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Friday, 17 January 2020 23:08
2019, THE MSC YEAR THAT WAS - A RETROSPECT
2019, THE MSC YEAR THAT WAS - A RETROSPECT Each year a report is sent to the General Administration about the life of the Province. Here is 2019. THE PROVINCE in many ways, 2010 was a “steady as she goes” year. The administration moved into its second year. A provincial…
Thursday, 16 January 2020 21:38
A VISIT TO MSC FORMATION, KOREA
A VISIT TO MSC FORMATION, KOREA REPORT FROM HUMBERTO HENRIQUES MSC, GENERAL ADMINISTRATION Taking advantage of the occasion of the 25th General Conference in South Korea, after its closing, I went to Seoul, the capital of the country, to visit the Houses of Formation. Once we arrived, we saw a…
Wednesday, 15 January 2020 22:23
CONCERN FOR REFUGEES TO AUSTRALIA
CONCERN FOR REFUGEES TO AUSTRALIA. ST JOHN’S CATHOLIC COLLEGE DARWIN AND THE MELALEUCA REFUGEE CENTRE Fr Peter Hendriks MSC has sent this article, an encouraging story of a partnership between St John’s Catholic College in Darwin (which was staffed by MSC Priests, Brothers, OLSH Sisters and lay staff in…
Tuesday, 14 January 2020 22:23
RIP, MANUEL HILARIO MSC, FIRST FILIPPINO MSC TO STUDY IN AUSTRALIA
RIP, MANUEL HILARIO MSC, FIRST FILIPPINO MSC TO STUDY IN AUSTRALIA In the early morning of January 9, 2020, Father Manny Hilario passed away at the age of 88 years. At the time of his death, he was confined at the Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital and being treated for…
Monday, 13 January 2020 23:01
HAVE YOU COME ACROSS THE STORY OF MARIE THERESE NOBLET: FRANCE, PNG, AUSTRALIA?
HAVE YOU COME ACROSS THE STORY OF MARIE THERESE NOBLET: FRANCE, PNG, AUSTRALIA? Many of us from the past used to hear the story of Marie Therese Noblet, her connection with Archbishop Alain De Boismenu, devil possession, her mission in PNG. January 15th sees the 90th anniversary of her…
Sunday, 12 January 2020 22:15
NETFLIX ALERT: NETFLIX FILMS FROM BRAZIL, PARODIES OF THE GOSPELS
NETFLIX ALERT AND CAUTION : NETFLIX FILMS FROM BRAZIL, PARODIES OF THE GOSPELS An ever-increasing number of us are watching Netflix - audiences watching all around the world. Here is an alert/caution concerning two 48 minute Brazilian films screening on Netflix, worldwide, since December 2019. Their titles are: The Last…
Sunday, 12 January 2020 15:43
TERRIBLE NEWS BUSHFIRE AT ROSEDALE
TERRIBLE NEWS BUSHFIRE AT ROSEDALE Ex-teacher Mrs Jean Reid - who commenced teaching at Daramalan College on Day One in 1962 - lost her Rosedale home and possessions in the New Year's eve South Coast fires. She is safe but now homeless at 104-years of age and is staying with…
Saturday, 11 January 2020 09:22
WEEKEND MSC PHOTOS
WEEKEND MSC PHOTOS During this week there have been several posts which had stories in words. To balance this, here are some images for stories. Director of the MSC Mission Office, Roger Purcell, with Carmel Smith OLSH who designed the banner. Discussions about our mission in Japan MSC in Japan.…
Thursday, 09 January 2020 22:48
BOTH JOY AND SADNESS FOR OLSH SISTERS, JUBILEES AND A DEATH
BOTH JOY AND SADNESS FOR OLSH SISTERS, JUBILEES AND A DEATH Jubilees of Sr Josette and Sr Theresa Today we express our appreciation and love to our Jubilarians – Sisters Josette and Theresa, Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, who over seventy years ago began a journey which…
Wednesday, 08 January 2020 22:47
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE SACRED HEART DEVOTION
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE SACRED HEART DEVOTION Chris Chaplin MSC, member of the General Administration was present. Here is his report. THE SACRED HEART DEVOTION INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE was held November 8, 9 at Villa Aurelia in Rome. It was hosted by the Priests of the Sacred Heart (Dehonians),…
Tuesday, 07 January 2020 21:31
POPE FRANCIS, SLAP, BAD EXAMPLE, ‘I APOLOGISE’
POPE FRANCIS, SLAP, BAD EXAMPLE, ‘I APOLOGISE’ “Love makes us patient,” Pope Francis told faithful gathered to celebrate the feast of the Solemnity of Mary and the 53rd World Day of Peace. “We often lose our patience. Me too, and I apologize for the bad example I set yesterday,” he…
Monday, 06 January 2020 21:29
NEW BOOK BY MICHAEL FALLON MSC: JESUS OF NAZARETH as portrayed in the New Testament
NEW BOOK BY MICHAEL FALLON MSC: JESUS OF NAZARETH as portrayed in the New Testament To find the online text of this book (102) pages, go to Michael’s website, mbfallon.com You will find the title in the first list of books on the home page. Click to Download. JESUS OF…
Sunday, 05 January 2020 21:23
ROSEMARY TAYLOR RIP. SIGNIFICANT LIFE AND MISSION. VIETNAM.
