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Monday, 09 December 2019 23:33
MSC EDUCATION, TRANSITION TO A LAY DIRECTOR, MARK McGINNITY
MSC EDUCATION, TRANSITION TO A LAY DIRECTOR, MARK McGINNITY In recent decades, Jim Littleton, Denis Uhr, Bob Irwin, have served in this rolel, Director of MSC Education, for our four colleges, Downland, Chevalier, Monivae, Daramalan – Mark McGinnity, finishing his term as principal of Monivae College, now takes on the…
Sunday, 08 December 2019 22:29
OUR LADY OF THE SACRED HEART, IMAGES VIETNAM
OUR LADY OF THE SACRED HEART, IMAGES VIETNAM With the Feast of the Immaculate Conception transferred to Monday this year, we have a Marian theme today which nicely follows Foundation Day. Bob Irwin writes: A few days ago we visited an artist’s house here in Saigon. At the request of…
Friday, 06 December 2019 22:25
MSC FOUNDATION DAY, DECEMBER 8TH – 165 YEARS
MSC FOUNDATION DAY, DECEMBER 8TH – 165 YEARS As always we celebrate the novena made by Frs Chevalier and Maugenest, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception 1854, the donation that enabled them to found the Congregation. This offers an occasion for reflecting on the MSC Spirit and Spirituality. A talk…
Thursday, 05 December 2019 21:57
FIRST FRIDAY DECEMBER, CHEVALIER FAMILY POSTER AND JUSTICE THEME
FIRST FRIDAY DECEMBER, CHEVALIER FAMILY POSTER AND JUSTICE THEME Visitors to the site will have noticed the First Friday posters during the last six months. They have been prepared by members of the Chevalier Family, MSC, OLSH, MSC Sisters, Lay MSC as a contribution to our Heart Spirituality. The focus…
Wednesday, 04 December 2019 22:58
SOME CATCH-UP PHOTO STORIES
SOME CATCH-UP PHOTO STORIES Three items today: Paul Stenhouse, burial. We were unable to include photos from Paul Stenhouse’s burial at Douglas Park last week. With thanks to the photographer from St Mary’s Towers The annual morning tea at Kensington Monastery, the Chevalier Resource Centre. News of a PNG Lay…
Tuesday, 03 December 2019 21:53
ACKNOWLEDGING TERRY HERBERT MSC, 80
ACKNOWLEDGING TERRY HERBERT MSC, 80. Terry Herbert turns 80 on December 4th. Here is an article he wrote earlier this year for the OLSH Randwick Parish Bulletin, his perspective on his life, call to the MSC and his ministry A Blessed Life Lived Fully Terry Herbert MSC Bowral, on…
Monday, 02 December 2019 22:33
WELL WORTH WATCHING, INTERPRETING 'THE TWO POPES'
WELL WORTH WATCHING, INTERPRETING 'THE TWO POPES' THE TWO POPES UK/Argentina/Italy/US, 2019, 125 minutes, Colour, Jonathan Pryce, Anthony Hopkins, Juan Minujin. Directed by Fernando Meirelles. There are many reasons, good reasons, to see The Two Popes. Some of them are worth noting before the consideration of religious themes. First of…
Sunday, 01 December 2019 22:16
SOME SIGNIFICANT DECEMBER DAYS FOR THE CHEVALIER FAMILY, 2019
SOME SIGNIFICANT DECEMBER DAYS FOR THE CHEVALIER FAMILY, 2019 8th December, the anniversary of the foundation of the Congregation, 164 years ago. Also the transferring of Mother Marie-Louise Hartzer to the Crypt at Issoudun. And several dates significant for Fr Chevalier and Fr Maugenest - the novena for the foundation,…
Saturday, 30 November 2019 10:50
CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF PAUL STENHOUSE MSC
CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF PAUL STENHOUSE MSC There was a memorial vigil and sharing of stories at Kensington Monastery. The Requiem Mass was held at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, Kensington, many MSC Confreres, Paul’s brother, Richard, and his family, a church full of friends, celebrant Jim Littleton with…
