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Wednesday, 20 April 2022 22:26
The Risen Lord, Lord of the Dance, MSC Easter Vietnam
The Risen Lord, Lord of the Dance, MSC Easter Vietnam The Chevalier family in Vietnam gathered to celebrate Easter! - MSCs - The Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart - Missionary sisters of the Sacred Heart MSC associates A Common Spirit and a Shared Vision The three congregations…
Tuesday, 19 April 2022 22:17
RIP, Michael ToBung MSC, A pioneer PNG story
RIP, Michael ToBung MSC, A pioneer PNG story Archdiocese of Rabaul · Fr. Michael ToBung MSC died at 8.15pm on Sunday 17th April 2022 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Vunapope. Fr. ToBung comes from Tamanairik Village, Toma area, ENBP. Fr. ToBung’s passing is a loss to the Missionaries of the Sacred…
Monday, 18 April 2022 22:33
MSC Constitutions n 32. We are marked by a sense of humour.
MSC Constitutions n 32. We are marked by a sense of humour. ‘… Formed by kindness and understanding…. And a sense of humour. Which means that after Lent, we might enjoy these cartoons – and the dogs. and
Sunday, 17 April 2022 22:12
Easter Sunday combined with Michael’s birthday for Easter blessings.
Easter Sunday combined with Michael’s birthday for Easter blessings. Acknowledging Michael Fallon MSC, 85 Michael made his vows on February 26th 1955, and was ordained on June 29th 1961. He taught at Daramalan and Chevalier, was chaplain at the University of New South Wales, lectured at St Paul’s National Seminary,…
Friday, 15 April 2022 22:38
The Joy of Easter – and the MSC Mission Office
The Joy of Easter – and the MSC Mission Office We share the Easter poster from the Office We reflect Entering into the fulness of Easter. We can reflect on the love of God, who does not ask why but instead forgives, heals, invites, and loves. And then…
Thursday, 14 April 2022 22:27
Calvary 2022. Calvary/ Good Friday Ukraine – and throughout the world
Calvary 2022. Calvary/ Good Friday Ukraine – and throughout the world At the start of Holy Week, Pope Francis yesterday appealed for an immediate ceasefire to the war in Ukraine, saying Easter is a time to choose life over death. Speaking to about 65,000 believers in St Peter’s Square for…
Wednesday, 13 April 2022 22:11
MSC. Who? Where? 2022, Working in the Pacific Islands Province
MSC. Who? Where? 2022, Working in the Pacific Islands Province Col Sinclair, for many years in Fiji and Kiribati. Formation. Quy Duc Tran, lecturer, Pacific Regional Seminary, Suva.
Tuesday, 12 April 2022 22:19
On their way to the novitiate in the Philippines.
On their way to the novitiate in the Philippines. They left everything and followed him." (Luke 5:11) Last Sunday, our MSC Australian Province celebrated the send-off Mass to our Pre-Novices, Trong and Khanh. Trong and Khanh will continue their journey in the Philippines for their…
Monday, 11 April 2022 22:12
MSC Pacific, ministries
MSC Pacific, ministries Graduating Class Wainadoi, Fiji (02/04/22) - The graduating class of 2020 take a class photo with Fr Tamati Sefo MSC, Fr John Fong MSC and their trade instructors after their thanksgiving mass. Graduation included the presentation of certificates and awards to recognize their achievements and hard work…
Sunday, 10 April 2022 22:20
Chevalier Institute - Introducing Rosanna Abraham, Administration Assistant
Chevalier Institute - Introducing Rosanna Abraham, Administration Assistant My name is Rosanna (Rosie) and I have recently joined the Chevalier Institute family as the Administration Assistant, supporting the Institute, and MSC Education, in day-to-day admin. Though I have lived locally for over 20 years, I grew up in Fairfield,…
Friday, 08 April 2022 23:05
Another MSC Australian statistic… which seems out of proportion: Uncles and Nephews