ROSEMARY TAYLOR RIP. SIGNIFICANT LIFE AND MISSION. VIETNAM. Rosemary Taylor died last month and is to be buried on Thursday. The MSC connection is her brother, Fr Brian Taylor, who has been working in Japan for almost sixty years. Her brother, Robert, spent some time as an MSC student. Brian…
Friday, 03 January 2020 22:11
EPIPHANY/REVELATION/EVANGELISATION - PLENARY COUNCIL 2020
EPIPHANY/REVELATION/EVANGELISATION - PLENARY COUNCIL 2020 2020 in Australia is a potentially powerful year for the Church in Australia, with thought and action in prayer and discernment for the Plenary Council. An opportunity renewal and for the future of the Church. It seemed a good moment at the beginning of the…
Friday, 03 January 2020 07:08
FIRST FRIDAY, JANUARY 2020, MONTHS OF BUSHFIRES, BUSHFIRES NOW
FIRST FRIDAY, JANUARY 2020, MONTHS OF BUSHFIRES, BUSHFIRES NOW Each month the Chevalier Family Justice and Peace offer a theme for the First Friday. This month we have an intention here in Australia: our devastating bushfire destruction. Men and women have been injured. Some have died. Many homes and properties…
Wednesday, 01 January 2020 22:23
SOME SIGNIFICANT JANUARY DAYS FOR THE CHEVALIER FAMILY, 2020
SOME SIGNIFICANT JANUARY DAYS FOR THE CHEVALIER FAMILY, 2020 Archbishop Couppe MSC, See January 15th and January 31st 1 January, Motherhood of God 6.January,: Feast of the Epiphany - one of Chevalier's favourite feast. The true nature of God is manifested through the flesh of the infant Jesus. 10…
Tuesday, 31 December 2019 22:15
BLESSINGS FOR 2020, CELEBRATING MARY, MOTHER OF JESUS – AND CELEBRATING THE MOTHERING OF GOD. THE MOTHERING OF GOD Isaiah 66:12-14 New International Version (NIV) For this is what the LORD says: “I will extend peace to her like a river, and the we
BLESSINGS FOR 2020, CELEBRATING MARY, MOTHER OF JESUS – AND CELEBRATING THE MOTHERING OF GOD. THE MOTHERING OF GOD Isaiah 66: 12-14, For this is what the Lord says: “I will extend peace to her like a river, and the wealth of nations like a flooding stream; you will nurse…
Tuesday, 24 December 2019 21:42
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS AND BLESSINGS TO ALL OUR VISITORS
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS AND BLESSINGS TO ALL OUR VISITORS Greetings to all visitors to our MSC Australia Province site and to those who receive our Province Facebook page. And, just letting you know that we are taking a Christmas break until New Year’s Day when we will begin 2020 postings with…
Monday, 23 December 2019 22:51
RIP, BISHOP AMBROSE KIAPSENI MSC, EMERITUS BISHOP OF KAVIENG, NEW IRELAND
RIP, BISHOP AMBROSE KIAPSENI MSC, EMERITUS BISHOP OF KAVIENG, NEW IRELAND News came at the end of last week of the death of Ambrose Kiapseni MSC. He had been Bishop of Kavieng, New Ireland but resigned during 1918 and was succeeded by Bishop Rochus Tatamai, who was transferred from the…
Sunday, 22 December 2019 21:34
DARAMALAN FAREWELL
DARAMALAN FAREWELL CANBERRA TIMES NEWS/ AND TOLD AGAIN IN THE CATHOLIC VOICE End of an era as last priests and brothers leave Daramalan College/ and a visit of Archbishop Christopher Prowse. Megan Doherty Canberra's Daramalan College was founded in 1962 by the priests and brothers of the Missionaries of the…
Friday, 20 December 2019 21:00
FAREWELL, THE CLIFFS, SHOREHAM
FAREWELL, THE CLIFFS, SHOREHAM The MSC are moving out of The Cliffs after 75 years or so. That is, Brian Gallagher is moving out. The Victoria-Tasmania community recently had a farewell gathering, prayer and a meal. Photos of us and, for those who have not been to Shoreham recently, some…
Thursday, 19 December 2019 21:42
