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Tuesday, 08 October 2024 22:32
Mass and funeral, Arthur Stidwill MSC
Mass and funeral, Arthur Stidwill MSC Mass at the Verius Chapel, Kensington Monastery Concelebrants Edmond Travers MSC preached Presence from St Mary's parish, Casino, where Arthur supplied for many years Burial at St Mary's Towers Graveside And thanks for John Walker MSC for photos
Monday, 07 October 2024 22:39
Stories from our MSC World
Stories from our MSC World INDIA Newly-elected Provincial Superior: Chinnappan John born 18.06.1976 Ordained 18.09.2004 First Vows 02.06.1998 from the Pondicherry-Cuddalore in the State of Tamil Nadu He has a Law Degree. Currently Parish Priest of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church Bellandur Gate, Bangalore. AFRICAN…
Sunday, 06 October 2024 23:02
Annual MSC Education pilgrimage to Issoudun
Annual MSC Education pilgrimage to Issoudun From Anne McAtomney, Director, Chevalier Institute. The group gathered on the steps of the parish church of Notre Dame in Chatillon sur Indre, where Jules Chevalier spent several months as curate ahead of his time in Issoudun. Over the past seven days, staff from…
Saturday, 05 October 2024 07:30
Farewell to Len Helm MSC
Farewell to Len Helm MSC Mass celebrated in the chapel at St Mary's Towers, Douglas Park. Burial in the community cemetery The story behind this photo taken in Alice Springs is that Mother Therese had collected all the left over food from the plane journey and gave…
Thursday, 03 October 2024 22:58
Justice and Peace of the Chevalier Family, First Friday message
Justice and Peace of the Chevalier Family, First Friday message And an exhortation from Pope Francis
Wednesday, 02 October 2024 19:04
St. Therese Church, Moonah, Tasmania: Multicultural Celebration
St. Therese Church, Moonah, Tasmania: Multicultural Celebration With thanks to our PP, Bartha, Fr Partholomai Pani MSC, with us here from India. Last Sunday, September 29, our St. Therese community in Moonah gathered for a lively multicultural celebration that highlighted the diverse cultures within our congregation. The event, fittingly titled…
Tuesday, 01 October 2024 19:28
RIP. Sr. Kathleen Houlihan MSC
RIP. Sr. Kathleen Houlihan (Sr. M. Giuseppe) Born: 15.04.1928 Kew, Vic. Australia First Profession: 26.01.1955 Mary’s Mount, Balwyn Entered Eternal Life: 20.09.2024 Hawthorn East, Vic. Australia Sr. Kathleen was born in Melbourne in the suburb of Kew to parents Thomas and Ivy Houlihan. Kath, as we affectionately called…
Monday, 30 September 2024 21:38
Khoi's Report
Khoi's Report MSC APIA CONFERENCE - BANGALORE, INDIA, 22-28 September 2024 ‘Hearts Burning With Missionary Zeal’ Attendance from the Australian Province for this APIA including Kimi Vunivesilevu (on behalf of Stephen Hackett, the Provincial Superior), Claude Mostowik (JPIC representative), Danh Doan and Khoi Nguyen (Formation representatives), Quy Bui (Safeguarding…
Sunday, 29 September 2024 21:04
RIP, Arthur Stidwill MSC
RIP, Arthur Stidwill MSC Stephen Hackett has written that Arthur Stidwill died a short time ago. He was 94 years old, had been a vowed MSC for 56 years and a priest for 53 years. May he rest in peace. At the celebration of 50 years or ordination at St…
Saturday, 28 September 2024 07:44
MSC Mission Office, events and travel contacts
MSC Mission Office, events and travel contacts An event: Celebration of the 45th anniversary of Independence of PNG, held at the Monastery, Kensington. Roger Purcell MSC, director, making contacts in Indonesia And Congo
Friday, 27 September 2024 08:51
Apia India 2024 - celebration
Apia India 2024 - celebration Shall we dance... An unexpected talent from our Novice Master The photos are from the Facebook page of the Province of the Pacific
Thursday, 26 September 2024 09:32
The 2024 APIA Conference, India
The 2024 APIA Conference, India The biennial gathering of MSC from Asia, the Pacific and Australia. We are represented by Kimi for the Provincial, Claude for Justice, Khoi for Formation. The APIA Meeting began on Sunday, September 22nd, with an Opening Mass presided over by the Indian Provincial Superior. After…
Wednesday, 25 September 2024 08:12
RIP Len Helm MSC
RIP Len Helm MSC Len died peacefully this morning while he was praying the Memorare with John Walker. Len was one of the initial pioneer group in the mid-1960s and the accompaniment program for ‘late vocations’. Making their novitiate in 1967, first profession February 27th 1968. They were…
Tuesday, 24 September 2024 08:47
Our Lady of Pentecost parish, Melbourne.