Another MSC Australian statistic… which seems out of proportion: Uncles and Nephews Recently we listed what was a surprising number of family brothers in the Province, in the 20s. We were surprised at the number of uncles and nephews 8. This list might bring back memories Uncles and newphews:…
Thursday, 07 April 2022 22:36
Sydney Harbour Bridge, 90 years – a Bridge story and a former MSC, Adrian McCunn
Sydney Harbour Bridge, 90 years – a Bridge story and a former MSC, Adrian McCunn Peter Hendriks writes: The 90th birthday of the Sydney Harbour Bridge last Saturday has reminded me that one of the unexpected but special aspects of this role is when I am contacted from relatives of…
Thursday, 07 April 2022 22:12
Treand House: Advertisement/ Business/Operations Manager
Treand House: Advertisement/ Business/Operations Manager Business/Operations Manager Catholic Religious Congregation Location: Coogee, Sydney The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, Australian Province, has around 140 members and their ministries include Parishes; mission both locally and overseas – Northern Territory, Vietnam, Japan, Fiji, and PNG; a Retreat Centre; Education…
Wednesday, 06 April 2022 22:29
Ukrainian Calvary. Ukrainian flag flying at St Mary’s Towers in solidarity.
Ukrainian Calvary. Ukrainian flag flying at St Mary’s Towers in solidarity. Acknowledging posts and photos from the Province updates.Trieu and Hoa in the choir at ELSPM/ English Language Studies for Pastoral Ministry at the Yarra Theological Union. Trieu and Hoa in the choir at ELSPM/ English Language Studies…
Tuesday, 05 April 2022 22:13
RIP Sister Yvonne Berecry OLSH
RIP Sister Yvonne Berecry OLSH 21/10/1934 – 13/03/2022 Sad news this year with the deaths of so many sisters this year. Condolences to our sisters “So long Thy Love has led me, surely it will lead me on” As Yvonne looked back over her life’s journey, she realised how this…
Monday, 04 April 2022 22:22
MSC Photos update. Photos and news thanks to Peter Hendriks.
MSC Photos update. Photos and news thanks to Peter Hendriks. The initial attention-grabbing photo of him, pie and sauce is from the magazine, Be on earth the Heart of God Now available on the website homepage to download, and available in hard copy. The caption to the photo was: having…
Sunday, 03 April 2022 22:04
Shane Carr MSC, Silver Jubilee of Ordination, April 4th
Shane Carr MSC, Silver Jubilee of Ordination, April 4th Bishop McGuckin of Toowoomba blessing an extension to the Primary School. Shane Carr attends Congratulations to Shane. Here he tells his story. God certainly does work in mysterious ways! Some of you will remember me and might even recall that I…
Friday, 01 April 2022 21:59
MSC, Who? Where? 2022. Henley Beach, Adelaide
MSC, Who? Where? 2022. Henley Beach, Adelaide Paul Cashen, Community Leader Peter Hearn, Parish Priest Paul McCormack, Assistant Priest Kenji Konda, Ministry Formation Program
Thursday, 31 March 2022 22:36
Some Significant April Days for the Chevalier Family, 2022
Some Significant April Days for the Chevalier Family, 2022 There are some memories in April of Vunapope – and Rochus Tatamai is again an MSC Archbishop of Rabaul. 3 April, 1857 First meeting of the "Oeuvre des Campagnes" ("Work of the Countryside") arranged by Father Vandel, held in the…
Wednesday, 30 March 2022 22:16
RIP, Sister Nora Hanrahan, OLSH
RIP, Sister Nora Hanrahan, OLSH 11/11/1939 – 7/3/2022 Our condolences to our sisters, especially with so many sisters already dying this year. Come you whom my Father has blessed, take for your inheritance the kingdom prepared for you since the foundation of the world. We heard these words from…
Tuesday, 29 March 2022 22:22
Pope Francis and the reform/ re-organisation of the Roman Curia.
