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Tribute to Herman Kooyman MSC
Peter Hendriks writes:
- Herman Kooyman MSC: At the age of 86, retiring from his activities.
- Herman’s gifts to those he served include: (well worth a look):
Papua New Guinea (where he lived for nearly 20 years, both before and after novitiate)
Hagita High School
- Accommodation for MSCs
- Kitchen and Storeroom
- Two Dormitories, one for boys and the other for girls
- At least 1 double class room.
Alotau
One of the recent Hindu Temples
Fergusson Island
- 5 simple buildings as churches
- Church at Budoya/Badoya
- Community Hall at both Wataluma and Bolubolu
Goodenough Island
- Church and Presbytery
- Convent
- Buildings for Girls’ vocational school
Port Moresby
- MSC Centre at Three Mile (two stories)
- Girls Vocational School
Hanuabada
Milne Bay
- Built some houses for a retreat house
- Community Hall at Wataluma
Stand for the Chapter candle used at every Chapter
Australia
Douglas Park
- Extension of the Novitiate for Doc Butler’s Office
- Renovating the dormitories in the Apostolic School into individual rooms for the Retreat House.
- Cupboards at DP
Sacred Heart Monastery Kensington
- Big cupboard in the Common Room
- Two lead lights in the Chapel
Daramalan
- The huge table in the Board Room
Downlands College
- Leadlight in the chapel
- Leadlight in Jubilee House
Monivae College
- Leadlights in the former MSC chapel
Darwin
- 23 small indoor Hindu Temples for the nurses at Pearl Nursing Home where he lives
- 60 star clocks
- The cover for the book of Gospels at St Paul’s Parish Nightcliff.
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Light Box for MSC Occasions
Peter Hendriks has added: I received a number of responses adding to Herman’s long list of works that were omitted. This beautiful response came from Russ Andersen msc,
“Having lived pretty close to Hermann for several years, it was not only his untiring building ability and capacity for work-output, but also his gift of empathising with people who were down and out. How many times I witnessed his attempts to cheer people up or relieve them of some sadness by his encouraging words and attractive behaviour, and was generally successful.......he helped so often to build lives. Thanks so much Hermann”