Thursday, 28 November 2019 22:39
OUR MSC WEBSITE MOVING FORWARD
OUR MSC WEBSITE MOVING FORWARD. Well, at least, some initial steps towards developments for 2020. On 28th November, there was a website meeting and discussion at Treand House, Coogee. We took the opportunity for some assessment of our content and layout. Our site was set up in 2006 and was…
Wednesday, 27 November 2019 22:05
CARDINAL JOHN RIBAT MSC, A PNG PERSPECTIVE AT THE SYNOD OF THE AMAZON
CARDINAL JOHN RIBAT MSC, A PNG PERSPECTIVE AT THE SYNOD OF THE AMAZON Cardinal John Ribat of Papua New Guinea is participating in the Synod of Bishops for the Amazon, said he plans to take the idea of forming a church network back to the Pacific. By Barbara J. Fraser …
Tuesday, 26 November 2019 21:33
HEART OF LIFE CENTRE, CELEBRATING GRADUATIONS
HEART OF LIFE CENTRE, CELEBRATING GRADUATIONS November 25th, celebration of Heart of Life graduates at St Paschal’s chapel, Box Hill. Director, Paul Beirne welcomed graduates, staff, families and visitors. Presiding at the Eucharist was Kevin Hennessy CP. The principal graduates were those for Siloam, the one year full-time program for…
Monday, 25 November 2019 22:52
CHALLENGE TO THE CATHOLIC CHURCH: GRACE a DIEU/ BY THE GRACE OF GOD
CHALLENGE TO THE CATHOLIC CHURCH: GRACE a DIEU/ BY THE GRACE OF GOD France, 2019, 137 minutes, Directed by François Ozon. SIGNIS STATEMENT World Catholic Association for Communication. This very topical film, for the Church, the Churches and all institutions with cases of sexual abuse of minors. This is a…
Sunday, 24 November 2019 23:11
PAUL CASTLEY MSC, BOOK LAUNCH, A TIME TO HOPE.
PAUL CASTLEY MSC, BOOK LAUNCH, A TIME TO HOPE. St Thomas’ parish, Blackburn, and its PP, Terry Bowman MSC, hosted the occasion of the launching of Paul Castley’s new book, A Time to Hope. Brian Gallagher was MC and launching the book was Greg Bourke of Melbourne Archdiocese, Executive Secretary…
Friday, 22 November 2019 22:24
AN INVITATION – TO A SOMEWHAT SAD EVENT, DARAMALAN MSC RESIDENCE
AN INVITATION – TO A SOMEWHAT SAD EVENT, DARAMALAN MSC RESIDENCE The invitation is to a farewell Mass, 8th December, McCowage Hall, Daramalan College, 10.30 am. The souvenir photo below is well worth studying – many moments for nostalgia. Our veteran MSC who have lived at the Residence for…
Thursday, 21 November 2019 22:41
RIP, SISTER PATRICIA RUSH MSC
RIP, SISTER PATRICIA RUSH MSC Sister Trish Rush MSC died on November 15th. Recently, she celebrated 100 years of life and over 80 years of religious profession. Her Requiem Mass was presided over by her Franciscan brother, Theophane (Paul) Rush. A eulogy was presented by Sister Francis Baum MSC. “Our…
Wednesday, 20 November 2019 22:46
FROM JAPAN TO RANDWICK
FROM JAPAN TO RANDWICK From the OLSH Randwick Parish Bulletin. A migration and conversion story. Kaoru Kagami-Chua completed the RCIA program and became a Catholic at the Easter Vigil in April this year. I was born and raised in Japan and attended an Anglican school from Year 1…
Tuesday, 19 November 2019 15:58
RIP, PAUL STENHOUSE MSC
RIP, PAUL STENHOUSE MSC Steve Dives, MSC Deputy, has sent the following message: "It is with great sadness that I advise that our dear confrere Paul Stenhouse died very peacefully at 1.27 pm this afternoon. He has been unconscious for the last few days. He has been very comfortable and…
Monday, 18 November 2019 23:01
DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE MSC HISTORY IN TENNANT CREEK, NT?
DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE MSC HISTORY IN TENNANT CREEK, NT? Googling turns up some news and history items. During the 1930s Tennant Creek was in the midst of a gold mining boom. In 1934, to cater to the growing non-Aboriginal population, approval was granted for the establishment of…
Sunday, 17 November 2019 22:15
MSC INTERPROVINCE COLLABORATION: US -WITH FR JOANE SIGARARA AND FR CORNEILLE BOYEYE
MSC INTERPROVINCE COLLABORATION: US - WITH FR JOANE SIGARARA AND FR CORNEILLE BOYEYE. FR JOANE SIGARARA MSC – FROM FIJI, PACIFIC UNION. MILITARY Two photos from 2019, at Mass and in uniform for Veterans’ Day. We delved into the website archives and found two items. We thought them well worth…
Friday, 15 November 2019 22:28
MSC APPOINTMENTS II - THE SEQUEL, PHOTOS AND ALL
MSC APPOINTMENTS II - THE SEQUEL, PHOTOS AND ALL Recently we posted a list of appointments in the Province for 2020. Now, it seems by popular demand, the release of the sequel! Photos and all. Barry Smith has been appointed to a new position of the Australian Province- Manager-Province…
Thursday, 14 November 2019 22:14
THE ANNALS, 130 YEARS OLD - LOOKING BACK, PART 1, 1889-1930
THE ANNALS, 130 YEARS OLD - LOOKING BACK, PART 1, 1889-1930 Keeping accounts in1911 The Australian Annals, Annals of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, began publication in 1889. This month we celebrate 130 years. To commemorate this anniversary, we will have this article today, another next week and a…
Wednesday, 13 November 2019 22:23
MSC INDONESIA, A VISIT BY THE SUPERIOR GENERAL
MSC INDONESIA, A VISIT BY THE SUPERIOR GENERAL Yesterday’s post paid tribute to our Asian confreres and their assistance to our province. Our neighbouring province, Indonesia, the largest in the congregation deserves our gratitude as well – especially in sending chaplains for the Indonesian communities, especially in Sydney. They also…
Tuesday, 12 November 2019 22:27
MSC APPOINTMENTS - AND OUR DEBT TO ASIA
MSC APPOINTMENTS - AND OUR DEBT TO ASIA Several appointments for 2020 have been announced - and more news of some of them to come. However, the list notes that today, November 13th, sees our confrere from India, Parthalomai Paniyadimai, taking up his role as Assistant Parish Priest in Darwin.…
Monday, 11 November 2019 22:56
KIRIBATI, MSC ORDINATION AND SILVER JUBILEE
KIRIBATI, MSC ORDINATION AND SILVER JUBILEE Saturday 9th November 2019, priestly ordination of Fr. Tokabwebwe Kiaman. And some striking photos of ceremony and celebration With thanks to our confrere from Kiribati, Robati Tebaiuea MSC Also celebrating 25 years of ordination for Fr Tatieru Ewenteang MSC -----------------------------------------------------------------
Sunday, 10 November 2019 22:40
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION, SILOAM AND THE HEART OF LIFE CENTRE
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION, SILOAM AND THE HEART OF LIFE CENTRE. The Heart of Life Centre for Spirituality and Pastoral Formation is sponsored by MSC Spirituality Services, Australia. The core program is for formation of Spiritual Directors, Siloam. In recent years, many of those coming for the Siloam program are from outside…
Saturday, 09 November 2019 07:51
THREE MEN BEGIN THE MSC NOVITIATE AT DOUGLAS PARK.
THREE MEN BEGIN THE MSC NOVITIATE AT DOUGLAS PARK. The event was a 'Reception into the Novitiate', held at St Mary’s Towers, the traditional home of the MSC Novitiate, in the community chapel, Mitchell House. They were welcomed, each coming in the door, by their Pre-Novitiate Director, Khoi Nguyen. A…
Thursday, 07 November 2019 22:15
ACKNOWLEDGING TONY ARTHUR MSC, 80
ACKNOWLEDGING TONY ARTHUR MSC, 80. The second 80 birthday in the province in one week. Tony Arthur came from Sydney but did the last two years of his secondary studies at Chevalier College. After a year in the apostolic school at Douglas Park, he made his novitiate and was professed…
Wednesday, 06 November 2019 22:20
LETTER GREETINGS AGAIN FROM SAIGON, BOB IRWIN MSC
LETTER GREETINGS AGAIN FROM SAIGON, BOB IRWIN MSC Greetings from Saigon, November already, so I had better write this now before another month slips away. I hope you and yours are doing well, and in good health. If you receive this on Wednesday, you might storm the heavens for the…
Tuesday, 05 November 2019 22:12
THE EYES OF GOD: DISCERNMENT, BRIAN GALLAGHER MSC, NEW BOOK
THE EYES OF GOD: DISCERNMENT, BRIAN GALLAGHER MSC, NEW BOOK While Brian had written a number of books on prayer and discernment over several decades, in the last year he has been more prolific, drawing on the research work she did on spiritual direction and discernment for his doctoral thesis.…