Pope Francis and the reform/ re-organisation of the Roman Curia. We recommend the article by Fr Brian Lucas in Eureka Street. https://www.eurekastreet.com.au/article/reforming-the-roman-curia? Here are some key paragraphs. Pope Francis, on the feast of Saint Joseph, has promulgated an apostolic constitution Praedicate evangelium (To preach the Gospel) to bring all the…
Monday, 28 March 2022 22:07
Paul Collins, new book, Recovering the ‘TRUE CHURCH’
Paul Collins, new book, Recovering the ‘TRUE CHURCH’ Acknowledging Paul Collins and his writings on the Church over many decades. From the back cover “Paul Collins is a theologian with a special interest in the history of the Church. He knows well that, over the centuries, there have been various…
Sunday, 27 March 2022 22:30
MSC Sisters celebrate their Foundation Day, March 25th (1900)
MSC Sisters celebrate their Foundation Day, March 25th (1900) From their Mass booklet. Remembering Fr Hibert Linckens MSC, 2022 the centenary of his death. And their history
Friday, 25 March 2022 22:45
Who? Where? MSC in 2022. St Mary’s Tower, Douglas Park.
Who? Where? MSC in 2022. St Mary’s Tower, Douglas Park. (A John 'Walker MSC Photo) The professed community is smaller than it once was. And in age respect: Len Helm, retired Paul Brennan, retired Peter Harvey-Jackson, Retreat House Josef Senjuk, House Dominic Gleeson, Community Leader Tru Nguyen, Pastoral…
Thursday, 24 March 2022 22:13
A sad staff death at PRS, Fiji. Australian MSC support
A sad staff death at PRS, Fiji. Australian MSC support 19th March It is with heavy hearts we at Pacific Regional Seminary of Saint Peter Chanel heard of the untimely death of Fr. Joe Tuimavule. It a huge loss for the Seminary, Vincentian Community and Fr Joe's family. He was…
Wednesday, 23 March 2022 22:19
Alan Neville MSC, Irish Province, with news and struggles from South Sudan.
Alan Neville MSC, Irish Province, with news and struggles from South Sudan. Australian OLSH Sisters have worked in South Sudan for many years. Sister Rita Grunke is there. It is an Irish truism that if you dig a good ditch, you don’t get time off, you get a bigger shovel.…
Tuesday, 22 March 2022 22:13
Younger MSC Gathering
Younger MSC Gathering From left to right: Tru, Peter, Thang, Frank, Khoi, Kimi, Michael, Pat, Shane, Krish, Bartha. This news item was lost in our files. But now it is time to post it on our site. The years after ordination are considered important years of formation, not just…
Monday, 21 March 2022 22:08
Notification of building appeal, Fr Paul Stenhouse MSC Residence, Campion College.
Notification of building appeal, Fr Paul Stenhouse MSC Residence, Campion College. Photo of the promotion brochure. “Fr Stenhouse was a renowned scholar and had a deeply Catholic perspective of the liberal arts and of the nature of Campion as a Catholic liberal arts institution.” Paul had a long history with…
Sunday, 20 March 2022 22:05
Chevalier College, new OLSH statue, where and how
Chevalier College, new OLSH statue, where and how John Mulrooney writes: Please find a picture of our new statue of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart ‘enthroned’ in a new garden area at Chevalier College. There is quite a lot of work yet to be done in the garden:…
Friday, 18 March 2022 23:14
MSC Australian 2022, Who? Where? Victoria-Tasmania Community
MSC Australian 2022, Who? Where? The Victoria- Tasmania Community. Gathering yesterday evening at Kew, Krish and Kenji visiting And showing reverence and respect for Age, in Age order! Ted McCormack, Monivae, Supply Paul Castley, Kew, Supply Michael Sims, Little Sisters of the Poor, Northcote Brian Gallagher, Blackburn, retired Peter Malone,…