MSC BURSARS’ MEETING, ROME
MSC BURSARS’ MEETING, ROME Report, Rene Balboa, Province Manager. Photos from Humberto Henriques MSC, General House. Six months ago, the Fr General, Abzalon Alvarado Tovar, sent us a letter about the proposed meeting of the Provincial Bursars/Treasurers. This is the first time for it to be held. While the travel…
Wednesday, 18 December 2019 22:26
FROM INDIA TO KIPPAX, ACT: MICHAEL NITHAN STEPHAN MSC
FROM INDIA TO KIPPAX, ACT: MICHAEL NITHAN STEPHAN MSC Welcome to our confrere from India, working in Kippax. We invited him to introduce himself, I Michael Nithan Stephan son of Stephan and Joseph Selvi, born on 12th August 1990 in India. I have an older brother called Sengol Cyril…
Tuesday, 17 December 2019 21:57
THE PRINTED MSC AUSTRALIA MAGAZINE
THE PRINTED MSC AUSTRALIA MAGAZINE. Have you seen copies of the printed MSC Magazine, MISSIONARIES OF THE SACRED HEART? Beside the MSC Logo on the top of the front cover, there are the words, the encouragement, Be on earth the heart of God. The new issue is out, Issue 4,…
Monday, 16 December 2019 22:47
A SURPRISING LETTER FROM OUR MSC CONFRERE, JONAS HASSAN, WHO WORKS IN FORMATION IN CAMEROUN.
A SURPRISING LETTER FROM OUR MSC CONFRERE, JONAS HASSAN, WHO WORKS IN FORMATION IN CAMEROUN. Jonas studied at Marymount, Castle Hill, in a renewal program in 2017. He also visited MSC communities in Australia, especially the Northern Territory. He keeps in touch, especially with Formation news. This was an unexpected…
Sunday, 15 December 2019 22:21
A HAPPY MSC DAY: PROFESSING HIS FIRST VOWS, KENJI KONDA, MSC
A HAPPY MSC DAY: PROFESSING HIS FIRST VOWS, KENJI KONDA, MSC Saturday, December 14, in the community Chapel at St Mary’s Towers, Douglas Park, Kenji Konda completed his novitiate and made his first profession - a province celebration, a community celebration. Provincial superior, Chris McPhee, received the vows. Kenji’s mother…
Friday, 13 December 2019 22:25
REMEMBERING 130 YEARS OF ANNALS – A COMMEMORATIVE LUNCH
REMEMBERING 130 YEARS OF ANNALS – A COMMEMORATIVE LUNCH Two months before he died, Paul Stenhouse planned to celebrate the 130 years of Annals and his completion of the final edition. He wanted a lunch at Sacred Heart Monastery, Kensington, an invitation to those who had supported Annals over the…
Thursday, 12 December 2019 21:54
KHOI DOAN NGUYEN MSC, NEW BOOK: TOWARDS CALVARY, The Stations of the Cross in Everyday Life.
KHOI DOAN NGUYEN MSC, NEW BOOK: TOWARDS CALVARY, The Stations of the Cross in Everyday Life. Khoi’s third book, the first in Vietnames, the second, A Quiet Place Within, Contemplation from the Heart. He lives at Cuskelly House, the MSC Formation House in Blackburn, Melbourne, where he is the Director…
Wednesday, 11 December 2019 22:38
40th ANNIVERSARY OF SILOAM, THE PROGRAM FOR SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS, 1979-2019.
40th ANNIVERSARY OF SILOAM, THE PROGRAM FOR SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS, 1979-2019 SILOAM, a program for Spiritual Direction, celebrates 40 years in 2019. The program was established by Brian Gallagher MSC, drawing on his studies in Boston in spiritual direction and a Clinical Pastoral Education program. Sacred Heart Monastery, Kensington, was the…
Tuesday, 10 December 2019 22:20
CELEBRATING THE FAREWELL TO THE MSC FROM THE RESIDENCE AT DARAMALAN COLLEGE.
CELEBRATING THE FAREWELL TO THE MSC FROM THE RESIDENCE AT DARAMALAN COLLEGE. On 8th December, Foundation Day for the MSC, a Mass was celebrated to honour the MSC presence at the College, the withdrawal by the last three MSC, Fr Harold Baker, Fr Jim Littleton, Br John Walker. You will…