Our Lady of Pentecost parish, Melbourne. Since 1988, we have had an MSC community in Kew, in the parish of Deepdene. Quite a number of confreres have lived there, often as a home while they participated in the Siloam program at Heart of Life. We have helped in supply in…
Monday, 23 September 2024 08:59
The 30 Day retreat, India, Fiji, Dominic Gleeson MSC
The 30 Day retreat, India, Fiji, Dominic Gleeson MSC In recent years, there has been a welcome collaboration between the Indian Province and the Province of the Pacific Islands. The novices have been guided through their retreat by Dominic Gleeson. In October-November, he will be directing our novices, Long and…
Saturday, 21 September 2024 10:18
Future of St Mary's Towers, discussions and committee
Future of St Mary's Towers, discussions and committee St Mary’s Towers: John Walker informs us…“In the last Chapter, the new administration was encouraged to pursue and develop further the strategic plans for St Mary’s Towers. A committee was brought together for this purpose and has met twice to contribute…
Friday, 20 September 2024 08:53
Aged Care, Life’s Transitions Seminar, St Joseph’s
Aged Care, Life’s Transitions Seminar, St Joseph’s And some photos of Terry Naughton, Noel Mansfield, Henk Bosman, outings from St Joseph’s Supporting Others through Life’s Transitions: A report from John Walker. Recently Catherine Molihan, Fr Phil Hicks and Br John Walker participated in a seminar at the Christian Brothers’ Treacy…
Wednesday, 18 September 2024 21:39
A Randwick parish postscript
A Randwick parish postscript Often on the feast of St Mary MacKillop we have noted the role of Fr Matthew Smith MSC in giving her communion as she was dying. It is noted in her shrine in the Church but we did not have a photo. Thanks for…
Tuesday, 17 September 2024 22:39
Photos from the Randwick parish celebration of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart
Photos from the Randwick parish celebration of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Pat Mara MSC, PP, Michael Nithin MSC assistant, and in the meal photo, Bill Brady MSC, Assistant
Monday, 16 September 2024 22:45
A Pleasing MSC story
A Pleasing MSC story: Fr. Albert Boudaud MSC, Papua New Guinea’s oldest missionary Albert Boudaud, missionnaire français en Papouasie Nouvelle Guinée, Camille Dalmas - published on 09/11/24 in ALETEIA. Albert Boudaud turned 84 in August, and he’s Papua New Guinea's oldest missionary. Meet this priest who arrived in what is…
Sunday, 15 September 2024 23:17
Developments in the 3 MSC Brazilian Provinces
Developments in the 3 MSC Brazilian Provinces Sao Paolo Curitiba Rio
Saturday, 14 September 2024 09:51
Some Significant September Days for the Chevalier Family, 2024
Some Significant September Days for the Chevalier Family, 2024 Archbishop Andre Navarre MSC, PNG pioneer, has several mentions this month. 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. An…
Thursday, 12 September 2024 22:32
Some post-script photos of Pope Francis’ visit to PNG
Some post-script photos of Pope Francis’ visit to PNG And a further PS. Frank Andersen MSC was contacted for copyright permission to sing The Fulness of God at the Papal Mass in Port Moresby.
Thursday, 12 September 2024 07:43
Short Biography of Fr. Michael I. Miller, MSC
Short Biography of Fr. Michael I. Miller, MSC, US Provincial I am Fr. Michael I. Miller, MSC, the newly elected Provincial of the MSC-USA Province. As of September 1, I begin this new ministry to serve the members of the province and other members of the Church. I professed religious…
Tuesday, 10 September 2024 22:22
Pope Francis in Timor Leste
Pope Francis in Timor Leste Leo Wearden MSC has traveled to Timor Leste for two weeks to celebrate a significant anniversary. He writes, “Friday 30th August is the 25th anniversary of the UN-sponsored vote for independence by the people of Timor Leste. I was fortunate enough to be there for…
Monday, 09 September 2024 22:26
Reg Pritchard MSC and memories of our Centenarians
Reg Pritchard MSC and memories of our Centenarians On Saturday September 7th, Reg Pritchard turned 99 – entering his 100th year. We thought that visitors might like to remember our centenarians: John Pye MSC, died at 102 John Ehlefeldt MSC, died at 102 Greg McCann Sr, died at 102 Con…
Sunday, 08 September 2024 19:24
Pope Francis in PNG – and some MSC connections
Pope Francis in PNG – and some MSC connections There is a great deal of media coverage of Pope Francis’ visit to Port Moresby and his side-trip to Vanimo. Photos from Vatican News. So, some MSC connection souvenirs. Cardinal John Ribat, the archbishop of Port Moresby and the…
Friday, 06 September 2024 22:29
Pope Francis in Indonesia – and some MSC Connections.
Pope Francis in Indonesia – and some MSC Connections. Below is the text from this poster noting the music connections with the Papal Mass. Missionaries from our Dutch Province were the first in Indonesia, especially after World War II. For many years now, the Indonesian Province has been, and still…
Thursday, 05 September 2024 22:25
Chevalier Family Justice Mission, Laudato Si – First Friday The monthly poster, intention, prayer and action. And endorsements from Pope Francis.
Chevalier Family Justice Mission, Laudato Si – First Friday The monthly poster, intention, prayer and action. And endorsements from Pope Francis.
Wednesday, 04 September 2024 22:35
Alison McKenzie writes from the Heart of Life Centre
Alison McKenzie writes from the Heart of Life Centre The final day of the course on Ecology and Sprituality led b Peter Hay. An experiential touch. Here is a group photo from the Council of All Beings that was held today. The experience is designed for the participants to embody…
