati priest of the Roman Catholic Church who was appointed bishop of the Diocese of Tarawa and Nauru on 29 June 2020, but not consecrated until his death, 7th…
Tuesday, 09 August 2022 10:38
National Vocations Week, Interview with Stephen Hackett MSC
National Vocations Week, Interview with Stephen Hackett MSC. Around the Australian Church this week, Vocation in life is being promoted. Here is a YouTube video with Stephen Hackett MSC, more than 40 years an MSC, 36 years ordained, working in our colleges, our parishes, University chaplaincy, vocation recruiting and, currently…
